The postholder will lead an enthusiastic team of project-management professionals who work closely with Network Rail and HS2 Ltd to deliver best-in-class project management and integration. This includes overseeing all governance, budget management, risk management, ensuring that we embed lessons learned from other projects and programmes and managing the business support function. On the integration side, the role involves sponsorship of the NPR Integration Authority, to build a baseline and manage decision making and dependencies accordingly.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

1. Lead the PMO and Integration team.
2. Lead the NPR programme through all audit and scrutiny activity.
3. Lead on all governance for the programme.
4. Oversee effective management of risks and embedding lessons learned.
5. Oversee the budget for the programme.
6. Ensure dependencies are well managed.
7. Sponsor all NPR integration work.
8. Drive continuous improvement in all processes.
9. Being an active and enthusiastic senior leader.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Qualifications:

1. Project management qualifications are essential for this role. The post holder will need to have achieved APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) practitioner status or a similar Project Management qualification.

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Required experience:
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

1. Programme or project management at a senior/leadership level
2. Leading and motivating teams
3. Delivering against challenging deadlines
4. Budget management
5. Delivering in a major project (GMPP) or rail role

Additional Information

The successful candidate must either hold or be willing to work towards the Government Project Delivery Accreditation once in role

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

Regular travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

DfTc does not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
• DfT prioritises investing in our project delivery professionals, because successful projects begin with skilled people. We offer funding for industry recognised qualifications e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2, and MSP, alongside leadership programmes. You will have access to targeted technical training, support for project delivery accreditation, and potential funding toward Chartered Project Professional (ChPP). From day one, mentoring, coaching, and the Government Online Skills Tool (GOST) are available to support your learning and development throughout your career in DfT.