Project Manager – 12 month FTC

Rail Delivery Group

. Lead defined Railcard Validity Service (RVS) workstreams .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the rail industry, focusing on delivery leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Proficient in translating technical requirements into actionable project plans while ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.

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Project ManagementRail Industry ExperienceStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementProject Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningChange ManagementBenefits ManagementConfiguration ManagementRequirements ManagementBudget ControlCost ControlTechnical Change ManagementDelivery Lifecycle ManagementPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

Delivery LeadershipSound JudgementTeam MotivationRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceMS ProjectSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PrinceAgileScrum

Industry Keywords

Railcard Validity ServiceRail RetailingThird-Party SuppliersTechnical TeamsIndustry Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead defined Railcard Validity Service (RVS) workstreams
Coordinate delivery across train operators, retailers, technology suppliers and industry stakeholders
Develop detailed project plans, set milestones and adhere to deadlines
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Own delivery quality and adapt to the structure and needs of specific projects
Lead and motivate project team members
Coordinate multiple workstreams and teams
Ensure projects run on time and within budget
Measure project performance and report progress
Manage project changes as necessary
Ensure project outcomes and benefits are delivered
Work to the RDG Project Delivery Framework
Support decisions and delivery focused on reducing fraudulent Railcard discount use and improving customer experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Project Manager, or equivalent experience, demonstrating strong delivery leadership, sound judgement and ownership of complex technical change
Comfortable working with technical teams, subject matter experts and multiple organisations and suppliers
Ability to translate technical and operational requirements into clear plans, decisions and actions
Rail industry experience is essential
Good understanding of the systems, technology, stakeholders and ways of working that support rail retailing
Experience managing third-party suppliers and coordinating with internal functions such as QA and service delivery
Experience delivering complex technical projects in line with a recognised delivery lifecycle
Experience managing project scope, including benefits management, change control, configuration management, change management and requirements management
Experience with project scheduling, both resource and time
Project budget and cost control experience
Experience managing risk and applying a range of risk techniques
Experience dealing with external resources, third-party contracts and procurement
Solid understanding of a project business case and ability to translate it into successful delivery
Experience in project planning, reporting and stakeholder management
Experience and qualifications in standard project methodologies, e.g. Prince, Agile, Scrum
Experience using Jira, Confluence, and MS Project/Smartsheet

Benefits

Comp & perks

75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for commuting costs
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
Pension scheme – up to 8.64% employer contribution
Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
Flexible working arrangements available