Portfolio Manager

PMO -Rolling Stock /New Fleet /Station Infrastructure

3 Month Contract

My client, a Transport organisation, is looking for an Interim Portfolio Manager to help develop a robust and efficient programme plan that can be rolled out across the business.

This is a very exciting opportunity as they are embarking on rolling out a number of exciting new initiatives across their Transport sector. The primary focus for the organisation is to develop initial business cases into a feasible programme plans. This will consist of outlining programme procedures, cost plans, schedules and governance. Due to the complexity, they need someone that can hit the ground running and have strong stakeholder experience.

The primary focus will be on developing programme plans for the introduction of New Fleet, Rolling Stock cascade and station infrastructure. It is essential that you have proven experience in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop programme structure and governance plans
• Act as the main stakeholder interface with internal and external parties.
• Initiate steering group meetings and public consultations
• Manage communication and engagement at all stakeholder levels.
• Develop schedules, cost plans, programme procedures, risk register and all associated project documentation

Key Skills/Experience

• Extensive experience developing projects and programmes, preferably transport or local government
• Must have proven experience developing PMO on Rolling Stock, New Fleet and Station Infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• The ability to hit the ground running and start adding value from Day 1 will be essential

This is an urgent role with a May start date on offer, so please send through an up to date CV for immediate consideration