Defence Digital Project Manager

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

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Job description

Are you ready to step into a Project Manager role that will make a tangible difference to Defence? Defence Digital is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our dynamic team and contribute to driving and overseeing project outputs. As a Project Manager, you will lead projects that support the UK's Defence and make a meaningful impact on our customers.

You will manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that each project aligns with Defence Digital's strategic objectives. Your key responsibilities will include creating and leading projects to deliver agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality constraints.

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, manage resources, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet objectives and deadlines.
• Ensure an appropriate benefits realisation strategy is in place and monitor the long-term delivery of benefits against the business case.
• Provide day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the project team, setting and maintaining project controls.
• Ensure effective change management processes are in place to agree on and document changes to deliverables.
• Identify and establish appropriate Project Controls.

For further information on the role and duties, please refer to the Project Delivery Capability Framework: Project Delivery Capability Framework - GOV.UK

**Due to security and information access restriction, the role is only open to a UK Sole BRITISH National**

Person specification

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organised individual with strong communication skills. You should be able to work well under pressure and confidently navigate complex challenges to drive projects to successful completion.

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role.  Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:

• Knowledge and experience with project management practices, methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and able to understand their needs and expectations.
• Strong organisational skills, supported by robust planning and prioritisation.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Planning
• Risk and Issue Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits

• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
• Benefit Pension Scheme:   Civil Service pension
• Please see Benefits link for more info: Civilian Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)

Equality and Diversity 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.

Professional Framework Statement   
Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing.  Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.

Learning & Development 
In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD

Hybrid Working

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.  This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity.  Requirements to attend other locations for official business or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).  The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.  This post is working 37 hours per week.  Please note that you will be required to attend site at least 4 days per week.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.