Lead Systems Thinking Manager

Lead Systems Thinking Manager

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

Human Resources

About Network Rail

About Network Rail…

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We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based at The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, with various other locations to be considered. However regular weekly travel and overnight stays across the UK will be required.

Band & Salary: £71,163 - £80,059 (Subject to experience)

Closing date: 2nd October 2024. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Some of our great benefits:

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Defined benefit pension scheme

🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.

🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….

Brief Description

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced leader who can jump right in and make an impact. If you have a strong background in managing and coaching teams, along with experience in complex change programs and Systems Thinking, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be working closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams, so strong communication and relationship-building skills are key. This role involves regular national travel, with occasional overnight stays. If you’re passionate about developing your team, driving business improvement, and turning data into actionable decisions, this could be the perfect fit for you!

About the role (External)

About the team…

You'll be joining the Systems Thinking Team within the Transformation team of the Group Human Resources function. We're rapidly becoming the go-to team for our senior leaders when it comes to tackling strategic challenges

Click on this link to find out more information about the team.

What does the average day look like?

In this role, you'll lead and manage the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programmes that align with our strategic objectives. You'll be responsible for driving business change, with a strong focus on benefits realisation. Key responsibilities include delivering the Systems Thinking Partnership’s Business Plan, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and ensuring projects meet time, quality, and cost targets. You'll also coach senior leaders in Systems Thinking methodology, manage a team of specialists, oversee resource allocation, and establish governance to ensure effective programme delivery and decision-making.

Essential Criteria

·Be able to travel nationally on a regular basis, often staying overnight

·Relevant experience in the successful management of major and complex change programmes

·Proven experience in applying Systems Thinking methodology

·Proven experience in business improvement and business change management approaches

·Highly developed influencing, negotiation and relationship building / partnering skills with experience working with Executive Directors, Functional Directors and 3rd party senior colleagues.

·Proven ability to analyse and evaluate complex data to drive decision making from executive level to local leadership.

·Experience in managing (directly or indirectly) cross-functional teams in a customer-focused environment with evidence of enabling teams to meet their challenges.

·Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures.

How to apply (External)

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

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BPSS

As an arm’s length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees of Network Rail to meet the following requirements.

• Provide eligibility to work in the UK and identity documentation

• Complete a satisfactory 3-year employment history check

• Complete a satisfactory unspent criminal conviction disclosure check for more information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit the UK Government website for further information - UK Government - BPSS Checks

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation