AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Programme Director for a 9 months contract based 3 days a week in either London or Milton Keynes 

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 Programme Director, your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for large-scale transformation programmes (typically £50m+), ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
• Drive mainframe modernisation programmes, including re-platforming, re-hosting, or full replacement strategies.
• Engage and influence top-level stakeholders, including C-suite executives, board members, and senior leadership teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, regulators, and external authorities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with national or industry-level initiatives.
• Establish robust programme governance, ensuring adherence to delivery frameworks (e.g., Agile at scale, SAFe, hybrid models).

Essential: 

• Proven experience as a Programme Director / Senior Programme Manager delivering large-scale transformation programmes (£50m+).
• Extensive experience within IT and/or telecoms environments, ideally in highly complex, legacy-heavy organisations
• Excellent communication and negotiation sills
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, with the ability to proactively identify potential issues, anticipate challenges, and implement effective solutions to mitigate risks

Desirable:

• Experience in rail

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".