Scheme Project Manager

Network Rail

  • York Holgate, North Yorkshire
  • £35,582-42,218 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! to learn about our vision for a simpler, better, greener railway, and to learn about our approach to safety and how it's at the heart of everything we do.About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!About our people and the recruitment processWe're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview.Brief DescriptionNetwork Rail is looking for a Scheme Project Manager to join the team! In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining the data and systems which underpin our Training Planning and Delivery teams, including any enhancement projects through all phases of their lifecycle, contributing to the successful delivery of the team's wider objectives.About the role (External)Scheme Project Manager [Training Systems]
  • Location: York, Holgate Depot or The Quadrant, Milton Keynes
  • Salary & Band: Band 4B
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Key responsibilities:
  • System Administration: Manage and maintain training IT systems, ensuring they working as expected, efficient, and up-to-date.
  • Data Management: Oversee the collection, storage, and organisation of data stored within and transitioning through the training systems, ensuring its accuracy and accessibility.
  • Data Analysis: Analyse interface error reports to identify trends, generate insights, and support decision-making processes.
  • Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for data and system-related issues.
  • System Enhancements: Work with key stakeholders and suppliers to manage the development and delivery of system enhancement projects.
  • Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.
  • Disseminate lessons learnt.
What are we looking for?
  • Successful relevant experience including data management and root cause analysis.
  • Strong Excel skills including the use of formulas to extract data.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong Stakeholder Management Skills
What could set you apart when applying?
  • Experience with coding languages
  • Report writing skills
  • Database workflow experience
Please see attached the job description for further information.Why Join Us?At Network Rail, people matter. You'll be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth. Your work will directly impact the development of future railway professionals and help us achieve our goal of getting everyone home safe every day.You will have development opportunities, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. Network Rail Benefits -How to apply (External)How to apply and the application process:
  • Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th September and Wednesday 17th September - location to be confirmed.
  • Vacancy type: Permanent
  • Location: York, Holgate Depot or The Quadrant, Milton Keynes
  • Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working (3 days per week in office) with the potential need to travel if role requires.
  • Salary range: Band 4B- £35,582-£42,218, depending on skills and experience.
  • Closing date: midnight on Sunday 7th September 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted.
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