Digital Programme Manager

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Digital Programme Manager

Application Deadline: 13 December 2024

Department: Digital Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Derby

Description

About us
A partner that adds value today and for the future

Porterbrook has been at the heart of the UK rail network for three decades and owns around a quarter of the national passenger rail fleet

We mobilise private finance to drive rail growth through tailored leasing solutions, industry leading innovations and essential network projects that deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway

About the team

The successful candidate will be joining the Fleet function, a small multi-disciplinary team that supports corporate and project governance, risk management and audits of Train Operating Companies, suppliers and internal Porterbrook processes. The team is part of the Operations Directorate reporting to the Chief Operating Officer

Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose
To support the strategic direction of Digital products and services. This role is key to the growth of Digital Services within Porterbrook and the wider industry. Embedded in the Fleet Services department, the Digital Programme Manager will be critical in delivering Porterbrook's Digital strategy. They will be central to creating strong governance around how the department operates and be pivotal in delivering relevant, robust and high impacting Digital solutions within budget and ambitious timescales

Responsibilities
Digital Services Programme

• Accountable for the on time, to budget and acceptable quality, delivery of the Digital Services Programme
• Manage multiple inter-related projects in parallel
• Develop collaborative stakeholder and supplier relationships
• Agree detailed work scopes and deliverables with all parties
• Ensure deliverables are met and to the required quality

Project Delivery

• Manage internal and external parties, assisting in requirements capture for new and existing Digital products and services
• Ensure that the projects that are allocated to you are reported so the business has sufficient visibility of the progress, issues, costs, risks and opportunities within your projects. This will normally take the form of a monthly brief and formal quarterly reporting or as required by the business
• Undertake regular project reviews to monitor overall project performance and provide robust forecasts on costs vs budget
• Ensure all information, relevant to the projects that you manage, is shared within the business in a timely manner, including ensuring that logistics are kept up to date with project schedules
• Ensure Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and workbooks for your projects are up to date and are compiled in accordance with the issued Porterbrook Procedure
• Chair the regular contract review meetings as specified in the relevant contract and produce and issue minutes in a timely manner
• Ensure the payment of supplier invoices are progressed in accordance with the business processes in a timely manner

Customer Relations

• Where requested, in liaison with the Head of Digital Engineering Services and wider technical team, provide direct support to customers on all technical issues affecting the vehicles that they lease that arise from Digital Services projects. Ensure that these matters are appropriately prioritised and addressed

General Management

• Support suppliers in their development of working practices, promoting an environment of continuous improvement

Other Duties

• Assist in providing general Digital and PMO services to/across the business as and when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

General RequirementsGeneral requirements are for a Chartered Engineer, or someone working towards this level, with extensive Traction and Rolling Stock experience. Alternatively, someone with a detailed knowledge of the rail industry with appropriate Traction and Rolling Stock experience. Previous experience of managing projects is essential. The incumbent shall be experienced in dealing with budgetary control, customer and supplier liaison

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of Engineering Institution desirable but not essential
• Degree, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering but note comments above regarding alternative appropriate Traction and Rolling Stock experience
• Project Management qualification is desirable

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisation and players
• Knowledge of contractual obligations
• Good knowledge of project management tools
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques, algorithm development and/or software engineering is desirable
• Knowledge of agile project management methods

Key Skills

• Project planning skills
• Stakeholder management
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Financial and budgeting awareness
• Commercial/contractual awareness
• Organisational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• People management skills
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and database knowledge

A great place to work

We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:

• Excellent pension scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Flexible working
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
• Enhanced Armed Forces policies
• Ongoing support with professional and personal development'
• Long service awards start at 1 year, with an additional day of annual leave every 5 years. You'll also receive a generous gift for these milestones
• Porterbrook Star awards
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days' additional leave
• Additional days annual leave for long service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston sites

Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.

To apply

Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can develop to their full potential.

This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged

Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.