Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005
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Job Description
The Environment Agency (EA) is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek, embrace, and live diversity for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.
We have an exciting opportunity to be involved in 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 to support risk mitigation, issue resolution, and barrier removal, ensuring alignment with our business case and value for money.
We seek someone with a proven track record in managing complex financial information, collaborating with others to drive value for money, and influencing ongoing investment.
Responsibilities include:
* Understanding the financial and economic cases underpinning the Programme’s business case and spending review bids.
* Ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives, owning the change control process.
* Supporting the Programme Manager to assure any changes to Time, Cost, and Quality of work packages, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value for money.
* Managing stakeholder queries and delivering regular programme reports, including financial tracking across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
* Supporting investment and funding activities alongside 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 and its implementation across E&B, setting the strategic direction for digital services that will transform environmental regulation.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team, alongside Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to deliver user-centered online services and digital platforms that are more efficient, simpler, and faster to use.
Experience and skills required:
* Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
* Extensive digital skills (Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.).
* Experience managing complex financial information.
* Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgeting processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
* Experience with purchase order processes.
* Knowledge of business case development, approval routes, and change control within EA and Defra.
* Experience working in digital programmes (beneficial but not essential).
* Awareness of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
* Proven ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation and best practices.
Additional Information:
You will have an incident management development plan, with support and training provided. The role is flexible regarding location, with some travel and overnight stays possible. For more details, see the Candidate/Additional Information Pack. Contact: michelle.bartlett@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed via competency questions, and interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants and support flexible working arrangements.
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