At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects to enhance station safety and customer experience across the Northern network.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking railway company committed to inclusivity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy free travel, generous pension, enhanced family benefits, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with tailored training and recognition for your contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the rail industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
- JOB ROLE: Project Manager - SISS
- SALARY: £55,000 ROLE TYPE: FTC - 2 Years
- HOURS: 37 LOCATION: Manchester
Help shape the future of our stations.
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS) projects across the Northern network.
From CCTV and Customer Information Systems to Public Address and Help Points, you'll deliver projects that improve safety, accessibility and the customer experience.
What you'll do
- Manage a portfolio of SISS projects from concept to completion on TRU and Tf GM station enhancement projects.
- Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
- Manage project scope, programme, costs, risks and governance.
- Work closely with Network Rail, contractors, local authorities, internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with railway standards and health & safety requirements.
About you
You’ll have
- Proven project management experience, ideally with a recognised qualification.
- Experience delivering SISS projects, including CCTV, PA, CIS, Help Points and GSM systems in the rail industry.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of health, safety and railway standards.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
What’s in it for you?
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
- Training and
- Career
Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications.
Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people.
That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly.
All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.
At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong.
Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need.
We’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.
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Project Manager - Station Information & Security Systems - 2 Year FTC in Manchester employer: Northern
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