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Job Details: Technology Manager

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Reference	IRC558812
Recruiter	Networkrail
Industry Sector	Other Track, Permanent Way jobs, Track / Permanent way Engineer jobs , Track, Permanent Way jobs
Salary	Negotiable
Locations	Milton Keynes, Rail jobs in UK
Contract Type	Permanent
Date Posted	10 February 2012

Job Description
Department & how it relates to the role Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position will be included in this move. About the role (External) Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position will be included in this move. Benefits paragraph At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfill your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 75% discount on season rail tickets. How To Apply- External Direct the development of track technology within the context of the railway system to improve the efficient delivery of corporate outputs and to deliver the future railway. Key Accountabilities • Set the company technical strategy for the development and use of new and existing track engineering assets and systems. • Manage improvements in processes, products, systems, team development and organisation design to optimise efficiency in the delivery of corporate goals. • Direct the management of technology projects to agreed cost, time and quality to meet the needs of the wider business, including associated life cycle support products, processes and competences. • Manage the development of innovative technology projects and competence to support the future railway. • Manage the financial assessment of the business benefits of development projects and confirm with the Sponsor, end user and Finance. Prioritise work and progress financial authorities where required. • Set strategy for engagement with external parties on asset interface issues. Establish close collaboration with academic institutions, the supply industry and others to influence, identify and exploit advances in technology. • Provide professional expertise on track assets and systems to the rest of the organisation. • Provide technical input to interactions with industry bodies to further Network Rail’s interests and influence the development of British, European and rail industry standards and legislation. • Provide specialist input to the development and management of track engineering policy, standards and other technical products. • Identify the need for and manage complex technical investigations into track engineering issues. Support formal investigations and the progression of resulting recommendations with expert technical input. • Act as a member of the New Product Group, and prepare products and systems for an efficient passage through the acceptance processes. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential • Chartered Engineer • Experience of setting a technology strategy • Broad and extensive experience in the development of track engineering technology • Significant senior management and team development experience • A sound knowledge of policies and standards relating to track • A sound understanding of the principles of project management • Strong commercial awareness and financially astute • Holds relevant professional licences or capable of achieving within two years • Knowledge of the engineering safety management process Essential Leadership Capabilities • Creating Solutions – Legacy • Making Things Happen – Role Model • Thinking Flexibly – Role Model • Putting the Customer First – Good Desirable • Fellow of a relevant institution • Relevant management qualification • Experience of working in railway infrastructure management or a similar safety critical environment • Experience in a safety critical role • Experience in both maintenance and projectsGood understanding and experience of assurance activities

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