Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005
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Job Description
The Environment Agency (EA) is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek diversity, embrace it, and live it, 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 how the Environment Agency regulates.
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 the business case and value for money.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in managing complex financial information and collaborating to drive value for money and influence ongoing investment.
Tasks will include:
* Understanding the financial and economic cases underpinning the Programme’s business case and spending review bids.
* Ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives within the business case, owning the change control process.
* Supporting the Programme Manager to ensure changes to Time, Cost, and Quality are assured, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value for money.
* Managing queries from senior stakeholders 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 ongoing business management through whole life cost allocations.
The team
The Digital, Innovation, and Programmes team is responsible for the Digital Strategy and its implementation across E&B, setting the strategic direction for digital services that will transform regulation.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team, alongside Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to shape the delivery of user-centered online services and digital platforms for efficiency, simplicity, and speed.
Experience/skills Required
Experience that would be beneficial but not essential:
* Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic programme.
* Extensive digital skills with Microsoft products (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.).
* Experience managing complex financial information.
* Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgetary processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL definitions, re-charges between Defra and EA.
* Purchase order raising experience.
* Experience with business cases, EA and Defra approval and assurance routes, including change control processes.
* Experience in a digital programme (helpful but not essential).
* Awareness of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
* Proven ability to own work areas, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation and best practices.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan, with support and training provided.
The role is flexible regarding location, with an EA Office base; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Apply via the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Queries: michelle.bartlett@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are assessed blindly based on competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams within three weeks of closing date.
If you agree to be on a reserve list, your details will be kept for 6 months for potential alternative posts.
Competencies
1. Influences and Persuades Others
Present convincing cases to gain acceptance, considering alternative approaches, handling objections, and achieving positive outcomes.
2. Manages the Business
Contribute to achieving business plans, understanding processes, and maximizing resource efficiency.
3. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation, and Quality
Identify opportunities for improvements, implement changes, monitor effectiveness, and gather feedback.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and does not offer continuous service. Civil Service applicants should check their eligibility. We promote diversity and flexible working, including job sharing. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. For supplier info, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier.
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