Systems Delivery Manager

Title:·Systems Delivery Manager, NationalTrain Control Centre (NTCC) Project, Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) Capital Investment Division.·Senior role responsible for client-side management of the delivery of the Traffic Management System (TMS) project, includingomanagement of the Indra TMS Systems wide design and build contract andothe integration of the new TMS system into the IÉ operational network, including integration to existing systems and operational processes.·Provide leadership and direction to the TMS project delivery team on all planning and delivery issues including project management, systems design, systems testing and commissioning, technical, integration, schedule, commercial, operational readiness, risks and opportunities to achieve TMS project delivery milestones·The role will be responsible for undertaking the project management, leading, collaborating, directing and driving the delivery of the TMS both within IÉ and with the TMS contractor, Indra.·Main tasks to be carried out include contract oversight, schedule management, issues management, stakeholder management, risk management, project change and providing regular reports to senior management.·Accountable for the delivery approach of the project programme in the most efficient and timely way by implementing agile delivery methodologies for complex railway systems projects.·Lead the delivery of the agreed project baseline programme, noting the importance of collaborative working between IÉ and Indra delivery teams, providing and maintaining a framework for the delivery of the integrated Indra and NTCC Systems programme.·Lead the relationship with Indra to achieve TMS project delivery milestones·Provide oversight, direction and technical support to both IÉ and Indra testing and commissioning teams·Provide oversight, direction and support to IÉ to ensure that the business is ready from an operational and technical perspective to commission the NTCC system into service.·Provide timely reports, advice and support to IÉ management on TMS project delivery.Provide technical input and delivery support to IÉ Management as part of regular reporting to external stakeholders National Transport Authority, Department of Transport, Major Projects Governance Oversight Group.·Assist in the management of internal and external stakeholder relationships on NTCC System project delivery·Provide quality assurance of Indra deliverables against plans and specifications, reporting concerns to Irish Rail and providing informal advice as required.Reporting Relationships:·Reports to:oRailway Systems Programme Manager – Fiona O’SullivanoNTCC Senior Project Manager – Peter Ruddy·Manages as Direct Reports:oTMS Project Manager – Rob MitchelloTMS Project Workstream leadsWorking Relationship With:·Indra Sistemas – TMS Design & Delivery Contractor·IÉ IM Operations Dept. – The end users of the TMS·NTCC Systems team, specifically systems integration, safety and engineering teams·Other sections of IÉ Capital Investments (CI) Division, CI Finance·IÉ Infrastructure Manager Departments, including Signalling, Electrical & Telecoms, and Information and Communications Technology sections·IÉ Contractors/Suppliers/Consultants·IÉ IM Safety·IÉ Railway Undertaking·External stakeholders and regulatory bodies, Commission for Railway RegulationLocation:·Hybrid working arrangement (Indicative – Dublin 50%/Remote 50%) but flexibility expected based on requirements for the execution of the project. Some overnight visits to Indra’s offices in Madrid may also be undertaken from time to time.Essential Competencies:·Proven track record in leading and the project management of the delivery of complex Railway Systems projects (preferably TMS) with multi-disciplinary technical aspects including systems design, development, systems integration, safety assurance, systems testing and commissioning in the rail environment, together with a good understanding of Traffic Management System operational environments.·Strong understanding of project management methodologies and control procedures with a minimum of 10 years’ experience (preferably in a Rail related environment).·An engineering degree (preferably Systems Engineering) or technical equivalent, with Chartered Engineer status preferred. Member of a professional engineering body.·Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, communications, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with both the Contractor and the end users and other stakeholders.·Experience leading system configuration management, system change management and change control processes for technology systems·Experience leading project interface management for technology systems in the rail domain·Experience in managing operational readiness activities in the rail domain·Experience in managing safety-relevant systems in the rail domain·Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary technical teams·Experience and understanding of railway safety management systems and regulatory requirements, and the ability to co-ordinate systems design and implementation to incorporate these systems and requirements into the TMS system·Excellent communication and presentation skills·Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesKey Role Capabilities:Stakeholder Management:·Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the contractor, operations and maintenance teams, and the project teamProject Management and Control:·Direct, track and report on project progress, identifying and resolving issues proactively·Coordinate with other project managers and workstream leads to ensure alignment of deliverables·Risk management, budget management, schedule management, contract managementCommunication Skills:·Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.·Ability to communicate large volumes of complex information clearly and effectivelyTechnical Management:·Provide technical oversight·Ensure technical deliverables are of adequate quality and are compliant with requirements·Identify and implement technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies.Safety and Compliance:·Support safety assurance activities and approvals processes·Participate in safety reviews and risk assessments·Ensure technical solutions meet safety standards and requirementsQuality Assurance:·Ensure that technical deliverables meet necessary quality standards and are adequately assured·Monitor contractor and supplier quality performance·Implement technical audits and reviews as requiredTeam Management:·Lead the team, providing the necessary strategic focus to ensure the team remain aligned to deliver the project to programme, eliminating any non-value add activities·Provide mentoring and guidance to team members