On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager Inside IR35 for a 18 months contract based Hybrid 2 days a week in Corsham.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.
To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.
Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you're a permanent appointee or an interim.
SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks.
As a Senior Project Manager your main responsibilities will be to:
* Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
* Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies.
* Coordinate development of the Business Case.
* Track delivery within budget.
* Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. May work independently or with a small team.
* Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place, and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case.
* Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships.
* Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate.
* Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making.
* Support or set appropriate project assurance.
* Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders.
* Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance
Essential:
* Experience in SATCOM Maritime Terminals
* Good understanding of MOD Equipment Procurement
* Excellent experience in Project Management in planning and leading a team
* Stakeholder Management
* APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent
Desirable:
* Good understanding of MOD Approvals
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT NAME guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different