Programme Office Manager
Company
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/24/2025
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Description
Location
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
IS DDaT Delivery (807599) G1
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
We offer excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
🎟 ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
🕊 ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees duringsignificant life moments
Plus, more….
Brief Description
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply.
For further information of the role please contact [email protected]
About The Role (External)
About the role
To manage the operations of the Programme Office, running programme controls, operational assurance, managing MI and demand planning for GBS.
Key Accountabilities
To run and enforce strong project controls for projects within GBS:
Provide subject matter expertise in Earned Value Reporting, Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment, and GBS delivery methodologies, to the project management community. [20%]
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. [15%]
Manage communications between the Programme Office and GBS, particularly the delivery community. [5%]
Play an active role in driving and delivering a continuous improvement programme across delivery, working with the Lead Programme Office Manager to do so. [5%]
Produce and publish a capacity plan each period. [5%]
Manage demand management processes for the GBS Delivery organisation:
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted.
Vacancy type: 12 month fix term contract, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 3 days in the office.
Location: The Quadrant Milton Keynes
Closing date: 6th August 2025
Interviews from: 18th August 2025, these will be held in person at our Milton Keynes office.
Band & Salary: Band 3B £ 46,701 to £55,411
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment . For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist [email protected]
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
IS DDaT Delivery (807599) G1
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
We offer excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
🎟 ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
🕊 ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees duringsignificant life moments
Plus, more….
Brief Description
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply.
For further information of the role please contact [email protected]
About The Role (External)
About the role
To manage the operations of the Programme Office, running programme controls, operational assurance, managing MI and demand planning for GBS.
Key Accountabilities
To run and enforce strong project controls for projects within GBS:
- 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 and enforce an objective, robust change control process for changes to baseline programme and project artefacts. [25%]
- 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.
Provide subject matter expertise in Earned Value Reporting, Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment, and GBS delivery methodologies, to the project management community. [20%]
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. [15%]
Manage communications between the Programme Office and GBS, particularly the delivery community. [5%]
Play an active role in driving and delivering a continuous improvement programme across delivery, working with the Lead Programme Office Manager to do so. [5%]
Produce and publish a capacity plan each period. [5%]
Manage demand management processes for the GBS Delivery organisation:
- To source project demand and resource supply data and run standard processes to identify and analyse capacity variance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills at the senior management level.
- Strong English business writing skills.
- Competent user of Oracle Projects and Microsoft Office Project.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office Excel and Powerpoint.
- Competent understanding of common contract management frameworks.
- Dem onstrable experience to deliver quality work in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Demonstrable expertise in project controls, including Earned Value Reporting.
- Demonstrable expertise in Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment.
- Demonstrable expertise 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.
- Experience in working in a Programme Office function.
- Experience in managing suppliers in an outsourced environment.
- Formal programme/project/project office qualification (e.g. MSP, Prince 2, ISEB Advanced Certificate in PPSO).
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted.
Vacancy type: 12 month fix term contract, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 3 days in the office.
Location: The Quadrant Milton Keynes
Closing date: 6th August 2025
Interviews from: 18th August 2025, these will be held in person at our Milton Keynes office.
Band & Salary: Band 3B £ 46,701 to £55,411
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment . For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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