Defence Digital Senior Delivery 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 cyber security 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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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

This position is pivotal in guaranteeing the successful execution of projects, products, and services by coordinating teams, overseeing timelines, eliminating barriers, and aligning with Defence Digital objectives. Emphasising the facilitation of collaboration, monitoring progress, and upholding quality standards during delivery will be paramount.

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex products and services, contributing to larger programmes and portfolios. In Defence Digital, these programmes may encompass various intricate work-streams that require careful management to achieve overall objectives.

You will be responsible for managing risks, budgets, and personnel, and ensuring that governance frameworks are in place to meet both the programme's and Defence Digital’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage or influence programme spending, contributing to budgets, forecasts, actual expenditures, and business cases.
• Understand, manage, and communicate with complex stakeholder groups throughout the programme life cycle, balancing their priorities.
• Serve as the escalation point for the programme as well as supporting and coaching delivery managers, and programme team members.
• Leadership and accountability for the performance of your team, ensuring the team is motivated and working well.
• Balance objectives and reallocate people and resources as priorities shift.

For further information on the role and duties of a Senior Delivery Manager, please refer to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework: Delivery manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

Person specification

We’re looking for an ambitious individual who thrives in leading teams and excels in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. A resilient problem-solver with a natural curiosity, you’ll be comfortable thinking strategically, driving innovation, and contributing to change initiatives.  You’ll be a team-oriented leader who knows how to elevate team performance and lay the groundwork for continuous improvement.

This role requires strong collaboration skills, as you’ll be responsible for bridging communication between technical and non-technical teams while maintaining a cohesive and productive team dynamic.

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:

• Please describe your experience in building and leading a high performing team, how you led the team, and built an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Please describe your experience in delivery management, including where you have successfully delivered a critical Information Communication Technology programme or project.
• Please provide evidence of your expertise in developing, influencing, and managing diverse and critical stakeholder relationships.

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

• Communicating between Technical and Non-Technical
• Maintaining Delivery Momentum
• Planning

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 to 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 office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. 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). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. 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 position is advertised at 37 hours per week.  Based on the tasks and business needs, you may be required to travel for meetings to various sites, including locations within the UK.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.

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. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Things you need to know

Selection process details

• Name :Defence Digital Talent Acquisition Team
• Email :UKStratComDD-HR-TalentAcqDel@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email :DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information