Programme Director

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

Brief Description

To lead the business transformation programmes and provide effective co-ordination of the programmes and projects, their interdependencies and any risks or issues that arise.

To spearhead the Thames Valley Recovery. Leading on the Western Route business transformation programmes & projects, providing effective co-ordination, ensuring governance across multiple functions and cross industry. The role will be accountable for the governance and the financial delivery of the programmes. Establishing communication, leadership and effective senior engagement, and stakeholder management. 

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1.Own the programme vision and maintain the alignment to Network Rail’s strategic direction.

2.Direct and lead the delivery and implementation of the programme, taking personal accountability for its outcome(s) and the realisation of their associated benefits.

3.Manage the programme’s governance arrangements according to appropriate requirements and quality, including timely assignment and discharge of Construction Design Management (CDM) duties where applicable.

4.Lead the interface with senior stakeholders and deliver effective interfaces and communications to all stakeholders.

5.Identify and manage the key strategic risks facing the programme.

6.Guide the organisation and its staff through the process of change and make necessary adjustments to programme deliverables to realise benefits.

7.Commission and chair reviews both during the programme and following programme closure that formally assess the programme’s continued alignment with its objectives, capability of delivery and measurable achievement of benefits.

8.Manage and support the programme teams.

9.Sponsor audit of programme and project documentation, activities, processes and systems.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

·Extensive experience in a senior management role

·Experience of delivering strategic change programmes covering a budget of over £10m

·Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

·Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise programme and project managers on their projects in relation to the programme

·Demonstrable knowledge of programme and project management approaches

·Strong commercial focus and financially astute

·Educated to degree level

Desirable

·Formal Programme Management qualification (e.g. Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner)

Knowledge of the rail industry
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