Project Manager- PAYG Ticketing - 18 month FTC -

Closing date for applications:

20th February 2026

What is the purpose of this job?

We believe that the art of project management is the balance of delivering a shared strategic vision with co-ordinating projects across a project team.

As a Project Manager your role is to deliver high-profile (Strategic in the wider industry and high value) projects and other initiatives across the whole lifecycle within scope, time and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. You will actively manage and nurture stakeholder relationships whilst following the RDG Project Delivery Framework whilst encouraging others to do the same.

This Project Manager role will be measured by the successful delivery of industry-leading rail projects, including those focused on Pay as You Go Ticketing, accessibility, fares, retail, and back-office systems.

The ideal candidate will have great leadership, communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to manage cross functional teams successfully.

What can I expect to do in this job?

Working for the Senior Project Manager and other internal or external stakeholders, you can expect to be involved in the following:

• Leading projects – representing them with stakeholders, resolving blockers, whilst coordinating a strong and capable cross-functional team,
• With the support of your team, establish, maintain and manage project plans, tracking and monitoring progress and issues and taking necessary actions and decisions.
• Develop and maintain productive and professional external and internal senior stakeholder relationships to ensure that programmes are delivering to industry needs and realising the required benefits.
• Manage risks, issues and change. Initiate corrective action against identified risks and issues to achieve programme objectives. Manage change considering business benefit and impact on costs and time
• Set up the appropriate governance for the Programme in line with RDG’s existing governance structure. Responsible for providing reports and papers for that governance and stakeholders
• Line & matrix manage and support project delivery teams in their day-to-day delivery to achieve the performance needed to successfully deliver the objectives of programmes
• Adhere to RDG Project Delivery Framework standards and procedures and identify and implement improvements to these standards and procedures.

Requirements

What experience, skills and knowledge do I need?

• We are looking for someone with experience of working as a project manager, demonstrating a strong aptitude for the role and expert programme and project management knowledge.
• Some of the sort of specific skills and knowledge we are looking for include:
• Broad vocational experience ideally within Transport, Travel, Retail, Utilities, Professional Services
• Full membership of the Association for Project Management is desirable.
• Experience working with either or both Agile and Prince 2 methodologies, qualified in programme management (e.g. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)
• Delivery of projects within the agreed constraints of time, budget and high-level scope. This includes demonstrated experience in prioritising activities (including where necessary supplier priorities) and ensuring appropriate actions are regarding managing issues and risks and approving changes.
• Experience in projects with a proven track record of delivering results in a complex environment, with multiple external stakeholders.
• Leading a project with significant budget (£m) responsibility
• Ability to make decisions relating to project priorities, change management (e.g. scope, time, contractual), financial and commercial changes.
• Experienced in developing project plans for and assuring delivery of priority projects.
• Identifying and documenting risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions and decisions and the associated management, with the appropriate action owner, to remediate.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, leading and getting the best out of project teams and individuals.
• Excellent communication skills, liaising with all senior executives, stakeholders, Industry boards and project team members, through the provision of high-quality multi-media reports, presentations, demonstrations and focus groups to influence decisions, make recommendations and provide support on business management.
• The ability to think strategically in your approach to delivery of the project aims.

Benefits

Why Work for RDG?

We offer a highly competitive package, including:

• 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
• 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
• Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
• Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
• Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance (Vitality PPP) including mental health and specialist care.
• Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.

Career Development & Progression

You’ll be part of a team driving innovation at a national scale, with the opportunity to influence long-term ticketing strategy. This role provides real ownership, the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and partners, and visibility at senior levels across the rail industry. You’ll also gain wide exposure to transport and government stakeholders, opening up exciting development and progression opportunities within RDG.

Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail

If you are interested in joining RDG as a Project Manager and shaping the future of digital ticketing, we’d love to hear from you!

Click Apply now to start your application and be part of a team that is leading digital innovation in the rail industry.

Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.