Programme Development Manager
Role Overview
Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is a government programme to improve connectivity between major cities in the North of England.
The programme covers a Northern Growth Corridor connecting Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford and York, with services to Newcastle, Hull and Chester also affected.
The government announced a three-phase approach: Leeds links and improvements in Phase 1, Liverpool-Manchester service improvements in Phase 2, and cross-Pennine links in Phase 3.
Major construction is expected in the 2030s and will continue into the 2040s.
The role supports NPR development and its agreed milestones and outputs for the Department for Transport.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail programme
Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is a government programme to improve connectivity between major cities in the North of England.
The programme covers a Northern Growth Corridor connecting Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford and York, with services to Newcastle, Hull and Chester also affected.
The government announced a three-phase approach: Leeds links and improvements in Phase 1, Liverpool-Manchester service improvements in Phase 2, and cross-Pennine links in Phase 3.
Major construction is expected in the 2030s and will continue into the 2040s.
The role supports NPR development and its agreed milestones and outputs for the Department for Transport.
Role and responsibilities
- Act as project sponsor and guiding mind for the current development stage in the Capacity Analysis team.
- Work with the Senior Programme Development Manager to shape and direct the development stage.
- Build sponsorship links between the client, Region, delivery agent and key stakeholders.
- Develop project benefits and target outcomes to agreed scope, time and cost.
- Contribute to the developing NPR portfolio and complete timetables for the North of England that demonstrate programme benefits.
What you bring
- Good knowledge of the rail network and internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong experience and knowledge of project development and the project lifecycle.
- Knowledge of Network Rail governance processes.
- Experience collaborating with teams and managing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to challenge evidence and opinions, explain complex problems simply, and lead project teams in a matrix organisation.
- Excellent time management, communication and pragmatic, creative problem-solving skills.
Location
- Manchester is the preferred location; York may also be considered.
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