Lead Portfolio Manager

Location

York, GB

Department Name

RB Industry Partnership Digital (118515) G2

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Vacancy : Lead Portfolio Manager

Location : London, Kings Cross or York

Salary : £55,596 to £63,797

Role Type : Permanent

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Brief Description

To lead the development and management of the output specification, procurement and assurance reviews for the assigned projects within the Portfolio in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to cost, time and quality in line with Legislation, Company Standards, procedures, corporate governance and the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) Framework.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities

Control and lead and control the development of robust Development/Approval in Principle for assigned projects, focussing on specific and measurable outcomes, benefits and requirements, to achieve an unambiguous procurement exercise and efficient contract award. Identify and secure optimum options for clients and funders considering programme/schedule and cost options, contribute to the strategic planning, alignment and delivery of the business case for the assigned projects. Develop access strategies for assigned projects in Collaboration with Regional colleagues to achieve optimum balance between affordable, deliverable and of minimal impact to passenger and freight colleagues in alignment with Putting Passenger First Principles. Develop funding strategies for assigned projects to secure optimum incremental funding, embodying and promoting project SPEED and PACE Principles in the approach to investment proposals and decisions. Develop the specification and early stage embedment of appropriate, specific and measurable KPI / KRA into the pre-contract documentation for assigned projects to provide a foundation for active monitoring and measurement throughout the contract phase. Develop and implement contracting and procurement strategies for assigned projects within Legislative, Corporate Governance and procurement guidelines, adopting Agile Client Principles to transfer delivery and integration responsibility to the supply chain wherever appropriate. Conduct evaluation of supplier proposals to achieve timely contract award for assigned projects, in alignment with the overall programme objectives and strategic objectives of the Portfolio. Contribute to establishing the strategy for the contracting and financial authorisation processes of assigned projects to achieve a timely, risk managed approach to contract award, embodying Agile Client and PACE principles. Develop the facilitation and management of a progressive programme of Level 1 assurance reviews within assigned projects and undertake Level 2 assurance activities within the wider capital delivery portfolio as directed. Implement the measurement and monitoring of discharged and delegated responsibilities for assigned projects, generally for core systems and processes compliance, with particular focus on responsibilities under the Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. Establish, implement and monitor the assurance framework appropriate to the stages of assigned projects within the Portfolio / PACE project lifecycle, implement an assurance regime that monitors the supply chain compliance with standard requirements and those identified in the specification stage and also the core requirements of delivering safely to time / cost / quality.

Essential

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience. Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management. Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent. Demonstrable project safety management practice and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice. Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Knowledge of procurement principles and processes. Knowledge and demonstrable previous application of assurance principles and processes. Demonstrable experience of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) and the Common Safety Method (CSM). Knowledge and application of the Three Lines of Defence Assurance Model. Demonstrable experience of bringing different people together; promoting working as one team. Demonstrable experience of challenging self and others to improve services and approaches. Demonstrable experience of supporting the physical and mental well-being and safety of themselves and colleagues and of challenging business and safety related risks. Demonstrable ability to work proactively through complex issues. Demonstrable experience of thinking through the cost, business priorities and customer implications of their decisions.

Desirable

Detailed Knowledge of Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices. Demonstrable experience of the application of PACE Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects. Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment. Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn’t the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team

How To Apply (External)

Salary: £55,596 to £63,797

Closing date: 4th June 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 23rd June 2925

Flexible working opportunity.

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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.