The SDA are seeking a Project Controls Manager to join our In-Service Submarine (ISM) team specifically in our Superintendent Submarines (SUSM) Satellite Programme Management Office (PMO) supporting the operational boat programme. As part of this role Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for managing and undertaking the project control functions for Submarine Maintenance portfolios and supporting key elements of the larger projects and portfolios. This role acts as the focal point for all project controls activities, ensuring integration, quality, and accuracy in the data produced by the project controls team. You will play a key role in delivering timely and accurate project performance analysis and supporting internal and external stakeholders in achieving project success. 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. If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com Person specification Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: To act as the key contact for project controls and to integrate and co-ordinate all project controls activities within the project/programme. To ensure the quality and accuracy of all project controls data and artefacts is in-line with SDA policy, as well as ensure that these are utilised by the project team. Work with the Project Manager and commercial teams to ensure that contractor and supplier data is received in a timely manner, in an appropriate format and to the required Analyse performance of projects against the Programme Management Board (PMB), and communicate it to the project teams to ensure effective delivery. Manage resource planning in line with the project schedule, ensuring resource demand is underpinned by robust BOE (driven by schedule activities. Co-ordinate and Analyse project risks (Threats and Opportunities), alerting senior stakeholders to the need for mitigation and/or escalation. Manage project scope and change through robust assumption management and change control mitigation, to ensure that only documented, authorised changes are made. Communicate complex project controls data to key stakeholders of the project, programme and SDA Leadership Team, in a clear and audience appropriate manner. Essential Skills: Demonstrated experience in monitoring, analysing, and reporting on complex projects in high-pressure situations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and performance metrics. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across functions, including project managers, contractors, and external partners, to ensure seamless integration of project controls practices. Experience operating within regulated environment, with an understanding of Project Controls, cost management, scheduling, and risk management. Experience in Microsoft applications and Power BI. Must also have experience of the Project Support role, or a previous Project Control Manager assignment. Desirable: No specific qualifications mandatory, though a degree or membership of a suitable professional body (APM, AcostE etc.) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Controlling a project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Practitioner We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Controlling a project - Practitioner Benefits Alongside your salary of 45,700, Ministry of Defence contributes 13,239 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Discover My Benefits: 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/ 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% At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance (this is expected to be a minimum of 60% depending on business needs) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. 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The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence 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. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. At Sift, you will be assessed on: Personal Statement/ Experience - which should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential / desirable requirements for the role. Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture Leadership Technical Skills: Controlling a project - Practitioner At Interview, you will be assessed on: Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications. Behaviours: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Technical Skills: Controlling a project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Practitioner Please refer to the Technical Skills Framework and Behaviour document attached. Interviews will be conducted over Microsoft Teams. 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. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. 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There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam1@mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The surveyis voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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Apply and further information 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 Hurrell Email : SDA-HR-WorkforceResourcePlanning@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam1@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk. Attachments DE&S_F&A Competence Framework Opens in new window (pdf, 4023kB) PMPC Technical Competence Framework July 2020 Final Opens in new window (pdf, 209kB) 20240927-PCM_PII_SDA_Success_Profiles-FINAL-O Opens in new window (pdf, 140kB) 20241009 - Further Information - External Opens in new window (docx, 34kB)