Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Digital Project Manager role at DWP Digital.
This range is provided by DWP Digital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range: Pay up to £68,205 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP Digital\'s vibrant delivery community and be part of one of Europe\'s largest digital transformations. We\'re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions used by millions of people every day and at key moments in their lives.
DWP is the UK\'s largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We\'d love you to join us.
What you\'ll do
* Lead across multiple impactful digital projects with cross-functional teams to deliver change, maintain core systems, and develop new services that support millions of people.
* Ensure robust project controls, manage risks and dependencies, and maintain clear governance and reporting. Communicate effectively with Digital Directors and navigate issues that may require board-level decisions.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to achieve results, set the pace for delivery, and foster a high-performing team culture. Coach others to improve flow, quality, and ownership, and address conflict constructively.
* Champion continuous learning in project management, digital frameworks, and emerging technologies. Mentor others and help shape standards across the wider delivery community.
What skills, knowledge and experience you will need
* History of taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of large-scale complex projects, preferably transformation, utilizing both internal and external suppliers.
* Experience of establishing new teams and agile processes related to project deliverables and business as usual tasks.
* Experience of managing complex external dependencies requiring significant planning and prioritising to maintain pace and quality of delivery.
* Clear, honest and enthusiastic communication to build trust; ability to explain complex technical issues simply and influence senior level decision making.
* Identify and pursue development opportunities for yourself and your team to enhance delivery outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager responsible for the definition, documentation and completion of large-scale complex projects, preferably transformation, with internal and external suppliers.
Location
You'll join us in one of our digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working
We work a hybrid model — you\'ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
Pay
We offer competitive pay of up to £68,205.
Pension
You\'ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.
Holidays
A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You\'ll also get all the usual public holidays.
Benefits
* An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100).
* Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies.
* Time off volunteering and charitable giving.
* Bring your authentic self to work with \"I Can Be Me in DWP\".
* Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more.
* Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
* Sports and social activities.
* Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Process
We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:
* Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There\'ll be full instructions when you click through.
* Interview: a single stage interview online.
Click apply for more information and to start your application.
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