Role: Lead Portfolio Manager REF 104379
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Hybrid/London – 3 days per week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £527 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Lead Portfolio Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD PORTFOLIO MANAGER
- Establish and oversee the delivery, within agree time and cost parameters, of projects to implement ETCS onboard fitment as part of the National Passenger train fleet programme.
- Ensure that operator business readiness plans are in place and integrated into the delivery plan.
- Deliver agreed deliverables within the PACE framework.
- Oversee contracting and procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with legal, corporate, and governance standards, while fostering collaboration with the supply chain.
- Deliver to scope and programme reflecting project SPEED and PACE principles.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LEAD PORTFOLIO MANAGER
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills.
- Understanding of key stakeholders and experience of cooperative working with stakeholders such as TOCs, ROSCOs, DfT, ORR.
- Onboard train fitment Project Management experience.
- Experience of delivery of onboard ETCS (“digital”) technology or rolling stock modification programmes.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure constructive dialogues with projects and the programme, and reporting to stakeholders.
- Competency in, planning, monitoring, and controlling projects of similar size and complexity
- Role modelling collaborative behaviours.
- Strong experience in procurement, assurance processes, and project governance.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues proactively and think strategically about costs, business priorities, and customer impacts.
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Professional qualification in project or programme management (e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent experience).
- In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
- Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015).
- Practical experience applying CDM and Common Safety Method (CSM) regulations.
If you are a Lead Portfolio Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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