Swift Development Lead

Swift Development Lead

Hours: 36 (36h 30m) per week (1)
Remuneration: £33,525 - £37,738
Fixed term Contract until 31st March 2020

Secondment opportunities welcome

As the largest Passenger Transport Authority in the UK, TfWM plays a leading role in public transport within the integrated transport strategy for the region. We are dedicated to developing and promoting high quality public transport services and infrastructure across the West Midlands.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our Swift Development team, as a Development Lead, helping the further delivery of the most comprehensive multi-operator smart ticketing programme in the United Kingdom outside of London.

The successful individual will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering projects in a fast moving technology environment. The continuous programme of work will ensure that current and future customers continue to have the most comprehensive and convenient public transport ticketing options in the short and longer term including contactless payment and best value capping similar to that available in London.

In the role of Development Lead you will ensure that good project disciplines including planning, scheduling, resource and budget management are combined with an agile approach as part of a wider delivery team to provide customer solutions designed to support our vision of 'building a healthier, happier, better connected and more prosperous West Midlands'.

The landscape and importance of transport is changing rapidly and this role offers a great opportunity to play a key part in this vital area.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing people together with experience of working with Bus; Rail and Metro operators to ensure the delivery of projects. Previous experience of undertaking root cause analysis and problem management work with supplier and stakeholders. Good presentation, communication and negotiation skills are a pre-requisite.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you with a range of competitive and attractive benefits.

To apply for this role, please click below and you will be emailed details of our simple to use online application form.

A CV may be uploaded for extra information, but please note that personal details should be omitted and a CV alone will not be accepted.

You can also call 0121 214 7154 to obtain an application form and role profile via the post.

Closing Date: 11th March 2018
Interviews w/c 26th March

We are committed to equality of opportunity in service provision and employment. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.