Job Description

• Promoting the wider public good in all actions, acting in a morally, legally and socially appropriate manner in dealings with all stakeholders and members of project and/or programme and/or portfolio teams and the organization
• Determining the best means of satisfying requirements within the context of project and/or
• programme and/or portfolio objectives and constraints i.e. developing solutions
• Preparing and maintaining schedules for project and/or programme and/or portfolio activities and events, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements
• Developing, implementing and updating resource allocations plans (other than finance) needed for projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios, taking account of availabilities and scheduling
• Identifying and monitoring project and/or programme and/or portfolio risks (threats and
• opportunities), planning and implementing responses to them and responding to other issues that affect projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios
• Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
• Establishing, and implementing where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios and updating configuration documents as required
• Identifying, addressing and resolving differences between individuals and/or interest groups
• Inspiring others to deliver successful projects and/or programmes and/or
• portfolios
• Preparing and maintaining definitions of the requirements of projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios
• Developing and agreeing budgets for projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios and
• controlling forecast and actual costs against them
• Developing, maintaining and applying quality management processes for project and/or programme and/or portfolio activities and outputs

You are likely to be responsible for applying the following under supervision, in non-complex situations:

• Consolidating and documenting the fundamental components of projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios (scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities and
• issues, and quality requirements)
• Managing the integration of project outputs and/or programme outcomes and/or benefits into business-as-usual (project and programme office only), addressing the readiness of users, compatibility of work systems and the realization of benefits
• Planning and controlling finances of projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios as a means of driving performance and as part of the organization’s overall financial management
• Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities, that align with organizational practice
• Identifying and/or developing frameworks and methodologies that ensure management of projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios will be comprehensive and consistent across different initiatives (“framework” refers to the parameters, constraints or rules established to standardize delivery)
• Establishing and managing reviews at appropriate points during and after projects and/or programmes and/or portfolios, which will inform their governance by providing evaluations of progress, methodologies and continuing relevance
• Preparing, gaining approval of, refining and updating business cases that justify the initiation and/or continuation of projects and/or programmes in terms of benefits, costs and risks
• Identifying, defining, evaluating, planning, tracking and realizing the business benefits of programmes (and/or the projects within them)
• Identify, share and promote best practices and lessons learned to create a culture of learning and good practice that supports continuous improvement to optimize project delivery
• Work in an environment of uncertainty and continual change. Able to feel comfortable making decisions and setting direction without having the full picture and re-focus as details emerge.
• Can apply knowledge and techniques to reduce ambiguity
• Adapt to changing circumstances and adverse situations whilst remaining calm, reassuring others and maintaining performance
• Think of, research and apply new ideas and ways of doing things. Encourages and supports
• innovations from others, is willing to experiment and follow ideas through to implementation
• Plan, lead and effect positive cultural change, securing commitment and buy-in and promoting a positive long term vision. Recognizes when broader culture change is necessary to deliver a project

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires practical knowledge of project management discipline, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Has general understanding of defense industry practices and standards, public sector contracting, change and scope management,