Programme Manager (Change)
Role Overview
Lead and coordinate development of Scotland’s Railway’s Integrated Strategic Business Plan.
The plan will bring together infrastructure and train service planning and show how Scottish Ministers’ required outcomes and outputs can be delivered within available funding.
The plan will inform decisions for the 2029–34 funding period and consider strategically important decisions beyond it.
The programme balances long-term ambition with affordability, deliverability and risk.
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About the role
Lead and coordinate development of Scotland’s Railway’s Integrated Strategic Business Plan.
The plan will bring together infrastructure and train service planning and show how Scottish Ministers’ required outcomes and outputs can be delivered within available funding.
The plan will inform decisions for the 2029–34 funding period and consider strategically important decisions beyond it.
The programme balances long-term ambition with affordability, deliverability and risk.
What you’ll lead
- Shape and maintain an integrated programme plan covering multiple workstreams, milestones and major submissions.
- Establish governance, assurance and programme controls that enable accountability and timely decisions.
- Work with senior leaders and workstream owners to maintain strategic alignment and turn evidence into choices and recommendations.
- Manage dependencies, risks, issues and resources; resolve conflicts and escalate where needed.
- Build strong relationships and an open, collaborative environment across Scotland’s Railway.
- Give senior leaders clear insight into progress, confidence, risks and decisions.
- Build programme capability and lasting ways of working.
Candidate requirements
- Experienced Programme Manager with relevant programme experience.
- Submit a CV and supporting statement outlining relevant programme experience and how you meet the role requirements.
Organisation
Scotland’s Railway connects communities and supports the economy by moving people and goods.
The post works with senior decision-makers and specialists across infrastructure, train services, investment, finance, operations and government.
Salary
- Salary starts at £71,163 and rises to £86,801 per annum.
Application process
- Recruitment includes a competency-based interview; candidates will be notified if additional stages or assessments apply.
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