Lead Portfolio Manager in West End, London
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ContractLead Portfolio Manager - Digital Railway / ETCS
Location: Kings Cross (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Contract: 12 months
Rate: £527/day Umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Lead Portfolio Manager to support a major digital railway programme, helping deliver the national rollout of European Train Control System (ETCS) technology across passenger fleets.
The role will focus on managing and coordinating onboard fitment projects, ensuring successful delivery across scope, cost, programme and governance requirements. You will work closely with train operators, rolling stock owners, government stakeholders and supply chain partners to support fleet readiness and digital railway deployment.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience managing complex rail projects or programmes
- Experience delivering ETCS, digital railway technology or rolling stock modification projects
- Strong stakeholder management skills across the rail industry
- Experience with project governance, assurance, procurement and delivery frameworks
- Understanding of rail safety standards, CDM and CSM requirements desirable
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a strategically important programme shaping the future of UK rail.
To apply, please contact Marika Powell at ARM.
We can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK.
Disclaimer
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

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