Senior Project Manager- Passenger Information Systems

Closing Date For applications : 7th November 2025

Salary : Up to £70000

The Rail Delivery Group is looking for a Senior Project Manager, with a recent rail industry experience and an in-depth understanding of the industry landscape and challenges. The successful candidate's initial assignment will be to deliver the roll out of a Passenger Information System to UK stations, following a successful trial in

We believe that the art of project management is about the balance between driving delivery and being an inspiring leader who forges strong working relationships.  As a Senior Project Manager at RDG your role is to work across a range of teams and stakeholders to deliver multiple complex changes at a time. This will involve employing both project management tools and techniques and excellent people skills. 

This isn't an exhaustive list; however, you can expect to be involved in the following: 

• Planning what work needs to be done, when and who's going to do it; 
• Looking at the risks involved in a particular project and managing these risks; 
• Motivating people involved in the project; 
• Co-ordinating work done by different people, with responsibility for the work to be done to the agreed standard; 
• Working with multiple third party suppliers; 
• Responsible for the project running on time and to budget;  
• Dealing with changes to the project as and when necessary; 
• Driving the project to deliver the expected outcomes and benefits; and 
• Working to the RDG Project Delivery Framework and ensuring that other do too. 

Who will my key contacts be? 

• DFT, DFTO, FTR representatives 
• Programme and project Team Members 
• Disability and accessibility organisations 
• RDG Internal supporting functions (e.g. finance, procurement, legal, infosec, QA, etc.)  
• Third-party suppliers 
• Train Operating Companies (TOCs) / member organisation representatives 

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who can demonstrate solid experience of delivering complex projects within the UK rail industry sector. 

Essential Skills and experience:  

• Knowledge / experience of work on infrastructure / engineering or manufacturing projects will be beneficial, as will be specialist skills obtained in these types of projects; 
• Experience of working with equipment installations / surveyors / progressing landlord consents / site inspections will be beneficial; 
• Experience of managing delivery via 3rd party suppliers; 
• Understanding of various types of contracts; 
• Experience of scope definition, then managing project scope and changes; 
• Preparing estimates and a detailed project plan for all phases of the project; 
• Procuring adequate resources to achieve project objectives within planned timeframes; 
• Managing project budgets and cost control experience; 
• Managing risk, understanding the risk context and demonstrating a range of risk management techniques;  
• Experience in dealing with and managing external resource, including third party contracts and procurement;  
• Managing quality and participating in quality issue resolution; 
• Managing all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure an overall programme is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives; 
• Understanding interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs. 

Why Work for RDG?

We offer a highly competitive package, including:

• 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
• 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
• Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
• Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
• Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care.
• Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.

Career Development & Progression

You'll be part of a team driving innovation at a national scale, with the opportunity to influence long-term ticketing strategy. This role provides real ownership, the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and partners, and visibility at senior levels across the rail industry. You'll also gain wide exposure to transport and government stakeholders, opening up exciting development and progression opportunities within RDG.

Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail

If you are interested in joining RDG as a Lead Solution Architect and shaping the future of digital ticketing, we'd love to hear from you

Click Apply now to start your application and be part of a team that is leading digital innovation in the rail industry.

Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.