Delivery Manager (Bus Fleet and Depots) - Pontypridd or Wrexham, Wales
Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experienceBasis: Full timeLocation: Pontypridd or Wrexham (hybrid working options)
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.
We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The Delivery Manager (Bus Fleet and Depot) will have responsibility for the delivery of the projects and initiatives that will support the delivery of the Welsh Government Bus Franchising. Regionally agnostic, potential for focus on delivery in any of the franchise zones.
* Deliver bus fleet and depot projects, through the application of robust project lifecycle methodologies - including implementation of project plans, attainment of key milestones and resource management, to ensure these are completed safely to time, cost and quality.
* Undertake delivery activities, using available tools to complete data analysis and contribute to strategy and business case development.
* Advance development and implementation of TfW's Depot Location and Decarbonisation strategies through use of TfW depot modelling and route assessment tools to ensure optimal bus depot locations and specifications, reflective of fleet needs.
* Manage and be responsible for bus fleet and depot projects (and others where allocated) budgets by liaising with the appropriate Finance Business Partner escalating any variances where required to ensure costs remain within the agreed budget.
Who we're looking for
* Demonstrable previous experience of managing transport projects for the public sector.
* Possess, or working towards, a project management qualification, e.g. APM, PRINCE or similar.
* Previous experience of managing projects and administering project management documentation such as project action trackers, programmes, project reporting, budget control, risk and issue processes.
* Previous experience of the successful delivery of project lifecycles.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
**Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.**