Project Manager
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| Job Type | |
| Location | Porton Down |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £532.70 Inside IR35 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Telephone | 07597378032 |
| Job Ref | LH-LOT-29859 |
- Description
• Job Title: Project Manager
• CV Submission Deadline: Mon 29th Oct @ 15:45
• Daily Pay Rates: 532.70 Umbrella
• Hours: Daily 7.4 / Weekly 37
• Location: South West:Porton Down
• Contract Length: 05/11/2018 to 29/03/2019– 100 days
• Security Clearance Level Required: SC - Security Check
Background Information
The Knowledge and Information Systems Intelligent Client Capability (KIS ICC) is responsible for ensuring that Project, Demand and Delivered services are provided to the specified time cost and quality constraints delivering the outcomes required by Dstl. Under current arrangements the KIS ICC’s focus is working with the primary supplier (Sopra Steria Ltd.). However a significant increase in capital investment has resulted in us seeking solutions through alternate route such us government frameworks. This role will provide the leadership of project delivery for these alternative routes; working closely with commercial functions to source suppliers and solutions, managing the delivery of these solutions and working with the primary supplier to integrate these solutions on the Dstl estate.
We are looking for someone who has; A proven track record as a confident project manager delivering complex technical projects to challenging timescales with the following additional skills and experience: Ability to engage widely, internally and externally; liaison within KIS, Sopra Steria, Commercial, other external 3 rd parties and governance boards will be required. Experience of IT Infrastructure provisions. Proven track record in project planning, bench marking and horizon scanning Ability to monitor and manage project risks, actively addressing issues and challenges, but also identify and exploit opportunities when they arise.
Essentials and Desireables
Experience in working within commercial frameworks and supplier management. Preferably to have an appreciation of technology gap solutions, supporting the identification of the right technology to plug the capability gap between the as-is and to be. Appreciation of Business and IS service models to deliver technology strategy and solutions. Appreciation of IS architectures and technology to deliver IS strategy. Appreciation of service design
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
Essential Project Management - Prince 2 Practitioner certification and/or a recognised Agile PM Certification e.g. Scrum Knowledge of IT Services Risk Management Communication Leadership
Personal Qualities: A natural problem solver Comfortable in leading, managing and influencing Can work to specifications even if the links are complex or unclear/undefined. Enjoys contributing to technical strategy
Qualifications Essential APM, Prince 2 and or Agile Method e.g. Scrum Desirable Management of Successful Programmes (MSP)
Desirable List
Team Management
☐Evidence of developing and managing team objectives at different stages through a range of tools, balancing each individuals needs and requirements
☐Communicates regularly with the team to establish ambition, a no blame culture and an environment encouraging innovative “out of the box” thinking
☐Identifies and acts upon opportunities for mentoring and coaching for effective development and knowledge transfer
1. Proven project manager track record delivering complex technical projects to challenging timescales. 2. Ability to engage widely, internally and externally; liaison within IT dept., Dstl Commercial, other external 3rd parties and governance boards will be required. 3. Experience of IT Infrastructure provisions. 4. Ability to monitor and manage project risks, actively addressing issues and challenges, but also identify and exploit opportunities when they arise. 5. Experience in working within commercial frameworks and supplier management.
