At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile projects and ensure top-notch information services for a dynamic organisation.
- Company: Join the Office of Rail and Road, a key player in Britain's transport sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of rail and road services in the UK.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. ORR has adopted hybrid working and requires a minimum of two days per week or 40% remote work.
The Office of Rail and Road is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain’s railways and a monitor of performance on England’s strategic road network. We are delivering a significant transformation programme to create an agile, enabling organisation. Corporate Operations leads on finance, HR, IT, security, estates & organisational changes.
As part of the Information, Facilities and Service Development team, you will support ORR’s strategic objectives by ensuring first‑class information services and effective information management, and maintaining a suitable property portfolio. The internal Projects team works with technical teams, service desk and external providers to deliver key projects.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Information Technology and Digital Services, the Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of multiple high profile complex projects, ensuring ORR has services and facilities that support and enable the organisation to do its job effectively. The role includes leading the delivery of the Technology Strategy through the Digital Strategy Delivery Group, which oversees Data, Information and AI strategies, and will also administer and chair this group. Occasional travel to sites other than your usual office location will be required for this role.
Senior Project Manager employer: ORR
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is an exceptional employer that champions a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance across various locations including London, Birmingham, and Glasgow. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, ORR fosters a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives, particularly in delivering transformative projects that enhance the UK's rail and road networks. Joining ORR means being part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on public services while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional advancement.
