Project Manager; Bee Network

BUSINESS FUNCTION:
Strategic Development
SALARY: £51,919 - £64,308 / Grade:

ML2/SB1
ROLE TYPE:
Permanent

LOCATION:

Manchester

HOURS:

37

The future of transport in Greater Manchester is being built right now. The Bee Network is bringing together buses, trams, walking, cycling, and rail into one connected, seamless system – making it easier for customers to move around the region.

As a Project Manager in our Strategic Development team at Northern, you’ll help make rail a central part of that journey. You’ll lead projects that improve how customers experience our services, from integrating rail into the wider Bee Network to delivering station improvements and service enhancements that make a real difference to communities across Greater Manchester.

This is a role that combines big-picture thinking with hands‑on delivery. You’ll work across Northern, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Network Rail, and wider industry partners to turn ideas into successful projects, balancing customer needs, operational requirements, budgets, and timescales along the way.

You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of Bee Network Rail Integration projects, ensuring every scheme moves smoothly from concept through to delivery. You’ll be:

• Leading the day‑to‑day management of projects across service integration, customer experience, and station improvement programmes.
• Working with colleagues, industry partners, suppliers, and local stakeholders to define project requirements and turn strategic ambitions into practical solutions.
• Managing project scope, schedules, risks, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to agreed standards.
• Acting as a key link between Northern and organisations including TfGM and Network Rail, ensuring strong collaboration and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including delivery plans, risk logs, and progress reports.
• Managing project governance, change control, and lessons learned to continuously improve how we deliver projects.
• Supporting safe delivery by ensuring compliance with industry requirements, including Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations and the Common Safety Method (CSM).
• Identifying potential challenges early and finding solutions that protect our operational railway while keeping projects moving forward.

You know how to bring people together around a common goal. You can manage competing priorities, build strong relationships, and keep momentum behind complex projects where there are lots of moving parts.

Project management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence people at every level – that’s the combination you’ll bring to the team.

You’ll also have:

• Experience delivering complex projects with strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and confidence negotiating with internal and external partners.
• An understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements within infrastructure, construction, or similarly regulated environments.
• A relevant qualification such as an ONC, HNC, or equivalent experience.
• The ability to challenge, influence, and build trusted relationships across different organisations.
• Experience of working within the railway industry or knowledge of the rail operating environment would be beneficial.
• A PRINCE2 qualification, or a willingness to work towards an equivalent project management qualification.

At Northern, we don’t just value our people – we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

Free Travel:
Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.

Generous Pension Scheme:
We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.

Enhanced Family Benefits:
We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.

Cycle to Work Scheme:
Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.

Electric Car Scheme:
Lease a brand new electric or plugin hybrid car.

E…