Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005
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Job Description
The Environment Agency (EA) is fully committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek, embrace, and live diversity, benefiting our staff, communities, and environment.
We have an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic planning and business management of the largest digital transformation programme within the Environment & Business directorate. The Regulatory Services Programme is responsible for delivering digital services that will transform environmental regulation.
You will lead within the Programme Management Office (PMO), providing valuable input into the financial and business management of the programme. Your role will support risk mitigation, issue resolution, and removal of barriers to ensure alignment with the business case and value for money.
We seek someone with a strong track record in managing complex financial information, collaborating to drive value for money, and influencing ongoing investment.
Key Tasks include:
* Understanding the financial and economic cases underpinning the programme’s business case and spending review bids.
* Ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives and managing change control processes.
* Supporting the Programme Manager in assuring changes to time, cost, and quality, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value.
* Managing stakeholder queries and delivering regular financial and programme reporting across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
* Supporting investment and funding activities with the Programme Manager and Director.
* Ensuring adherence to governance and assurance requirements.
* Supporting business management through whole life cost allocations.
The Team
The Digital, Innovation and Programmes team oversees the Digital Strategy’s implementation, shaping the delivery of digital services that transform environmental regulation. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, alongside Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to develop user-centered online services and digital platforms that are efficient, simple, and fast.
Experience and Skills Required
Beneficial but not essential experience includes:
* Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes
* Proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.)
* Managing complex financial data
* Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgeting processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL
* Purchase order processes
* Experience with business cases, approvals, assurance routes, and change control in EA and Defra contexts
* Experience in digital programmes (helpful but not essential)
* Knowledge of governance around spend control and assurance processes
* Leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on innovation and best practice
Additional Information
You will have an incident management development plan, with support and training provided. The role is flexible in location, with an EA office base. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. For more details, see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Queries can be directed to michelle.bartlett@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed via competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you wish to be on a reserve list, your details will be retained for six months for potential alternative roles.
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