GovPass Delivery Manager (PMO and Business Change)

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government agency responsible for major property transformation projects. The role within the GovPass Programme involves leading change initiatives and stakeholder engagement, aimed at modernising Access Control Systems across iconic government sites. Ideal for candidates with strong project management experience and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

28.9% Civil Service Pension

Qualifications

• Outstanding organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience with Government Services.
• Proven experience in business change and project management.

Responsibilities

• Promote adaptability and continuous improvement culture.
• Develop change strategies aligned with GovPass objectives.
• Manage performance of the Service through PMO standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2, APMG)

Job description

• An exciting role in the heart of the GovPass Programme
• Hybrid: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Swindon, Nottingham

About Our Client

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government's office estate.



We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.



Representing the best covenant in the UK - His Majesty's Government - we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus and Net Zero Programmes, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions.



Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we're dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.



Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.



The GovPass Programme within the GPA is modernising Access Control Systems across HMG. Delivering a new UK government standard for card encryption improving building security and enabling greater interoperability through its innovative technology. GovPass is operating across the UK in HMG Estate and in some of the most iconic buildings and departments, with an ambition to expand this further over the coming years.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

• Promote a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the organisation, helping to build acceptance and support for change initiatives.
• Develop change strategies to align with GovPass objectives.
• Define, implement and evaluate a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged and enthused about the Service.
• Establish, apply and approve PMO standards to govern, support and monitor performance of the Service.
• Define and deliver training and development plans for the team and the Service.
• Financial, Commercial, Risk, and Resource Management.
• Support the planning and delivery across the various Service strands.

The Successful Applicant

You will have :

• Outstanding organisational and analytical skills
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and an ability to create a rapport with stakeholders
• Great problem solving skills with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a fast paced environment
• Experience working in or alongside a Government Services

Experience and Technical Skills :

• Proven experience within a business change and project management/ PMO role
• Experience working in and with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and managing stakeholder expectations throughout projects

Qualifications :

• Ideally, you will hold a formal Project Management Qualification such as PRINCE2, APMG or a willingness to study

What's on Offer

• A salary between £41,055 and £44,415
• 28.9% Civil Service Pension
• Closing Date - 18th July 2025