The Role

The Senior Project Sponsor will engage with clients and implementation teams to enable successful delivery of complex enhancement schemes into operation on behalf of Transport for Wales (TfW).

Role responsibilities

• Sponsor the development and implementation of complex transport programmes by acting as the point of contact for the external client and the project delivery team, providing insight, advice and recommendations to ensure TfW is meeting client's needs whilst minimising disruption to passengers and the local communities.
• Ownership of project and programme Business Cases by holding the project delivery team to account against the agreed proposals and safety obligations (including common safety method) to ensure that rail enhancement schemes meet the safe and effective operation of the rail services for Wales & Borders and that benefits are realised upon completion.
• Facilitate the use of Common Safety Method by overseeing the project delivery team's adherence to these standards to ensure TfW is continuing to safely deliver projects to time, cost and quality.Responsibilities/Accountabilities insert here
• Maintain clarity of the financial position of complex transport schemes by undertaking client and funder engagements and working closely with the project delivery teams to identify potential changes in budget requirements to be able to time, cost and quality.
  

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience in project management with an understanding of project lifecycles.
  
• Experience of effective stakeholder management with conflicting stakeholder approaches.
• Experience of leading and managing complex investment schemes.
• Experience of preparing and managing sizeable budgets.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.