Project Sponsor for Strategic Initiatives

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time
About Us

Network Rail is a leading employer in the rail industry, and we're seeking an experienced Project Sponsor to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects that make a difference, and provide strategic oversight and leadership on critical initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leading successful teams and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They will also have excellent influencing and negotiating skills, and be able to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages.

We estimate the salary for this role to be around £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and are commercially astute, persuasive, and customer-focused, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct the development and implementation of the Telecoms renewal and enhancement portfolio.
  • Develop business cases and investment papers for Telecoms project portfolios.
  • Lead periodic reviews with delivery organisations to drive accountability.

Requirements
  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Experience of dealing with client portfolios and liaising with people at all levels.
  • Ability to write coherently and convey report/investment information in a concise manner.


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