Planning Manager - Rail in Manchester - CV-Library

Are you an experienced Planning Specialist with Rail Sector knowledge?

Would you like to be involved with a truly transformative project, that will have a lasting impact for millions of passengers commuting in the North?

Job Title: Planning Manager - Rail

Opportunity: 

The Railway, Civils & Infrastructure Division at Ford & Stanley are proud to be working with an intercity train company connecting people and communities across cities and major towns in the North of England and Scotland. They are continuing to transform rail travel with faster, easier journeys that offer a step change in services thanks to their fleet of new, high-tech trains. 

The North is a vibrant place to live and work, and this train operating company is helping to keep the country moving. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in something truly transformative, that will have a lasting impact on how millions of people travel in the region.

This is a business that recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance and as such, offers genuine flexibility with regards to start/finish times and hybrid working. They offer a working environment that encourages new ideas, forward-thinking and collaborative working – a business that recognises its employees for their individual strengths and offers tailored personal development plans.
Situation:

Our client is looking for an experienced Planning Manager to manage a portfolio of change projects taking place across the business, with a large proportion of these projects being related to the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

The Portfolio Planning Manager holds a critical leadership role within the team; as such, your primary responsibility is to lead and oversee all scheduling activities for projects and programmes within the directorate's diverse enhancements portfolio.

With the assistance of your team, you will be responsible for collating, understanding, summarising and scheduling the details of hundreds of P6 plans, in order to accurately articulate the changes to the various operators in the region, such as Network Rail and Northern Trains. Line management will also play a crucial part in this role.

Role & Responsibilities:

Ensure that the project teams (Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Programme Managers) are adhering to agreed-upon schedules.
Offer support and guidance in schedule remodelling or re-planning when necessary.
Responsible leadership and line management duties for the PMO Planner.
Engaging and inspiring team members, ensuring accountability for actions and business performance.
Continuous development and role modelling of leadership skills and company values.

Location: Manchester, or York (hybrid and flexible hours) 

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum.
25 days annual leave with the option to work bank holidays and take the leave later in the year.
Flexible start and finish times with hybrid working on offer.
Free rail travel for you and your dependents, on the local network.
Up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 year's service for you and your dependents.
Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24/7.
Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions.
Family-friendly maternity and paternity benefits.
Various high street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle-to-work scheme.

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential: Experience in using P6 Primavera software and developing and adhering to Schedule Maintenance Strategy
Essential: Deep and broad knowledge of programme/project management in the context of complex business change projects.
Essential: Experience in understanding and simplifying large amounts of project data for stakeholders
Essential: Degree-qualified or suitable professional experience.
Desirable: Experience working within the rail/transportation sector 
Desirable: Hold a recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, MSP).
Relevant job titles: Planning Manager, Planning Lead, Principal Planner, Senior Planner, PMO Manager, PMO Lead, Programme Manager, Project Manager.

About Ford & Stanley Group: Ford & Stanley 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. Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and 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 ongoing basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of 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