Job summary
Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference?�
Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence?�
Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK�s Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement.�
1. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time.
2. Our Mission � Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability.
DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society.�
We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as 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.��
Come and join the DBS community today!�
Job description
Are you passionate about driving innovation and transformation in HR technology?
As a Product Manager in Defence Business Services FPCP Change Management Team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our MyHR system (Oracle HCM). You'll be responsible for supporting the development of a comprehensive road-map that transforms your assigned module, ensuring it aligns with our evolving business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
3. Oracle Release Management: Oversee the implementation of mandatory changes from Oracle's Quarterly Release Cycle, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
4. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Partner with Product Managers to champion collaboration, share best practices, and identify opportunities for cross-functional development.
5. Change Request Management: Efficiently manage a portfolio of business-as-usual change requests, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Change and Modernisation Team and Operational Teams to deliver impactful change initiatives across the organisation.
7. Strategic Road-map: Support the alignment of the strategic road-map for your module, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
8. Customer Feedback Analysis: Actively gather and analyse customer feedback to identify areas for improvement, driving enhancements through the change request process.
9. Performance Tracking: Provide clear and concise management information to track progress against Oracle release changes.
Person specification
This is a post which offers opportunities for the successful candidate to demonstrate and increase their knowledge of business change in a very high-profile role. We will be looking for someone who should be:
10. Enthusiastic in delivering change outcomes. You should be strategic in your thinking and able to influence key stakeholders, challenge when appropriate and make evidence-based decisions.
11. Able to work to tight deadlines; managing complex and conflicting priorities, while maintaining an excellent eye for detail and ensuring that all outputs are accurate, comprehensive and consistent.
12. Proactive, innovative and seeks opportunities to effect creative change via positive and effective use of Continuous Improvement. You will need to establish and develop effective working relationships across the organisation. You will make use of your networks to share expertise, achieving success through effective collaboration.
13. You should be able to demonstrate highly developed communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly, adapting your communication style to ensure that messages are understood and you promote an accessible, inclusive and empowered environment.
Join our team and make a lasting impact on the future of our MyHR system.
�Essential
14. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
16. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
17. Proven ability to influence key stakeholders and make data-driven decisions.
18. A passion for driving digital transformation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Desirable
19. Advantageous to have experience or knowledge of an Oracle HCM system.
Experience of managing change initiatives.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
20. Changing and Improving
21. Delivering at Pace
22. Communicating and Influencing
23. Seeing the Big Picture
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
24. Changing and Improving
25. Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes �10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
26. An environment with flexible working options Monday-Friday�
27. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service (pro rata). In addition to 8 public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for the King's birthday�
28. Hybrid working, where role permits�
29. An opportunity to be considered for Reward & Recognition- �250-�5000 per year.��
30. Family friendly policies including parental leave and adoption leave�
31. Learning and development tailored to your role�
32. Professional and personal development of skills�
33. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity�
34. Minimum of 15 days special leave in a rolling 12 month period for volunteer reserve commitments�
35. Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days per year�
�Allowances�
The post does not offer relocation expenses.�
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.�
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.�
Employment Hours�
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.�