This is a full time, 12 month fixed term role, with possibility for extension.
Salary up to £60,000 depending on skills and experience, plus excellent benefits package.
About the Team:
The Programme Management Office (PMO) plays a central role within our Programmes Directorate. We provide the structure, support, and oversight that keep projects on track - ensuring consistency across our programmes and projects. Acting as the hub for governance, delivery support, and performance reporting, the PMO drives successful outcomes and enables our teams to deliver real impact.
About the Job:
We're looking for a Senior PMO Technical Systems Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of the systems and tools that support enterprise-wide portfolio, programme, and project management. This role connects PMO governance with technology, ensuring we have the right digital capabilities, data structures, and reporting solutions to support informed decision-making and consistent delivery across GWR.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Lead the PMO systems roadmap and implement PPM tools integrated with existing platforms such as BI/Power Platform and DocuSign
Act as SME for all PMO systems, driving automation, innovation, and the use of emerging technologies including AI
Manage relationships with IT, Finance, system users, and system suppliers, translating requirements into system enhancements
Ensure systems align with PMO governance, standards, and compliance requirements
Develop and maintain advanced BI dashboards and lead data quality initiatives to provide accurate, actionable insights
Manage system supplier relationships by conducting weekly and periodic system development, performance, and product backlog reviews and bug resolution
Implement robust access controls, audit trails, and data retention policies in PMO systems
Maintain and review periodically system documentation, training materials, and support guides
The Reward
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including:
on-going development,
defined benefit pension scheme with the Railways Pension Scheme,
free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family,
company-sponsored health care plan,
discounted shopping and gym membership
employee assistance programme and much more.
What we're looking for:We'd love to hear from you if you have proven experience in:
Systems integration, data architecture, and automation
Microsoft Planner - formally known as Project For The Web
Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, Power Automate/Flow and Dynamics 365 delivering Power Apps supporting both canvas and model-driven app development
Use of AI Builder and or Copilot Studio to fulfil our long-term AI strategy
Managing PMO systems, tools, or platforms at enterprise level
Implementing and/or optimising PPM tools and reporting environments
Portfolio, programme, and project management disciplines
What you'll bring:
Power BI data analyst certification or equivalent
Advanced MS Excel skills including knowledge of VBA and SQL
Data modulating with Power BI, intermediate DAX & Time intelligence or equivalent
Microsoft Power Platform App Maker or equivalent
API Design and Fundamentals or equivalent
Use of AI Builder and or Copilot Studio to fulfil our long-term AI strategy - desirable
MS Certified in designing and implementing an Azure AI solution - desirable
Prince2 foundation or equivalent - desirable
Application
Please apply online via our website https://careers.firstgroup.co.uk/brand-gwr
If you have any problems applying, please email
[email protected]
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
We all belong at GWR. We embrace diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Differences in age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability are valued, with zero tolerance for prejudice.
We promote flexible working, review job roles for accessibility, and our support colleagues to thrive within their roles.
If you need adjustments due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, please let us know.
- Exceptional Individuals - Neurodiversity
- Health Assured - Neurodiversity
INGWR
This is a full time, 12 month fixed term role, with possible extension.
Salary up to £60,000 depending on skills and experience.
About the Team:
The Programme Management Office (PMO) plays a central role within our Programmes Directorate. We provide the structure, support, and oversight that keep projects on track - ensuring consistency across our programmes and projects. Acting as the hub for governance, delivery support, and performance reporting, the PMO drives successful outcomes and enables our teams to deliver real impact.
About the Job:
We're looking for a Senior PMO Technical Systems Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of the systems and tools that support enterprise-wide portfolio, programme, and project management. This role connects PMO governance with technology, ensuring we have the right digital capabilities, data structures, and reporting solutions to support informed decision-making and consistent delivery across GWR.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Lead the PMO systems roadmap and implement PPM tools integrated with existing platforms such as BI/Power Platform and DocuSign
Act as SME for all PMO systems, driving automation, innovation, and the use of emerging technologies including AI
Manage relationships with IT, Finance, system users, and system suppliers, translating requirements into system enhancements
Ensure systems align with PMO governance, standards, and compliance requirements
Develop and maintain advanced BI dashboards and lead data quality initiatives to provide accurate, actionable insights
Manage system supplier relationships by conducting weekly and periodic system development, performance, and product backlog reviews and bug resolution
Implement robust access controls, audit trails, and data retention policies in PMO systems
Maintain and review periodically system documentation, training materials, and support guides
What we're looking for:We'd love to hear from you if you have proven experience in:
Systems integration, data architecture, and automation
Microsoft Planner - formally known as Project For The Web
Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, Power Automate/Flow and Dynamics 365 delivering Power Apps supporting both canvas and model-driven app development
Use of AI Builder and or Copilot Studio to fulfil our long-term AI strategy
Managing PMO systems, tools, or platforms at enterprise level
Implementing and/or optimising PPM tools and reporting environments
Portfolio, programme, and project management disciplines
What you'll bring:
Power BI data analyst certification or equivalent
Advanced MS Excel skills including knowledge of VBA and SQL
Data modulating with Power BI, intermediate DAX & Time intelligence or equivalent
Microsoft Power Platform App Maker or equivalent
API Design and Fundamentals or equivalent
Use of AI Builder and or Copilot Studio to fulfil our long-term AI strategy - desirable
MS Certified in designing and implementing an Azure AI solution - desirable
Prince2 foundation or equivalent - desirable
To Apply:
For further information, please contact George Hart, Head of PMO,
[email protected]
Please submit your application online via the internal FirstGroup careers website: https://internal-careers.firstgroup.co.uk/
In case of technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected]
We all belong at GWR.
This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability. We maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
