Project Manager – Operational Safety Standards

18 month fixed term contract

Central Birmingham

Competitive package and benefits

This is a fantastic time to join West Midlands Trains as we embark on your new franchise to improve our passenger’s journeys. As part of the wider Abellio Group, West Midlands Trains Ltd, operates as a joint venture - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway, delivering over 1,300 safe and reliable services per day for more than a 60 million passengers per year.  Since the start of our franchise in 2017 we have been committed to improving our services, investing a whopping £1 billion into the region’s network, £18million in the development of all our workforce.

We are looking to recruit a Project Manager to lead the development, revision of all Operational Safety Standards due to new operating methods and systems. You will lead the development, deployment and introduction of Driver Advisory Systems (DAS) and deliver into use operational products that deliver the required business benefits on time and within budget.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills you will be able to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines.  You will have the ability to influence effectively with peers and the wider business teams and to establish a course of action and deliver win-win outcomes and complete objectives.   You will bring a strong customer focus and excellent data interpretation skills.

• In return we are looking for an individual with the following skills:
• Project Management experience within a highly regulated and unionised environment
• Knowledge of Driver Advisory Systems
• Knowledge of rules and regulations associated with train driving
• Knowledge of Railway Industry Standards for Train Operations and Train/Freight Railway Operational Business Standards
• Knowledge of Driver terms and conditions
• Knowledge of West Midlands Trains operations and geography
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards
• Basic understanding of virtualisation technologies including Azure

In addition to a competitive salary, West Midlands Trains offer a wealth of benefits including free first class travel on West Midlands Trains and other Abellio group trains for you, your partner and dependent children, 75% discount on all other train travel over most of the UK rail network, development opportunities to help you further your career with West Midlands Trains and a competitive pension scheme.