Overview
Join to apply for the Technology Delivery Manager role at UK Home Office. The Technology Delivery Manager leads a delivery team and takes accountability for the performance of technology products and services that support the Home Office mission to keep the UK safe and secure. You will set your team up for success, represent them to stakeholders and suppliers, build strong relationships across and beyond the organisation, and use data to identify and remove blockers so that delivery is smooth, efficient and impactful.
This role sits within our Collaboration & End User Compute area, helping deliver and support services used by thousands of colleagues every day. From issuing laptops and mobiles to delivering business-critical applications, you’ll help roll out Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 tools such as Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Outlook. You’ll work closely with Product Managers to deliver against a shared vision, applying the right delivery approaches to bring out the best in your team.
Joining the Home Office means being part of a thriving Digital, Data and Technology community, where you’ll share knowledge and experience with colleagues across government, help shape good practice and standards, and contribute to services that strengthen the UK’s security and prosperity.
We’re recruiting Digital, Data and Tech professionals to join the Home Office, working in a wide range of roles. Watch this video to hear from members of the team talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here.
What you will do
* Take responsibility for your team’s delivery of technology products and services, facilitating and coaching in using the most appropriate methods to explore needs, solve problems and deliver. Work with the team to continuously monitor and improve processes and performance.
* Contribute to the creation and maintenance of realistic plans and keep delivery on track within quality, cost, and time constraints. Remove blockers to the success of your team, involving stakeholders and engaging with governance as appropriate.
* Develop a motivated, functioning team, empowering collaboration and delivery while giving direction and constructive feedback. Monitor the profile and health of your team, working with them to resolve issues.
* Manage risks, issues, and dependencies appropriately.
* Engage with and influence relevant technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to efforts to develop and enhance stakeholder relationships.
* Act as a routine contact point for suppliers involved in delivery. Monitor supplier performance and help to resolve problems with suppliers.
What you will bring
* Understanding different delivery approaches, such as Agile and Waterfall, identifying the most appropriate methodology for the situation, and helping a team to implement and improve processes.
* Facilitating the delivery of technology products and services throughout their lifecycle.
* Creating the best team makeup for the situation, and bringing people together into a motivated team.
* Identifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies.
* Communicating between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
* Monitoring the performance of suppliers and acting as a point of contact with them.
Additional Information
This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you typically need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.
This role is available full-time or on a flexible basis. Where business needs allow, hybrid working may be possible, with at least 60% of your time spent in the office.
Your CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly evidence your experience against the essential skills, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application - https://lnkd.in/gs8mx4WN
Useful support on Home Office recruitment process including Success Profiles tips video, Personal Statement tips, Video/Interview tips video - https://lnkd.in/e4rajDjU
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Strategy/Planning, Information Technology, and Project Management
* Industries: Government Administration
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