Agile Project Manager (DV or SC Cleared Ideally)

Role:

Agile Technical Project Manager

(To apply candidate must be willing to undergo DV level security clearance)

Background:

Over the next three years we will be working to deliver a new and integrated target state systems architecture. This uplift in capability will see a greater level of interaction between networks, sharing data across processing components and a significant increase in analytical flexibility.

We have a high priority challenge to develop a key business capability that will build upon, refine and expand existing capability with additional finance, people and technical resource. With an 8-figure budget and c.50 staff in the portfolio, this work deliver across all core areas of the business and is well supported by the management board.

The team exhibits high energy and a desire to understand the needs of the stakeholders and a drive to overcome challenges to get things done. We are developing innovative solutions and technologies which address the fundamental business requirements; making information accessible and available.

Summary of Position:

Reporting into the Programme Manager, the Technical Project Manager will lead a project or set of projects to deliver a blend of technology and business processes. You will be able to understand, define and articulate the architecture and technology needed to meet the business requirement. You must be experienced in matrix management of business analysts and technical resources and understand modern technologies, systems and processes. Sound judgement, vision, flexibility and great communication are essential along with interpersonal, influencing, analytical , technical and leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Definition and management of activity across the project team
* Shaping of high-level design and technology required to deliver a business outcome
* Constructing and delivering plans that bring together technology (both application and infrastructure) with people and process
* Managing effective communications with the Programme Manager and project stakeholders (including benefits, schedules, priorities & status)
* Alignment of delivery with other dependencies internal to the project, within the programme and across other parts of the business, particularly working with business analysts, architects, developers and testers to define the business and technical solutions
* Proactive risk and issue management
* Flexible and result drive approach to planning

Knowledge and Experience Required:

* Five years project management experience
* Demonstrable experience of managing small cross- functional teams (including permanent and third party staff)
* Demonstrable experience in design/ architecture or integration management of complex application and infrastructure architectures
* Experienced in AGILE delivery methodologies
* Demonstrable experience at overcoming barriers to delivery
* Experience of working with other relevant government departments
* First degree or post-graduate qualification
* MSP, APM or Prince Practitioner

General competencies:

* Excellent written & oral communication skills (E)
* Experience at operating with a high level of autonomy (E)
* Excellent knowledge of product lifecycle, tools and processes (E)
* Able to objectively assess solutions to meet business demand, striking the right balance of people, technology & process where required (E)
* Ability to manage many small, independent work packages across multiple systems (E)