Programme Manager (Change)

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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

Lead Change. Deliver Impact. Shape the Future.

We're looking for an experienced Change Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of major business change initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work with senior leaders, drive strategic transformation, and make a lasting impact across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

Agree project scope, objectives, and success measures with Executive Sponsors and Functional Directors.

Lead the development and delivery of complex change programmes, ensuring compliance with company processes and governance requirements.

Oversee project planning, delivery, budgets, risks, and issues.

Build and lead collaborative, cross-functional teams to achieve programme outcomes.

Provide regular progress updates and performance reporting to senior stakeholders.

Champion continuous improvement and efficiency methodologies.

Capture and share lessons learned to support future programme success.

Why join us?

You'll have the opportunity to influence large-scale change, work with senior decision-makers, and help shape the future of the organisation. If you're a confident programme leader with a passion for delivering successful transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you

Band 2B - £71,163 - £86,801

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

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading complex change programmes and delivering successful outcomes in large organisations. They will be experienced in applying recognised programme and project management methodologies, with strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage budgets effectively. A confident communicator and stakeholder manager, they will excel at building relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and driving change through to implementation

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Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£71,163 - £86,801

Location:

York George Stephenson House, York

Closing Date:

27-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

AK NE Programme Management (844022) G4

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