Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager Rail & Technology Programme

Salary £60,000 - £65,000 + Car allowance

Leading Rail Organisation Doncaster, Crewe, or Southport (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to deliver projects that have a real impact on the UK rail industry?

A leading organisation within the rail sector is expanding its Rail & Technology Programme Management team and is seeking a highly capable Project Manager with a technical background to lead the delivery of a wide and varied portfolio of business-critical projects,

This role offers the chance to work at the heart of a major rail organisation delivering projects across technology, infrastructure, and new product development.

Projects are diverse and challenging, ranging from technically complex development programmes to operational and contract-driven initiatives. You will be working across multiple sites within a matrix organisation, collaborating with specialist technical and operational teams in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

This is a role where your leadership will directly influence operational performance and future capability.

Lead high-impact, critical rail projects
Work within a culture focused on continuous improvement
Hybrid working: 3 days on site / 2 days from home
Join a well-established programme team with strong internal support

If you are a motivated Project Manager with experience in regulated industries and a passion for delivery, this could be the ideal next step.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5+ years Project Management experience
• Background in a safety-critical or regulated industry (Rail, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, etc.)
• Competent in MS Project and Google Workspace
• Project Management qualification (APM, PMI, or equivalent)
• Highly organised, initiative-taking, and confident working in a matrix environment

Locations: Doncaster, Crewe, or Southport

About Ford & Stanley Group

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