Project Manager (Change)

Who We Are

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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

Salary- Band 3B £46,701-£56,963. Salary dependant on competencies.

Closing Date- 4th August 2026

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days

Choice of pension schemes

75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family

Private Healthcare

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel

Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK

My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities-

Agree remit and success criteria of change projects with the relevant Executive Sponsors and Functional Directors.

Manage the development and delivery of change projects in compliance with company processes and procedures.

Manage the production of project management plans for change projects.

Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.

Deliver regular progress reports on change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to Executive Sponsors and Functional Directors.

Manage project budgets within agreed targets.

Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.

Disseminate lessons learnt.

Essential

Relevant experience in the successful management of major and complex change projects.

Experience of applying project methodologies

Desirable

Educated to degree level

Member of project association

Commercial and financial awareness.

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

York George Stephenson House, York

Geographical Area:

Eastern England

Closing Date:

04-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

AK NE Programme Management (844022) G4

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