Job Ref: 212780744

Date: 2020-11-19 16:21:50

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Job Role: Project Manager- R&D

Location: Milton Keynes/Remote

Daily Rate: up to £369.07 LTD/UMB (up to £322.24 PAYE)

This role is INSIDE IR35

Job Purpose:

To lead the safe delivery of projects within the European R&D programme, Horizon 2020, to achieve cost, time and quality objectives within corporate guidelines and to develop appropriate delivery and supply strategies and plans for specific projects.

Key Accountabilities:

Deliver the project(s) safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation including construction design management (CDM) Regulations.
Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and guidelines.
Participate in the development of supply strategies and framework contracts.
Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of programme / project plans.
Control project change, risks and contingency within the project life cycle and provide all cost, contingency and programme details to enable the Sponsor to obtain authorisation for portfolios / programmes / projects.
Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly under the post holder's responsibility, including development of project safety plans and other associated documentation.
Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.
Identify training needs in safety, technical and management areas for the personnel reporting to the post holder and contribute to their personal development.
Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.
Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.Your skills will include:

Essential

Degree or equivalent
Relevant successful experience in project management- R&D projects
Experience from within the rail industry
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM)
Team leader capable of motivating the team
Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge
Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional bodyDesirable

Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Knowledge of investment processes and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management

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