Fleet Transformation Manager [NEW]

Greater Anglia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

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As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment, we are looking to recruit a Fleet Transformation Manager on a full-time, permanent basis based in Birmingham with regular travel across all Depots.

What does the role involve?

• Optimizing Fleet Operations: To improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensuring Compliance: Ensuring that all fleet operations comply with industry regulations.
• Lead Transformational Initiatives: Manage end to end delivery of strategic transformation projects, ensuring alignment to the 'Fleet Production' vision and strategic objectives.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management strategies to maximise adoption and minimise resistance to change.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with correctly identified stakeholders, including Fleet representatives and other areas of the business to ensure and drive project success.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies within the fleet production delivery process, propose solutions costed to business case level, and implement process enhancements.
• Technology Implementation: Support the identification and employment of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration into business operations and ensuring the end user is involved in the process.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks that could impact project success.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Define KPIs, track progress and report on transformational outcomes including sustainability, efficiency, ROI and end user feedback.
• Data Analysis: To identify areas for improvements.
• Working closely with Business Excellence Team to close the 'Standard Gap' systematically.
• Creating a 'Control Plan' for project sustainability & monitoring the changes.
• Support with creation and implementation of Fleet Sustainability strategy.

What skills and experience do I need to do the job?

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Project Management, Change Management, or related field (MBA Preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in project management, business transformation, or change leadership roles.
• Qualification (Preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci Change Management or similar.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management tools (i.e. Jira, Trello, MS Project).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Industry Experience (Optional): Experience in the rails sector and an understanding of other industries.

What are the salary and benefits?

• Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience + benefits.
• Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children.
• 75% off all other train company travel tickets.
• Retail discounts.
• Career development opportunities.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, the advert may close earlier than the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.