Project Manager

Project Manager | Manchester | Hybrid | Up to £69,752 The Opportunity: Are you an experienced Project Manager, ready to develop and manage your own portfolio of Infrastructure Change Projects for one of the UK’s largest Train Operators, and step into a client-side role? As the business invests in their in house-consultancy capabilities, this is a new role – a chance for an ambitious Project/Programme Manager to be instrumental in the delivery of Rail Infrastructure projects and lead a diverse portfolio of projects (new fleet introduction upgrades/major plant upgrades, to name a few). You will play an integral role in the success of projects, and their effect on local communities and thousands of commuters, making yourself indispensable to this £billion TOC. The Candidate: Strong experience in relevant, Project/Programme Management orientated roles, within the UK rail sector. (Essential) Solid communication /stakeholder management skills. (Essential) Previous experience working client side, e.g., Network Rail, Consultancy, or another TOC. (Essential) Experience working on projects from GRIP 1 to 8 / PACE 1 to 5. (Essential) Professional qualifications/accreditations. (Desirable) Working Pattern: Hybrid working – 3 days from office/site, 2 days WFH. Package: £56,512 - £69,752 per annum. Free Travel on their Rail services – for you and immediate family. 75% discount with other Train Operating Companies - after 1 year, you’ll also get discounted travel on many other rail services in the UK and Europe. Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - generous 1.5 times your contribution. Maternity and Paternity Benefits - mums can enjoy 9 months maternity leave on full pay while dads can make the most of 2 weeks paternity leave on full pay. Employee Assistance Programme - advice, support and useful information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on everything from family issues to lifestyle matters. Exclusive benefits - enjoy retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support and much more. Holiday Purchase Scheme - if you join us at Manager / Executive level or above, you can use your salary to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year. How the apply for the Programme Manager role: If you are interested in the role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. Likely Job Titles: Programme Manager, Project Manager About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business