Programme Manager

Senior Programme Manager

Glasgow (Hybrid, 2/3 days per week onsite)

Rate is Neg, D.O.E (Inside ir35)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to support a major rail fleet renewal and infrastructure transformation programme within a large public sector transport organisation.

The programme will oversee the replacement and modernisation of an ageing passenger train fleet, including the introduction of new electric and low-carbon trains, fleet life-extension activities, depot enhancements, workforce planning, and supporting rail infrastructure improvements.

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will lead programme planning, governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across a complex portfolio of train fleet, rail infrastructure, and operational improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated programme plans.
• Manage programme risks, issues, budgets, and dependencies.
• Provide governance, assurance, and executive reporting.
• Drive PMO best practice, controls, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, suppliers, and rail industry partners.
• Ensure successful delivery of programme objectives and benefits.

Essential Experience

• Significant programme management experience in complex environments.
• Strong governance, reporting, planning, and risk management expertise.
• Experience delivering large-scale rail, train fleet, infrastructure, engineering, asset renewal, or transformation programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Programme or Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience).

Desirable

• Experience within the rail, transport, infrastructure, engineering, or other regulated sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in a high-profile rail transformation programme, helping to modernise passenger train services, improve operational performance, enhance customer experience, and support long-term sustainability and decarbonisation objectives.