Job summary
Have you considered a Civil Service career and the unparalleled opportunities it has to offer in a variety of significant roles, with the potential to change the nation and people�s lives for the better?
This job role is based in Catterick with the possibility of travelling to the north of England and Scotland�
The Army�s Basing and infrastructure Directorate brings (B&I) together all the key change programmes to ensure they are delivered to performance, cost and time. As a Directorate, we are committed to Project, Programme & Portfolio management (P3M) and delivery. In addition DB&I plans and leads the built environment for the British Army to live, work and train. This is a key foundation for the UK�s military�s capability. Every new project brings outstanding possibilities and challenges, and we�ll ensure you�re equipped to succeed, with extensive training and development opportunities.
The Directorate consists of Civil Servants, military colleagues and contractors working closely to deliver the Army�s Modernisation Agenda.
�This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Delivery Individual to join us and lead the delivery of several Strategic Programmes in the Army's Portfolio.
These Programmes deliver change in, infrastructure, and business change. Developing Programme and Project Management skills, knowledge and expertise in a challenging yet encouraging environment.
As Requirements Managers (RM) the successful candidates will be responsible for managing the Army�s Infrastructure Requirements from Concept, through Delivery, to Completion via the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) supply chain.
Working with the Military User and DIO project staff, you will be at the heart of the Requirement setting, supportive document production and the delivery of benefits of the Infrastructure Change Programmes on handover to the military user.
Director Programmes manages Project Delivery staff on a flexible basis to ensure programmes have the talent required to deliver outputs and maximise opportunities in support of skills development and wider career pathways. In common with all Programmes Directorate staff, the post holder may be redeployed flexibly within the portfolio as priorities change and programmes begin and end.
Person specification
Main responsibilities include:
1. Acting as the lead throughout the whole life cycle, ensuring the requirement is captured and providing feedback on design development.
2. Coordinating & developing Business Cases and other supporting documentation.
3. Engagement with various partners, positively challenging the Performance, Time, Cost and Risks to ensure project outputs are delivered.
4. Ensuring that project timelines are coherent, realistic and that key goals and dependencies are actively managed.
5. Leading and supporting production and delivery of presentations. Identifying and managing project risks.
Supporting the Integrated Project Team to ensure financial mechanisms and approaches are created and agreed at the offset.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
6. Leadership
7. Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes �11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
8. Learning and development tailored to your role
9. An environment with flexible working options
10. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
11. A with an average employer contribution of 27%
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office, based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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