Head of Projects, Rail PMO – Hybrid Delivery Lead

Arriva Group; Crewe, York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Head of Projects to head the Rail Services PMO and oversee complex projects in Crewe. This strategic role involves managing all aspects of project delivery and ensuring stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in senior project management and is skilled in governance, risk management, and team leadership. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexibility in work location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in senior project or programme management roles.
• Deep understanding of project governance and methodologies.
• Strong financial and risk management capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the project lifecycle across all units.
• Own and improve project governance and reporting frameworks.
• Manage budgets, risks, and resource planning for projects.

Skills

Project governance

PRINCE2

Agile

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Risk management

Job description

A leading transportation company is seeking a Head of Projects to head the Rail Services PMO and oversee complex projects in Crewe. This strategic role involves managing all aspects of project delivery and ensuring stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in senior project management and is skilled in governance, risk management, and team leadership. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexibility in work location.