Senior Project Sponsor

2 months ago

Pontypridd, United Kingdom Transport for Wales Full time

Please note: this is a fixed-term contract up to 30.9.25

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are 

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The Senior Project Sponsor will engage with clients and implementation teams to enable successful delivery of complex enhancement schemes into operation on behalf of Transport for Wales (TfW).

Sponsor the development and implementation of complex transport programmes by acting as the point of contact for the external client and the project delivery team, providing insight, advice and recommendations to ensure TfW is meeting client’s needs whilst minimising disruption to passengers and the local communities. Ownership of project and programme Business Cases by holding the project delivery team to account against the agreed proposals and safety obligations (including common safety method) to ensure that rail enhancement schemes meet the safe and effective operation of the rail services for Wales & Borders and that benefits are realised upon completion. Facilitate the use of Common Safety Method by overseeing the project delivery team’s adherence to these standards to ensure TfW is continuing to safely deliver projects to time, cost and quality. Maintain clarity of the financial position of complex transport schemes by undertaking client and funder engagements and working closely with the project delivery teams to identify potential changes in budget requirements to be able to time, cost and quality.

Who we’re looking for

Previous experience in project management with an understanding of project lifecycles. Experience of effective stakeholder management with conflicting stakeholder approaches. Experience of leading and managing complex investment schemes. Experience of preparing and managing sizeable budgets. Experience of working across projects and identify interconnecting issues with other projects.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

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