Arriva Group

Project Manager – Operations

Arriva Group

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Location Type: Office

Location: Aintree • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Deliver high‑impact operational and commercial projects across our North West bus network
  • Support franchise growth and readiness, coordinating workstreams across the business
  • Lead depot mobilisation projects—including readiness planning, staffing, assets and compliance
  • Drive resource planning, ensuring our workforce and skills align with operational needs
  • Collaborate with local authorities and external partners
  • Manage project governance, risks, timelines and reporting
  • Manage workstreams and project leads

Requirements

  • Knowledge of UK bus operations, franchising or depot environments
  • Experience delivering projects in transport, logistics & operations
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with internal and external partners
  • Excellent planning, organisation and problem‑solving abilities
  • Ability to lead cross‑functional work without direct authority
  • Project management qualification (PRINCE2/APM/Agile) beneficial
  • Full UK driving licence – travel across the UK is required
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementresource planningrisk managementcompliance managementstakeholder managementplanningorganisationproblem-solving
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcommunication
Certifications
PRINCE2APMAgile