Job Ref: 212592631

Date: 2020-10-14 12:33:31

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Job Role: Project Manager (Power BI)

Location: Milton Keynes

Daily Rate: up to £395.43 LTD/UMBRELLA (up to £345.26 PAYE)

This role is INSIDE IR35

Job Purpose:

Asset Information Services provides detailed reports from an existing Oracle BI environment to the wider business. It wants to move towards using Power BI, to deliver these reports via a self-service platform. It envisages requiring Data Model creation and translation of the existing reports into Power BI for testing and publishing to achieve this.

Network Rail are looking for a Project Manager to run this project.

Key Accountabilities:

Accountable for delivery of complex projects or a portfolio of lower complexity projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.
Lead and develop teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
Empower and inspire others to deliver successful projects
Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project
Implement and manage resource allocation plans needed for delivery of the project including identification and management of critical resource requirements. Secure resources needed for projects from internal and external sources.
Engage with and lead stakeholder relationships including internal and external parties, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with organisational practice. Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency and continuing relevance.
Establish, and implement where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and updating configuration documents as required.
Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks
Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.Your skills will include:

Essential

Strong user of Power BI.
Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management.
Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers; 3rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel.
Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects.
Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
Experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
Demonstrable Project safety management practice and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.Desirable

Detailed Knowledge of Network Rail's Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices.
Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects.
Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.
You will be a team player and a self-starter with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved.
Knowledge of Network Rail's assets and how they are managed

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