Project Manager - Change

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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Project Manager - Change for a 6 month contract based in either Milton Keynes, London or Manchester.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Project Manager Change, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the development and delivery of academy-related change activity to agreed scope, time, quality and budget requirements.
• Work with sponsors, programme leads and stakeholders to agree remit, priorities, outcomes and success criteria for key work streams.
• Produce and maintain robust project documentation including plans, milestones, RAID logs, governance papers and progress reporting.
• Coordinate delivery across internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure interdependencies are understood and managed.
• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and escalate decisions or blockers in good time.
• Support governance and decision-making forums with clear, accurate and timely updates.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing change projects or transformation activity in a complex environment.
• Strong grounding in project management methods, tools and controls.
• Experience working with senior sponsors, stakeholders and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain grip on detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and governance materials.
• Able to work independently, use sound judgement and keep delivery moving in ambiguous or evolving contexts.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".