Programme Management Office Manager Intro We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Management Office (PMO) Manager to join our Benefits Business Solutions team on a permanent basis, based in the Darlington office (hybrid based). Who we are Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into. To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here. The role As the PMO Manager, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring members of the PMO team. You will provide support and guidance to the team whilst ensuring resources are allocated appropriately in line with the leadership teams’ strategic priorities. Within this role you will provide expertise, challenge and advise on governance, quality assurance and controls. You will support and enhance the effectiveness of project management processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and maintaining consistent project governance. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The person We are looking for someone with proven experience of leading a successful team in a collaborative manner. An ability to provide effective support to the Project Managers with the creation and tracking of detailed and high-level project plans and budgets is fundamental for this role. You will have the ability to produce comprehensive reporting, presentations and MI for various board and senior leadership meetings. Evident knowledge and experience of using excel is key to succeed in this role. As the PMO Manager, you will have the ability to deliver clear communication to a variety of stakeholders. The ability to work using your own initiative is key for this role, as is having the courage to have a view on difficult decisions and provide constructive challenge where needed. Organisational skills and a proven ability to adapt and re-plan due to competing or changing priorities is key. The successful candidate will look to lead by example and introduce new ideas and ways of working to help develop best practice. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you Rewarding you A competitive salary (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous annual bonus plan We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay 4x Life Assurance cover Colleague referral scheme Heath & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Employee assistance programme Health cash plan Eye care vouchers Flu vaccination Lifestyle We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave Buy and sell holidays Give as you earn scheme Paid volunteering days Flexible half days leave Electric vehicle leasing Cycle to work scheme Next Steps If you would like to apply, please click on the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 23rd June 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life