Rail Safety Software - Project Manager

MPI are looking for a Technical Project Manager

• Location - Chippenham
• Outside IR35
• Contract Dates - 03/08/2026 - 30/09/2026

Role Overview

Responsible for end-to-end delivery of software-based railway products deployed on standardised hardware platforms, ensuring safety, quality, security, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Operates within APM frameworks and Agile delivery environments for safety-related systems such as Traffic Management, ETCS, and signalling control systems.

Key Responsibilities – Project Delivery (APM Framework)

Full lifecycle delivery (Concept to Closeout), Project Management Plans, schedules, budgets, resource planning, RAID management, governance reporting, and delivery against baselines. Management and maintenance of, and delivery, against software configuration baselines.

Management and maintenance of, and delivery against software configuration baselines.

Technical Leadership,

Lead delivery of software-based products on standard hardware, integration across software and hardware, system architecture, integration strategy, and V&V oversight.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with clients Lifecycle development process, CENELEC standards (EN 50126/8/9), CSM-RA, UK rail standards, support safety cases, hazard logs, SIL activities, and liaison with ISA.

Agile & Software Delivery

Use Agile/hybrid methods, facilitate sprint ceremonies, manage backlogs, prioritisation, and align Agile delivery with stage-gate governance.

Stakeholder Management

Engage clients, engineering teams, suppliers; manage expectations, reporting, and escalations.

Commercial & Contractual

Support NEC contracts, manage change control, supplier performance, and support bids and estimates.

Team Leadership

Lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and mentor staff.

Key Skills & Experience

Experience in railway software/control systems, systems engineering lifecycle, APM principles, Agile frameworks, safety-critical systems, and stakeholder management. Proven software project management experience, use of tools such as Polarion or JIRA to track software changes and documentation,

Desirable

Experience with TM, ETCS, WESTCAD, ARS, standard hardware platforms, cybersecurity, and Tier 1 rail organisations. Experience with software development, ideally c#, C++.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, APM PMQ or equivalent, Agile certification desirable.

Key Competencies

Leadership, planning & scheduling, risk management, stakeholder engagement, governance, adaptability.

Success Measures

Projects delivered on time, cost, and quality; safety compliance; customer satisfaction; team performance.

Summary

Deliver safety-critical railway software systems using APM project management and Agile practices on standardised hardware platforms.