Role:
Salary: Band 12, £62,340 – £67,245
Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking
Hours/Contract: Full time, permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Digital Policing Department as a Digital Product and Delivery Manager.
Reporting directly to the Head of Digital Futures and as a key member of the Digital Policing Senior Management team, the Digital Product & Delivery Manager will spearhead the planning and execution of the technical portfolio within Digital Policing.
This role involves leading a team of IT professionals and overseeing all aspects of planning, product management, portfolio management, and technical delivery. The Digital Product & Delivery Manager is crucial to the successful implementation of the digital change portfolio and the ongoing transformation across the Force. This position entails comprehensive oversight of all digital delivery, ensuring alignment with internal projects and national timelines. The role also requires the establishment and continuous improvement of product and portfolio management frameworks to ensure effective resource utilisation and meet demand.
What you’ll do
1. Develop and implement long-term strategic plans that capture technical delivery and align with the Force’s vision and objectives, including clear plan definition, dependency management, and resource constraints.
2. Optimise the allocation of resources, including financial, human, and technological assets, to ensure efficient and effective use across various projects and initiatives.
3. Ensure timely identification of potential risks and mitigation strategies to ensure the Force’s plans are resilient and adaptable to changing circumstances.
4. Establish metrics and KPIs to track the progress of strategic initiatives and ensure they are meeting the desired outcomes. Regularly review and adjust plans based on performance data.
5. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with the Force’s strategic goals.
6. Continuously evaluate and improve planning processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation.