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Programme Lead - Rail SectorLocation: London (Hybrid)Rate: £850/day (Outside IR35)
Are you ready to take the lead on a high-profile rail transformation programme? We're looking for a dynamic Programme Lead to steer a major fleet cascade initiative. This is a critical, visible role at the heart of cross-organisational change and delivery, with a focus on impact-not just process.
The ideal candidate will bring strategic clarity, operational insight, and change leadership experience from across the rail sector.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead mobilisation of MkV services, on time and on budget-maximising benefits while actively managing risks.
- Own delivery of a complex, cross-functional change programme, transitioning smoothly into BAU.
- Inspire and guide a matrix team of contractors, internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Be a visible and influential leader across the network
- Drive cross-organisational collaboration, influence senior stakeholders, and shape decisions with a holistic view-operational, commercial, financial, and strategic.
- Bring energy, direction, and accountability to a mission-critical programme for the business.
What We're Looking For
- Proven programme leadership in complex matrix environments
- Deep understanding of railway operations-enough to offer constructive challenge
- A strong track record of delivering major change in the rail sector
- Experience working in unionised, regulated environments
- Gravitas, political acumen, and confidence to operate at senior levels
- Ability to influence, coach, challenge and lead across boundaries
- Financial awareness and a sharp eye for delivery metrics
- Agile, hands-on, tenacious-someone who thrives under pressure
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference, leading one of the most exciting transformation programmes in the rail sector. If you're energised by challenge, passionate about delivery, and ready to hit the ground running-we want to hear from you.
