Senior Programme Integration Manager

Job Description

Job title: Senior Programme Integration Manager

Company: Network Rail

Job description: Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

Brief Description

About the function…

System Operator is the operational heart of the railway and a function within Network Rail’s centre that supports the network’s five regions. Our purpose is to make the network operate as one seamless and high performing unit. We manage the invisible system that keeps passengers and freight flowing seamlessly, and the network performing at its best. We are not physical operators. We do not operate signalling or drive trains. We design the system and rules for those who do. At the heart of the business, we integrate and deliver the national timetable, and provide intuitive leadership on operations, capacity, network strategy, and customer relationships. We work as one team supporting the regions to operate the whole railway as a single, integrated system.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a dynamic professional seeking an exciting opportunity? Northern Powerhouse Rail offers the opportunity for transforming services for passengers and freight-users across the North and contributing to improving the levels of 6million people who live in the North of England.

Are you a distinguished authority in the field of systems integration, particularly when it comes to complex infrastructure programs or portfolios? We are seeking a proven leader with experience of delivering complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders and companies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, coupled with a deep understanding of systems engineering and integration frameworks in the infrastructure or rail sectors.

Our ideal candidate has a wealth of experience influencing stakeholders at senior levels, demonstrating the ability to align interests and achieve key objectives. A strong grasp of the rail industry’s structure, regulation, and commercial framework is crucial for success in this role. As a respected professional, you should bring extensive practical knowledge of the rail industry’s technical, safety, and performance standards.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the world of complex infrastructure programs, contributing your expertise and leadership, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

Operating at a whole railway system level you will lead the NPR Systems Integration Authority to enable successful integration of NPR network capability. Reporting to the strategy & planning director, you will coordinate the elements of infrastructure delivery along with Timetabling, Rolling Stock and people.

Lead the charge in integrating NPR across the industry, drawing insights from mega projects like Crossrail. Your leadership will shape an integrated capability for the NPR Portfolio, tailored to each phase of the lifecycle. Foster key relationships, unlocking business benefits for the rail sector. Drive performance and continuous improvement, managing a dynamic team and adhering to company procedures. Elevate the rail industry with your strategic vision and dedication.

Unlock the future of NPR network capability as the leader of our Systems Integration Authority! Join us in shaping the NPR program’s success by directing the development of organizational capabilities, producing essential deliverables, and strategizing for seamless integration. Challenge and review proposed solutions, establish cross-functional teams, and plan progress reports to ensure a nationally consistent approach to system integration. As a visionary, you’ll implement quality management processes, collaborate with industry experts, and drive alignment with program milestones. Take the reins and be at the forefront of innovation, driving NPR towards a new era of integrated excellence!

What essential skills and experiences are required?

• Respected Authority on the application of systems integration to complex infrastructure programmes.

• Proven industry leader with extensive experience in the development and delivery of strategies and complex infrastructure programmes.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in the design and implementation of systems engineering, systems integration frameworks of complex major projects in the infrastructure or rail sectors.

• Significant experience of negotiating with internal and external stakeholders at senior level to achieve project or company objectives.

• Strong knowledge of rail industry structure, regulation and commercial framework.

• Extensive experience in the practical application of rail industry technical, safety and performance standards including GRIP, PACE, CSM.

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent (level 6).

• Postgraduate qualification (level 7) related to Systems Engineering.

How to apply (External)

How to apply

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role can be based Nationwide however you will be required to travel to the York or Manchester office 2 / 3 times a week.

Band & Salary: Band 1A, Salary £86,730 – £97,572

29th Jan 24. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Next Steps: Shortlisting to be completed by 31st Jan 24

First Stage interviews 13th Feb 24

About our people and the recruitment process…

We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We’re also a employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

Visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply or should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact RecruitmentSupport@networkrail.co.uk and have your IRC number ready as this will be required.

A message from our Chief Executive, Andrew Haines:

‘Our passengers and freight customers are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter.

We’re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .

What can we offer you in return?

We have a range of benefits including:

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme

🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.

🎟️ 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.

Plus more….

BPSS

As an arm’s length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees of Network Rail to meet the following requirements.

• Provide eligibility to work in the UK and identity documentation

• Complete a satisfactory 3-year employment history check

• Complete a satisfactory unspent criminal conviction disclosure check for more information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit the UK Government website for further information – UK Government – BPSS Checks

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another factor.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Expected salary: £86730 – 97572 per year

Location: York

Job date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:23:32 GMT

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