Strategic Development Programme Manager | Rheolwr Rhaglen Datblygu Strategol in London

Office Locations: Pontypridd or Wrexham (hybrid working options available). You'll be required to travel to specific Local Authority project sites in Mid Wales.

At Transport for Wales, we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this, we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are: At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing. We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities:

• Lead, support and advance a portfolio of early stage regional transport related projects by actively engaging and managing the local regional challenges, geographies, and transport maturity to develop the support of transport structure business cases.
• Provide leadership and effective influencing, bringing together the key strategic outcomes for multi-modal transport integration in the region by working with regional stakeholders' groups to support the implementation of the regional transport plan and the work of the Corporate Joint Committee (CJC).
• Support the development of the TfW system architecture by working with various technical teams across the organisation to ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place to deliver TfW strategic objectives.
• Provide credible transport policy and propositions by collating insights and innovation, leveraging acumen of the political landscape and identifying potential challenges by using industry knowledge and networks, current transport agenda and political networks to advise colleagues in TfW on key transport policy.

Who we're looking for:

• A degree level qualification in transport planning, business management, engineering, science, other relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Chartered member of a relevant professional discipline or currently working toward chartership.
• Proven experience of working on a variety of transport related projects as a Programme Manager.
• Experience of applying the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, Better Business Case Five Case Model and WelTAG in relation to transport projects.

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role. Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps: Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details. Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.