About The Role
The Senior Product Owner will be a Business Change Manager & Developer who will Lead change initiatives, continuous improvement projects and develop products to improve Alliance practices, safety & environment monitoring as well as supporting the delivery of KRAs. Also they will have an extensive knowledge of change activities with the tools and
techniques implemented in past projects. And will Promote and Champion Continuous business improvements for the Alliance.
What you'll be doing
Identify and exploit new innovative processes, techniques, methodologies
and equipment for delivery of national programmes maintaining
compliance with standards and Network Rail’s safety case and corporate
governance.
Work with key stakeholders to agree an implementation plan of proposed
processes, techniques, methodologies for new innovations.
Work with the teams and key stakeholders to establish an effective
relationship Implementing new continuous improvements which will
provide quality and efficiency initiatives.
Co-ordinate and implement respective project, processes, and procedures
for the depot and manage the CI ideas from the depot teams.
Keep the Head of Innovation and Continuous Improvement and
programme delivery manager updated on all live projects.
Produce dash boards which articulate the depot’s CI program initiatives
and projected efficiencies.
Articulate to the Track Executive as requested the depots new initiatives
Support the programme team and encourage Continuous Improvement
innovations to meet the business objectives.
Provide advice on the implementation of new Continuous Improvement
strategies to improve cost ,time, safety and quality measures.
Provide CI updates for the portfolio of works.
Who we're looking for
Strong Software Development experience with the following languages; C#/C++ especially around developing User Interfaces. Also a strong SQL knowledge is required for the role.
Ideally hold a Programme management and delivery qualification i.e. MSP, APM, AGILE
Solution & product development including Microsoft Power Platform
PowerApps
Understanding of how to implement business change
Outcome based delivery & Business process automation experience
Solution delivery/implementation and service transition as well as Business process and operational analysis experience
User story development & Business process automation experience
Strong communication at all levels of the business. i.e. depot to exec members
Strong appreciation of the business, product and data lifecycle and how
information assets and data are interacted upon
The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable
Has a proven record in delivering continuous improvement and innovation in
the rail industry
Understanding of Information & Data governance and master data
management
Has experience of reporting and developing PowerBI Dashboards
Understanding of BIM and the information lifecycle
Strong appreciation of meta data and its application in automation
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:
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