Defence Digital Senior Projects Support Officer
Job summary
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
Defence Digital is a rewarding and dynamic place to work. We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Projects Support Officer, to aid the core Delivery Defences Capabilities. It was created out of a long-term governance structure, that delivers the assurance to the Senior Responsible Owner in the effective delivery of the Programme benefits. The team provides the operational focus, for the capability that you will be delivering.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the programme by supporting the Programme Delivery Manager and wider team through the operation of programme management processes, and the coordination of programme management actions and activities on their behalf. Working closely with the Delivery Teams across the individual projects to obtain assurance regarding project progress.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Person specification
We are a friendly, diverse, and inclusive team of energetic and creative individuals and welcome those who can bring their talents and fresh perspectives to the team. You will work to provide assurance that projects are being delivered with a focus on performance, cost, and time across the programme.
This role covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the programmes objectives. This will be achieved through:
- Collect timely and accurate data to report on Assurance activities, planned or otherwise on a regular basis to the Programme Delivery Manager, ensuring there are regular reviews with project managers to monitor the progress of the projects, highlighting any issues with performance, cost, or time.
- Monitor project milestones and provide assurance that the project activities and project plan remain aligned to the programme objectives. Maintain records for each project with regards to key points and decisions.
- Implement and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling of the programme
- Responsible for collating outcomes or recommendations from reviews and feeding these back to the Programme Delivery Manager. Ensure project review meetings are scheduled and attended. Provide an update on the outcomes to the Programme Delivery Manager with reference to delivering against the business case, highlighting any issues.
- Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently.
- Manage professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and act as lead point of contact for some external parties. Draft and sign-off correspondence as required.
- Monitor project spend against the original budget, work with the project manager to create any requests for change, ensuring these follow the correct process.
- Monitor potential risk areas for each project, working with risk managers and escalating to the Programme Delivery Manager as appropriate.
You will need to have the following Essential Criteria.
- Experience in project or programme management.
- Demonstrable experience of reporting on project or programme performance.
- Knowledge and understanding of the project life cycle.
For further information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Project Delivery Capability Framework: Project Delivery Capability Framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
**Please note that due to security and information access restriction, the role is only open to a sole BRITISH national**
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Change Control
- Knowledge Management
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)
Nationality requirements
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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