About the role
Job Description
The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK. It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.
We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and are looking for a Digital Programme Manager to work under the Business Planning and Performance department in the Digital and Information Team for the M25 DBFO – supporting the delivery of a complex programme of digital changes. Management of several tactical digital projects as part of the programme.
Deliver the Programme of work in line with a structured methodology for technology projects on the M25, reporting progress, risks and issues to senior stakeholders and developing, managing and tracking the programme plan. Ensure that the programme progress is tracked from a financial prospective. The main focus of delivery for this role is the re-platform of our Asset Maintenance and Operations systems and implementation of associated integrations. This is a wide ranging and exciting undertaking for the company and one which will transform how the business operates.
The role can be based in Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms.
Responsibilities
* Development of a Programme Mobilisation Pack, including programme charter, roadmap, governance model, and initial controls framework * Production of an Asset Management Systems strategy, including options analysis and recommended target state * Definition of a delivery approach and integration considerations across systems and stakeholders * Development of an Outline Business Case, including costs, benefits, risks, and a benefits realisation approach * Preparation of executive briefing materials to support decision-making * Design of programme reporting and control frameworks (including financial and progress reporting templates) * Facilitation of stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops and structured engagement to support alignment on programme direction leveraging inputs from individual projects. * Adherence to the technology project delivery methodology, including development of key project artefacts * Management of all commercial processes in conjunction with the CPS commercial team * Regular updates on progress made and status reporting to the Head of Business Transformation and the Digital and Data Delivery Lead * Capture, measurement and tracking of key project benefits in conjunction with the Finance team * Reporting at key governance forums on progress made, such as the CPS Change Board * Identification, reporting and tracking of project risks, issues and dependencies
Qualifications
Essential
* Successfully managing Programmes with multiple tactical projects * Identifying and capturing programme benefits * Status reporting on programme delivery * Engaging programme level stakeholders * Working to programme and project lifecycle and developing key documentation * Deep experience in the end to end delivery of Digital Programmes including requirements capture, systems configuration, integration, testing and deployment. * Programme shaping and business case development
Desirable
* Understanding of the Highways industry * Interdependency identification and tracking * Experience of application of AI within operational systems architecture.
Additional Information
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*