Programme Manager - Technology - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
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Salary: The starting salary is £90336, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £87,408 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £96,34. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: London/Hybrid Working
Job Summary
Working within the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) Technology Pillar, the ICT Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of National and/or London Region Counter Terrorism Policing ICT programmes and large, complex and major Technology projects.
The post holder will work flexibly and delivering IT solutions into the DDaT and Change portfolios as required by the CTPHQ Head of Technology and may work on, or provide oversight of, multiple programmes/projects at any time depending on the scale and complexity. The post holder may also work on collaborative / joint programmes with our CT partner agencies.
The Programme Manager will work closely with other Programme Manager(s), Head of Delivery, the Head of ICT, the ICT SLT, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) and Project Executives, Programme Directors (for significant programmes) and other CTPHQ Unit Heads, e.g. Head of Strategy and Head of Finance. The Programme Manager will be, as is normal practice, responsible for establishing an appropriately scaled and costed delivery team. In time of high demand, the Programme Manager may work with and acquiring other external contractors, contingent labour and consultancy services to support work demands. In their role as Programme Manager a dedicated Programme Management Office, as well as other enabling support such as benefits and change managers, may also support them.
The Programme Manager will take a proactive role in recognising where intervention is required to enable successful delivery of the outcomes for their programme(s). They will demonstrate a strong ability to identify and understand strategic linkages; they will also provide expertise in the delivery of programme and project management methodology and work with operational stakeholders to ensure effective delivery. The post holder will identify key issues and work in partnership to resolve them.
The Technology Pillar operates to a matrix management model so as a Band S Programme Manager the post holder will directly line manage a number of Band L Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and other key ICT resources required to deliver projects.
A programme manager is accountable for the delivery of complex projects, programme, products and services that are delivered by multiple teams or have high technical or political risk.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 20th May 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks from closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 3 weeks from hiring manager review.