Programme Manager
Job Introduction
Significant business change is planned across Southeastern. Major programmes and business transformation programmes are those which require delivery across the organisation. Current examples include the introduction of new rolling stock, the roll out of new ticketing schemes, station upgrades, new technology and back office software, and modifications of existing rolling stock.
The purpose of the Programme Manager is to oversee delivery of a group of interlinked projects and activities to ensure that they are delivered successfully, on time, on budget and to quality. The role is responsible for supporting delivery at a strategic level, administering governance across the programme, managing resource, identifying and setting up new projects, and ensuring products are handed back to the business successfully. The Programme Manager should ensure change is managed effectively with all stakeholders internally and externally, and that changes delivered by projects are managed successfully around the day to day operations of the business.
SE Trains has accomplished significant change in 2022, as demonstrated in our highlights reel below - if you want to be a part of delivering exciting projects and change in the rail industry please do not hesitate to apply.
Role Responsibility
- Lead projects or programmes assigned, to ensure successful delivery safely, on time, to quality and on budget;
- Provide a clear vision and team direction to Project Managers, aiming to create a high performing team through effective management, development and empowerment;
- Establish and maintain good, professional and proactive relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders, including suppliers and the project sponsor;
- Oversee effective delivery of individual projects, providing first line assurance to project managers, resolving issues as appropriate and escalating delivery risks to the Head of Major Programmes;
- Manage interdependencies between key projects in the programme, ensuring programme benefits are met, and maintaining good understanding the wider strategic context of the programme;
The Ideal Candidate
- Formal project or programme qualification or accreditation (PRINCE2, APM foundation or practitioner) and a practical understanding of project management principles, tools and techniques
- Demonstratable evidence of previous successful project delivery
- Experience in management and leadership of a matrix team
- Degree educated or with equivalent experience
- Experience of working in a train operating company, or similar environment
Package Description
Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.
As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;
- A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme
- Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
- After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
- Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
- Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.
About the Company
About Southeastern
Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.
Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:
- We aim to be the best
- We make the difference together
- We care passionately about our people and our passengers
We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.
We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!
If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.
All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.
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