Project Manager (Change)
Company
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/19/2025
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Description
Location
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
Human Resources
About Network Rail
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 - your 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. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Vacancy Details
Duration: Fixed term of 9 months with the potential to extend or go permanent. (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying).
Location: This role is based in London/Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity; flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant: MK, you must live within 75/90 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 3B (£46,701 - £55,411)
Brief Description
To lead the development and successful delivery of change projects, ensuring they meet agreed scope, timelines, cost, and quality standards – in close collaboration with Function Directors, Executive Sponsors, and their representatives.
About The Role (External)
What does the average day look like?
Your day will involve working with systems thinking experts to drive project delivery, collaborating with stakeholders across routes, regions, and the industry to meet strategic goals on time and within budget. You’ll manage risks, schedules, stakeholder engagement, and track project benefits, all while ensuring strong communication and reporting in line with programme governance.
You’ll also play a key role in transitioning the project from trial to full deployment, working with the team to build scalable frameworks for successful industry-wide implementation.
Who are we looking for?
We're recruiting for an exciting programme that is supporting Network Rail and the industry on developing and deploying innovative trials to help build a better railway. This includes areas such as stations, operations control, train performance management, timetable planning, and more.
We have three project manager (change) positions available supporting across projects within environments such as operations control, stations and workforce management.
You’ll need to have had experience managing projects end-to-end, leading to successful delivery of objectives. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to work with colleagues at all levels and need to create and execute a rapid deployment approach for solutions. Working at pace, you’ll always need to be thinking ahead of the team to next steps, to lead and drive the project to meet deliverables.
Essential Criteria
Additional Information…
Closing date: 1 st August. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 11 th August, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Some of our great benefits:
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.
🎟 ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🕊 ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more….
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
Human Resources
About Network Rail
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 - your 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. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Vacancy Details
Duration: Fixed term of 9 months with the potential to extend or go permanent. (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying).
Location: This role is based in London/Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity; flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant: MK, you must live within 75/90 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 3B (£46,701 - £55,411)
Brief Description
To lead the development and successful delivery of change projects, ensuring they meet agreed scope, timelines, cost, and quality standards – in close collaboration with Function Directors, Executive Sponsors, and their representatives.
About The Role (External)
What does the average day look like?
Your day will involve working with systems thinking experts to drive project delivery, collaborating with stakeholders across routes, regions, and the industry to meet strategic goals on time and within budget. You’ll manage risks, schedules, stakeholder engagement, and track project benefits, all while ensuring strong communication and reporting in line with programme governance.
You’ll also play a key role in transitioning the project from trial to full deployment, working with the team to build scalable frameworks for successful industry-wide implementation.
Who are we looking for?
We're recruiting for an exciting programme that is supporting Network Rail and the industry on developing and deploying innovative trials to help build a better railway. This includes areas such as stations, operations control, train performance management, timetable planning, and more.
We have three project manager (change) positions available supporting across projects within environments such as operations control, stations and workforce management.
You’ll need to have had experience managing projects end-to-end, leading to successful delivery of objectives. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to work with colleagues at all levels and need to create and execute a rapid deployment approach for solutions. Working at pace, you’ll always need to be thinking ahead of the team to next steps, to lead and drive the project to meet deliverables.
Essential Criteria
- Enjoys complexity: You find navigating the intricacies of large-scale projects invigorating and have a knack for simplifying the complex.
- Innovative: You are not satisfied with the status quo and constantly seek out innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.
- Strong communicator: You can convey complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
- Agile: You can adapt to rapidly changing environments and pivot project direction as needed without losing momentum.
Additional Information…
Closing date: 1 st August. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 11 th August, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Some of our great benefits:
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.
🎟 ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🕊 ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more….
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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