Barrow In Furness LA14 1AF Job Summary The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put out values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, there are many communities that you can belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary. Job Description The Submarine Enterprise Acquisition Capability (SMEAC) Programme is a CAT A endeavour, focused on the planning for and delivery of the future submarine acquisition capability (manufacturing, workforce, enabling activity, supply chain etc). Key Aspects: This role is in the Barrow Transformation Team of the SMEAC programme with a focus on all elements of Barrow delivery that require transformation to achieve the outcomes required of the SMEAC programme, including Infrastructure through development of the Site Master Plan, IT and People transformation. The role will lead on development of specific Project Delivery artefacts, Permisssioning cases, contract management once contracted and tracking and reporting of delivery. Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To: Programme Delivery. Managing to the baseline for delivery with BAE Systems, in respect of the Programme contracted scope. Implementing agreed processes for any changes to the baseline and ensuring the appropriate authorisations are secured to effectively embed the changes without compromising on programme delivery. Build strong relationships and act as a point of contact for the delivery programme teams in BAES, and establishing effective ways of working to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis. Implementing necessary action plans in response to issues, risk, opportunities in the programme within BAES transformation scope. Managing risks, issues and mitigation within the BAES scope through SDA programme delegations - escalating to Head of Dept where necessary. Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, to deliver agreed time, cost, and quality outcomes across different stages of the life cycle. Demonstrate resilience in operating in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments. Work to maintain an open, no blame and inclusive culture, and leading by example. Champion career and delivery management and proactively support the wider development of the PM community. Measuring Performance. Assuring the overall performance against BAES Transformation contracted scope including reporting requirements and risk management. Implementing Processes to set, change (within delegations), and hold the Parties to account against the baseline for the BAES contracted scope. Monitoring and authorising (above a threshold) baseline Change to known key dependencies (e.g. completion of integration activity). Identifying, monitoring, and challenging BAES on their management of known issues, risks, and opportunities within their scope. Recommending (within delegations) to the Head of Dept the commitment of risk funding against identified issues, risks, or opportunities. Support the Head of Dept in preparing for Management Reviews (e.g. providing commentary on information from Project Controls and requesting further analysis) and other governance forums, in respect of BAES scope. Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application. The Submarine Enterprise Acquisition Capability (SMEAC) Programme is a CAT A endeavour, focused on the planning for and delivery of the future submarine acquisition capability (manufacturing, workforce, enabling activity, supply chain etc). Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To: Programme Delivery. Managing to the baseline for delivery with BAE Systems, in respect of the Programme contracted scope. Implementing agreed processes for any changes to the baseline and ensuring the appropriate authorisations are secured to effectively embed the changes without compromising on programme delivery. Build strong relationships and act as a point of contact for the delivery programme teams in BAES, and establishing effective ways of working to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis. Implementing necessary action plans in response to issues, risk, opportunities in the programme within BAES transformation scope. Managing risks, issues and mitigation within the BAES scope through SDA programme delegations - escalating to Head of Dept where necessary. Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, to deliver agreed time, cost, and quality outcomes across different stages of the life cycle. Demonstrate resilience in operating in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments. Work to maintain an open, no blame and inclusive culture, and leading by example. Champion career and delivery management and proactively support the wider development of the PM community. Measuring Performance. Assuring the overall performance against BAES Transformation contracted scope including reporting requirements and risk management. Implementing Processes to set, change (within delegations), and hold the Parties to account against the baseline for the BAES contracted scope. Monitoring and authorising (above a threshold) baseline Change to known key dependencies (e.g. completion of integration activity). Identifying, monitoring, and challenging BAES on their management of known issues, risks, and opportunities within their scope. Recommending (within delegations) to the Head of Dept the commitment of risk funding against identified issues, risks, or opportunities. Support the Head of Dept in preparing for Management Reviews (e.g. providing commentary on information from Project Controls and requesting further analysis) and other governance forums, in respect of BAES scope. Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application. Person specification For This Role We Are Seeking The Following: A proven track record of project delivery and the ability to interpret and challenge the reported position. Ability to interrogate data and evidence provided to develop a coherent Business case. Extensive experience of building strong stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders including key suppliers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong team working skills and a collaborative approach. Competent in all MS office applications. To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following: Essential Criteria For This Role: Association of Project Managers (APM) qualification or equivalent or Project Delivery experience within complex projects. These Criteria Are Desirable, But Not Essential: Experience of delivering complex transformation across functions. Understanding of the RIBA stages of work. Awareness of NEC Contracting. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Setting the Project / Programme Context - Practitioner Controlling a Project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Practitioner Alongside your salary of £61,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,700 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. 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Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture - CSBC4 Changing and Improving - CSBC4 Making Effective Decisions - CSBC4 Communicating and Influencing - CSBC4 Technical Competencies: Setting the Project / Programme Context - Practitioner Controlling a Project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Practitioner At the Interview Stage, you will be assessed against the following; Behaviours: Changing and Improving - CSBC4 Making Effective Decisions - CSBC4 Technical Competencies: Controlling a Project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Practitioner The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. 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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : Mark Bailey Email : mark.bailey139@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk Further information Please see Further Information document attached.