Defence Digital Programme Delivery Manager
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Overview
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
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Role summary
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in a pivotal role where you''ll lead the delivery of complex programmes. You’ll bring together technical strategy, Business Architecture, and Agile methodologies to drive impactful outcomes.
You''ll be at the forefront of ensuring successful outcomes by:
* Manage complex dependencies, with the ability to plan effectively and contribute to broader programmes and portfolios.
* Oversee programme expenditure by contributing to budget planning, forecasting, tracking actual spend, and supporting the development of business cases.
* Establish and maintain governance frameworks that align with both programme objectives and organisational requirements.
* Provide upward support and reporting to the programme lead, while effectively managing a diverse team of contractors, suppliers, and Crown Servants.
* Effectively balance competing objectives and reallocate people and resources in response to shifting priorities.
* Act as a key escalation point for the programme, working collaboratively with colleagues to resolve issues effectively.
Beyond that, you''ll support and coach delivery managers and programme colleagues, helping them develop strategic awareness, navigate the bigger picture, remove blockers, and effectively manage risks, commercials, budgets, and teams.
Person specification
We''re looking for a confident and capable leader who thrives on autonomy, motivates teams, and ensures seamless coordination across a dynamic portfolio, with proven knowledge of Agile, other delivery methodologies, and product and service life-cycles.
This is a highly complex and technically demanding programme, set within a challenging approvals process and a diverse stakeholder landscape. Success in this role requires a strong problem-solver with deep expertise in digital delivery, and has the confidence to lead through uncertainty.
You’ll operate across both Government and Defence, engaging with stakeholders at all levels in a strategic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, communicate with confidence, drive delivery forward, and effectively manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:
* Proven experience leading complex projects or programmes using Agile and Waterfall approaches, with strong governance, risk management throughout the delivery life-cycle.
* Proven expertise in Cloud-based service platforms.
* Proven ability to build and manage senior stakeholder relationships through clear communication and expectation management across the delivery life-cycle.
* Proven experience in managing programme or portfolio-level finances, ensuring accurate planning, forecasting, and spend tracking.
Please note:
* Only UK sole nationals are eligible to apply.
* You must obtain STRAP clearance, a security regime that governs access to highly sensitive intelligence requiring stricter handling than standard government protocols.
* Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you''ve been recruited for. If it isn''t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn''t obtained within 12 months.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
To apply, please upload your CV to the relevant section provided on the Civil Service Jobs dashboard, ensuring it clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
You must also submit a personal statement (maximum 1,250 words) providing evidence of how you meet these criteria.
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At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours and Technical Skills:
Behaviours:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Making Effective Decisions
* Leadership
* Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills:
If you are invited for an interview, it will be conducted via teams. In addition to the interview, you will be required to present for 5 minutes on a topic related to the role. The topic of the presentation will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the interview.
We will strive to offer as much flexibility as possible, but please note that alternative interview dates may not be available.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developmen t vetting. See our vetting charter and baseline personnel security standard checks for details.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact: DD Talent Acquisition Team
Recruitment team
Seniority and employment details
Mid-Senior level • Full-time
Job function: Project Management
Industries: Defence and Space Manufacturing
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