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Deputy Director of Transformation

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

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  • You will manage transformation projects, track delivery progress, create business cases, lead a team of 20-30 FTE, and collaborate with multi-functional teams across the organization.
  • You will manage project delivery, track progress, lead multi-disciplinary teams, create business cases, and oversee a team of 20-30 FTE while engaging with senior officials.

Requirements

  • As Deputy Director For Transformation, You Will Have
  • Responsibility for the pathfinder portfolio and ExCo Transformation plan – planning and tracking progress of delivery for projects to tackle critical problems across Justice, including coordination between other directorates and groups. Updating and securing ongoing buy-in for pathfinder elements of the ExCo Transformation plan.
  • Delivery accountability for Service Strategy and Transformation – leadership and delivery of pathfinder projects owned within the directorate, through the use of multi-disciplinary teams and innovative technology. Delivery to include the full lifecycle of the work (planning, design, build and scaling).
  • Progress across the pathfinder portfolio to senior officials and Ministers, in particular focusing on delivery progress for priority work.
  • Business case responsibility – creation and iteration of business cases that clearly outline the quantitative benefits of pathfinder activity and successfully make the case for ongoing investment over the next 4 years.
  • Team leadership and senior leadership team responsibilities – line management of c.20FTE – 30 FTE and regular contributions to the running of the Service Strategy and Transformation Directorate as a member of its senior leadership team. The DD will exemplify civil service values and leadership traits and champion this within their teams. They will also matrix manage work of up to 80FTE across MoJ through multi-functional transformation teams.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibility for the pathfinder portfolio and ExCo Transformation plan – planning and tracking progress of delivery for projects to tackle critical problems across Justice, including coordination between other directorates and groups. Updating and securing ongoing buy-in for pathfinder elements of the ExCo Transformation plan.
  • Delivery accountability for Service Strategy and Transformation – leadership and delivery of pathfinder projects owned within the directorate, through the use of multi-disciplinary teams and innovative technology. Delivery to include the full lifecycle of the work (planning, design, build and scaling).
  • Progress across the pathfinder portfolio to senior officials and Ministers, in particular focusing on delivery progress for priority work.
  • Business case responsibility – creation and iteration of business cases that clearly outline the quantitative benefits of pathfinder activity and successfully make the case for ongoing investment over the next 4 years.
  • Team leadership and senior leadership team responsibilities – line management of c.20FTE – 30 FTE and regular contributions to the running of the Service Strategy and Transformation Directorate as a member of its senior leadership team. The DD will exemplify civil service values and leadership traits and champion this within their teams. They will also matrix manage work of up to 80FTE across MoJ through multi-functional transformation teams.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Deputy Director of Transformation?

The primary responsibility of the Deputy Director of Transformation is to deliver end-to-end service transformation of public-facing Ministry of Justice (MoJ) services through a newly established pathfinder model, overseeing the planning, design, delivery, and reporting of multiple pathfinder projects.

How many staff members will the Deputy Director be managing?

The Deputy Director will have line management responsibility for approximately 20 to 30 staff members and will also have matrix management responsibilities for up to 80 staff across multi-functional transformation teams.

What type of experience are you looking for in candidates?

We are looking for strong leaders with proven experience in delivering change programs, ideally within the public or private sector, and candidates with experience in digital delivery leadership.

Will the Deputy Director report progress to any officials?

Yes, the Deputy Director will be responsible for updating senior officials and Ministers on the progress across the pathfinder portfolio and focusing on the delivery progress for priority work.

What are the expected behaviours for candidates during the selection process?

Candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours: Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, and Changing and Improving.

Is this role based in a specific location?

This is a nationally based role, with potential locations across various regions in England and Wales.

Does the position provide access to a pension scheme?

Yes, the Ministry of Justice contributes to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, which includes a significant employer contribution.

Are there opportunities for learning and development in this role?

Yes, there is access to learning and development opportunities as part of the role.

What is the minimum assignment duration for this role?

The minimum assignment duration for this role is expected to be three years.

What diversity and inclusion initiatives does the Ministry of Justice support?

The Ministry of Justice is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all backgrounds and emphasizing equal opportunities within its workforce.

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