Senior Project Manager leading IT Services workstream for tenders in the transport sector. Collaborating with technical and operational teams for high-quality service delivery.
Responsibilities
Act as the lead for IT Services within franchise tenders, ensuring IT activities, costs, and technical information are accurately represented in tender responses.
Collaborate with Solution Architects and subject matter experts across Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and other relevant domains.
Produce high-quality written responses to Local Authority questions, articulating how IT Services support franchise delivery.
Define and describe IT Services and readiness.
Showcase organisational capability through examples of past service delivery and innovation.
Propose new IT initiatives that enhance service levels and align with Local Authority objectives.
Develop detailed mobilisation plans outlining IT Services activities required to commence operations.
Provide CapEx and OpEx estimates for mobilisation activities, ensuring financial transparency and feasibility.
Requirements
Proven experience in product management or technical bid writing within transport, infrastructure, or public sector environments
Strong understanding of IT systems relevant to public transport operations
Degree in a relevant field (preferred)
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling bid responses
Collaborative mindset with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams
Strong analytical and planning skills, particularly in cost modelling and mobilisation planning
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Passionate about improving public transport through technology
Able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated experience in managing IT-related projects or bids within transportation or similar sectors
Familiarity with franchise tender processes and public sector procurement (advantageous)
Benefits
Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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