Rail Programme Manager

This role offers a unique platform to transform rail safety, direct nationally significant programs, and build a career within a fast-scaling tech environment. About Us At Tended, we create first-of-a-kind safety systems that use some of the most advanced technologies on the market to transform rail safety. Our flagship geofencing solution, which provides centimetre-accurate GPS positioning, has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions and won Geospatial Initiative of the Year at the Digital Leaders Awards. Tasks What’s In It For You Direct High-Impact Safety Initiatives: Drive cutting-edge technology initiatives that are actively changing the rail rulebook and saving lives across Great Britain. Shape High-Profile Programs: Take the reins on nationally significant rail projects from early-stage development through execution, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to senior industry leaders. Accelerate Your Career Growth: Scale alongside an ambitious, fast-growing company where your strategic input directly shapes business growth, future project designs, and delivery standards. Flexible Working Dynamic: Enjoy a hybrid balance of home working, client office visits, and hands-on rail site exposure. Culture of Innovation: Work within a passionate team that actively encourages creative problem-solving, digital tool adoption, and continuous learning. How You Will Make an Impact Lead & Innovate: Direct multi-project portfolios, bringing clarity, pace, and strategic structure to high-priority rail initiatives. Partner at the C-Suite Level: Act as the primary lead for senior partner stakeholders, shaping outcomes and building long-term trusted relationships. Pioneer Best Practices: Embed digital delivery tools, drive continuous improvement, and use your operational insights to design future rail programs. Navigate Complex Challenges: Solve high-level operational risks, clear project roadblocks, and champion new ways of working across the rail sector**.** Requirements What You Bring Rail Industry Expertise: Proven experience in the rail sector—ideally within an operational environment—along with a current Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification or the ability to obtain one. Agility & Ambition: The ability to thrive in a scaling, fast-changing environment with multiple competing priorities. Strategic Leadership: Exceptional stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to leading complex programs.