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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Programme Office Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract which is a hybrid role so requires up to 3 days a week in the Milton Keynes Office

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!

To manage the operations of the Programme Office, running programme controls, operational assurance, managing MI and demand planning for GBS.

As a Programme Office Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• To run an objective, robust health check and governance and assurance process for project estimates, plans, risks, scope, and contract, as part of the Delivery Lifecycle model and investment process.
• To run regular Issue and Risk Reviews and Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessments for programmes and projects, and periodic reviews of programme and project performance data and key deliverables, identifying issues and escalating to the project managers and Lead Programme Office Manager for immediate resolution.
• To carry out delivery assurance reviews on behalf of the Lead Programme Office Manager and/or Governance & Assurance Manager, reporting on key findings and recommendations to that individual and to senior management, and proactively following up on compliance to the recommendations.
• To provide subject matter expertise in Earned Value Reporting, Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment, and GBS delivery methodologies, to the project management community.
• To provide analysis and provision of objective management information for GBS, including the production of the periodic Executive Review Pack, Delivery Portfolio Reports, and supplier performance Reports.
• To manage communications between the Programme Office and GBS, particularly the delivery community.
• To play an active role in driving and delivering a continuous improvement programme across delivery, working with the Lead Programme Office Manager to do so.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience as an office manager at programme management level
• Experience in project controls, Earned Value Reporting and qualitative schedule risk assessments
• Demonstrable experience in the creation and validation of IT work and cost estimates and plans.
• Demonstrable experience in IT delivery and assurance for programmes and projects from £1m-£5m
• Experience in managing and/or supporting IT enabled business change programmes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at the senior management level.

Desirable Skills

• Experience across either Rail or Transport would be highly beneficial

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".