Project Manager -12 months FTC

Role overview

Commercial Programmes - Project Manager We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver key Avanti commercial projects and customer-focused initiatives. Experience in rail or transport is desirable, but not essential. This high-profile role sits at the heart of commercial delivery, working across Commercial, Operations, Customer, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Digital and Programme Management. You will bring structure, pace and clarity to complex projects, ensuring strong governance, effective decision-making and successful delivery from concept through to benefits realisation. You will manage plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, approvals and reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners to deliver commercial outcomes aligned to business priorities. Key Responsibilities Leadership Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of assigned commercial projects, ensuring objectives, success criteria and strategic priorities are clearly defined. Support the development of project briefs, business cases and delivery approaches. Promote collaborative, cross-functional working to support effective decision-making and successful delivery. Mobilise project teams, including SMEs, analysts, procurement, legal, marketing, digital and operational representatives. Define clear roles, responsibilities and resource requirements across project teams, stakeholders and delivery partners. Support negotiations with suppliers, partners and internal delivery teams, ensuring commercial requirements, risks and delivery considerations are clearly managed. Project Governance Ensure compliance with relevant Avanti commercial, financial, governance and programme management policies and procedures. Coordinate governance submissions, decision papers, in…