Deputy Director Programme Management and Operations

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director for Programme Management and Operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of innovative services while collaborating with external experts and stakeholders. Your expertise in project management will be crucial as you navigate complex challenges, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels and make a significant impact on public service delivery. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects and programmes with strong project management skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of new services and manage multiple large contracts.
• Lead planning and delivery, ensuring project governance and stakeholder management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Governance

Team Leadership

Education

Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner

APM Registered Project Professional

Major Projects Leadership Academy

Job description

Deputy Director Programme Management and Operations

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Location: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, and Salford with occasional travel required.

Employment Type: 2-year Fixed Term. Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Programme and Operations Deputy Director to oversee the delivery of new services, working closely with external experts and Subject Matter Experts across DSIT and partners. You will partner with Commercial colleagues to manage multiple large contracts.

Your responsibilities include leading planning and delivery, overseeing work streams, managing dependencies, and ensuring project governance. You will work with stakeholders to manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring the delivery of project outputs and benefits.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating and translating vision into delivery objectives.
• Leading internal and external stakeholder relationships, providing advice and assurance to senior stakeholders.
• Monitoring and managing dependencies, resolving issues across the programme.
• Providing guidance on programmatic ways of working.
• Leading risk and issue management, ensuring mitigations are in place.
• Ensuring benefits are realized through planning and design.
• Overseeing programme performance and governance frameworks.
• Defining project scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Establishing roles, responsibilities, controls, and approval routes.
• Representing the programme and deputising for the Programme Director as needed.

Person specification

The ideal candidate will have experience leading complex projects and programmes, with strong project management skills. You should demonstrate:

• Ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Influence and impact in decision-making.
• Independent working skills in planning, governance, and risk management.
• Experience in motivating and mentoring colleagues.

Experience in managing large programmes or designing shared services (Finance, HR, Procurement) is advantageous.

Qualifications

Qualifications or significant experience aligned with the Civil Service Project Delivery Capability Framework for a Programme Manager SCS1 Role, such as:

• Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner
• APM Registered Project Professional
• Major Projects Leadership Academy

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Management and Other

Industries

• Government Relations Services