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DDAT - Programme Delivery Manager

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UK Ministry of Defence

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must lead a large technical team, manage client priorities, and brief managers. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are essential. Security checks required.
  • You will manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder relationships, oversee project teams, remove blockers, balance objectives, and ensure smooth delivery of priority projects while supporting your team.

Requirements

  • This post suits a person who can lead and organise a large team of technical specialists. You will see the big picture but will understand that the team's clients and stakeholders, including more senior officers, will have their own priorities and anxieties which may not initially harmonise with that big picture. Clients will almost certainly each expect to be given priority over all others so you will need to expertly manage your clients and stakeholders expectations, (including your own team members,) to reach the best balance for all parties. You will need to brief your managers on projects within your portfolio, and help your team leaders and team members to bring their best, to enjoy their work and to be productive.
  • We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • 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.
  • People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
  • This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Responsibilities

  • manage dependencies, risks, stakeholder and supplier relationships.
  • balance objectives and client pressures and redeploy people and resources.
  • Know Agile and Waterfall methodologies and product and service lifecycles.
  • be a programme escalation point and have an awareness of the bigger picture.
  • remove blockers
  • support and report upwards to the Head of Analysis Digital
  • support and coach project leads and colleagues
  • Line Manage several C2 Team Leaders in Bristol and London
  • Maintain resource and work plans, prioritising resource
  • Directly Project Manage priority projects.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with clients and stakeholders, understanding their needs and concerns.
  • Supported by your digital team, manage mildly technical conversations with data suppliers
  • Maintain a knowledge of dependencies between data systems

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is DDAT - Programme Delivery Manager.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Filton, South West England, BS34 8QW.

What is the weekly working hours for this position?

This position is advertised for 37 hours per week.

What are the main responsibilities of the Programme Delivery Manager?

The Programme Delivery Manager is accountable for the delivery of digital and data products and services, managing complex workstreams, understanding dependencies, balancing client pressures, and supporting project leads and teams.

What project management methodologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should know Agile and Waterfall methodologies and be familiar with product and service lifecycles.

Will there be line management responsibilities in this role?

Yes, the job holder will line manage several C2 Team Leaders in Bristol and London.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers learning and development tailored to your role.

What type of pension scheme is available for this position?

The Ministry of Defence contributes towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

How much annual leave is offered with this role?

The role offers 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service, plus 8 public holidays and additional leave for specific occasions.

Is there a probation period for new recruits?

Yes, external recruits who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Will travel expenses for interviews be reimbursed?

No, expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

What is the process for applying to this role?

Candidates will need to submit their CV details, a statement of suitability (1250-word count), and will be assessed on their behaviours and experience.

Is there a requirement for security checks?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements before appointment.

Who should candidates contact for further information about the role?

Candidates can contact Adam Beirne at adam.beirne399@mod.gov.uk or call 03001619213 for job-related inquiries.

What type of candidates are eligible to apply?

UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, and nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, among others, are eligible to apply.

Are smoking products permitted in the workplace?

No, smoking and the use of all tobacco products are not permitted in the Defence working environment, except for certain exemptions.

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We protect the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget. Our priorities 2015 to 2020 are to: protect our people project our global influence promote our prosperity maintain a strategic base and integrated global support network, and manage the Department of State