Defence Marine Services Next Generation (DMS-NG), Project Manager

UK Ministry of Defence

Jul 10

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
£35.3K
Portsmouth

Requirements

Experience of working in a project/programme management
Knowledge of Risk Opportunity & Issue Management
Governance
Stakeholder and Communications Management
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (including Project, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Desirable:
Experience of working within a project environment.
Management of Risk (Foundation/Practitioner) (or working towards upon joining)
Association of Project Management (APM) (or working towards upon joining)
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) (or working towards upon joining)
Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Delivering at Pace

Responsibilities

Defence Marine Services Next Generation (DMS-NG) is part of the Navy Acquisition business area within Navy Command, operating through NBC Portsmouth, as the Senior User. DMS is responsible for meeting tri-service customer requirements for Marine Services support within the Naval Bases at Clyde, Devonport and Portsmouth and various Out-of-Port activities in support of Defence outputs. DMS outputs are delivered through two contracts, the Continued Provision of Marine Services (CPMS) and the Range Safety and Aircrew Training (RSACT).
DMS – NG is a Cat A programme that will put in place contractual arrangements to deliver future Marine Services to Defence. It will replace the two current contracts: the Continued Procurement of Marine Services (CPMS) (which continues from PMS) and the marine support to Range Safety and Aircrew Training (RSACT).
As Project Manager your role will include project planning, resource management, risk management and communications management, you will be responsible for delivering the project in line with the project schedule and reporting progress. The post holder will be responsible to the DMS-NG Programme Manager.
To provide project management to contract 1 project within the DMS-NG programme to facilitate delivery to schedule against milestones. Ensure regular measurement of project progress against the schedule baseline.
Chair project level meetings and act as project focal point, to ensure all relevant project information is correctly reported, progress is tracked, and decisions are escalated in line with DMS-NG programmatic ways of working. Monitor major milestones to ensure they are clearly measurable, concisely described, managed, updated, and reported in support of the PMO Head. Provide analysis of status reports in line with the reporting cadence
Assist in the creation of briefing packs in line with the reporting cadence and support Artefact Management (Specific Evidence Table). Support Learning from Experience evidence.
Ensure all information is produced in line with the change control process if any changes are required to the project.
Support the Programme in the reporting of Risk, Master Dependencies, Assumptions List (MDAL).

FAQs

What is the primary objective of the Defence Marine Services Next Generation (DMS-NG) project?

The primary objective of the DMS-NG project is to replace the current contracts for Marine Services support in the Naval Bases at Clyde, Devonport, and Portsmouth, as well as various Out-of-Port activities, in order to meet MOD customer requirements for approximately 125 vessels.

What are the main responsibilities of the Project Manager within the DMS-NG programme?

The Project Manager is responsible for project planning, resource management, risk management, communications management, delivering the project in line with the project schedule, and reporting progress. Additionally, the Project Manager will chair project meetings, track progress, escalate decisions, and ensure adherence to change control processes.

What types of activities does the DMS-NG project's current outputs support?

The current outputs support activities such as berthing HMS QNLZ, transporting fuel, ammunition, and passengers, aiding military exercises, and maintaining over 350 navigational markers and moorings worldwide.

What qualifications or experience are essential for candidates applying for the Project Manager position?

Essential qualifications include experience in project/programme management, knowledge of risk opportunity & issue management, governance, stakeholder and communications management, and proficiency in Microsoft applications like Project, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

What desirable qualifications might enhance a candidate’s application for this position?

Desirable qualifications may include experience working within a project environment, management of risk certifications (Foundation/Practitioner), Association of Project Management (APM) certifications, and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certifications.

How many hours per week is the Project Manager position advertised for?

The Project Manager position is advertised for 37 hours per week.

How does DMS-NG value its employees in terms of work-life balance?

DMS-NG values diversity and operates flexible modern ways of working, allowing employees to find the balance of home and office working that suits them best.

What behaviours will be assessed during the selection process?

The selection process will assess candidates on their leadership, communicating and influencing skills, ability to work together with others, and their capacity to deliver at pace.

Who does the Project Manager report to in the DMS-NG programme?

The Project Manager reports to the DMS-NG Programme Manager.

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