The purpose of job is to project manage delivery of a major wide area network change for Southeastern Trains (SET).  SET is replacing its existing MPLS network with a Software defined WAN architecture.

The Project Manager (PM) shall be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the project throughout its project lifecycle.  A key purpose of the job is shaping the project to drive optimum delivery of stated benefits and desired outcomes.

Working within Southeastern Trains projects methodology, the PM will create a plan and manage delivery of the project to agreed time, cost and quality parameters ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.

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Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

• Reporting to the Project Board, the PM shall create, mobilise and manage the project from initial planning phase through to completion. The PM is accountable for generating monthly progress reports and highlighting issues and exceptions.  The PM shall manage project risk within set tolerances.
• Deliver to the agreed technical, business and cost justifications following project stage gate controls
• Detailed planning incorporating all dependencies, managing all aspects of RAID (risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies)
• Develop and ensure implementation plans minimise disruption to the business
• Work with the Network Manager and network team during the project to deliver the change project.
• Manage supplier implementation of new circuits, ensuring required risk assessments and method statements are in place for site work.

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• At least 5 years proven Project Management delivery within IT networking.
• Excellent understanding of how to deliver technology change within an environment where multiple other change projects are happening at the same time.
• Fluent delivery using structured Project Methodology and project tool kits      
• Good standard of education with project management qualifications,  excellent written and verbal skills, able to represent at governance forums and Boards.

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.