Head of Project Resources

Digital Catapult; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced project delivery professionals for the role of Head of Project Resources. This pivotal position involves overseeing a team of Programme and Project Managers, enhancing delivery capabilities, and managing a diverse portfolio of innovative programmes. The successful candidate will champion a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while collaborating with various departments to ensure effective project delivery. Join a vibrant team that values learning and development, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension up to 10%

Gym Discounts

Life insurance 4x salary

Investment in ongoing learning

Company social events

Free office snacks

E-Vehicle Scheme

Enhanced parental policies

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Significant project and programme management experience.
• Strong leadership skills with team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Programme and Project Managers.
• Implement standardized project management methodologies.
• Monitor performance and ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Team Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management or Related Field

Job description

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We are seeking two experienced project delivery professionals to take on the role of Head of Project Resources, in the Programme Delivery team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing a team of up to twelve Programme and Project Managers, focusing on building and managing the necessary delivery capabilities to meet current needs and support future pipelines. As well as managing the deployment of the team across a diverse portfolio of highly technical and innovative programmes valued at over £200 million over the next five years, you will take the lead on coordinating Programme Delivery input into new business development and support the planning & costing of annual core grant funded investment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties)

• Team Management: Manage and provide mentorship to a team of up to twelve Programme and Project Managers ensuring effective performance management while promoting a culture of learning, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Delivery Management: Seek opportunities to define, develop and implement standardized project management methodologies, and manage input in to new business development
• Operational Leadership: As part of the Programme Delivery Management Team, develop a Project Management Community of Practise
• Collaboration: Work closely with other department heads to integrate Project Delivery activities across Digital Catapult
• Resource Allocation: Work closely with and support the Head of OPMO and Heads of Project Delivery to ensure effective and efficient assignment of resources to programme and project management roles.
• Performance Management: Monitor performance of individuals within assigned roles to help assure continued successful delivery whilst balancing utilisation rates with development opportunities and business needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve programme and project delivery at Digital Catapult.

We are seeking two experienced project delivery professionals to take on the role of Head of Project Resources, in the Programme Delivery team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing a team of up to twelve Programme and Project Managers, focusing on building and managing the necessary delivery capabilities to meet current needs and support future pipelines. As well as managing the deployment of the team across a diverse portfolio of highly technical and innovative programmes valued at over £200 million over the next five years, you will take the lead on coordinating Programme Delivery input into new business development and support the planning & costing of annual core grant funded investment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties)

• Team Management: Manage and provide mentorship to a team of up to twelve Programme and Project Managers ensuring effective performance management while promoting a culture of learning, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Delivery Management: Seek opportunities to define, develop and implement standardized project management methodologies, and manage input in to new business development

• Operational Leadership: As part of the Programme Delivery Management Team, develop a Project Management Community of Practise

• Collaboration: Work closely with other department heads to integrate Project Delivery activities across Digital Catapult

• Resource Allocation: Work closely with and support the Head of OPMO and Heads of Project Delivery to ensure effective and efficient assignment of resources to programme and project management roles.

• Performance Management: Monitor performance of individuals within assigned roles to help assure continued successful delivery whilst balancing utilisation rates with development opportunities and business needs.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve programme and project delivery at Digital Catapult.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience)

• Significant project and programme management experience ranging from small, agile projects through to larger scale programmes.

• Strong leadership skills - previous experience of line managing a similar size team.

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  

Deadline for Applications: Monday 12th May @ 5pm

Benefits

• We are in the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is aDisability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced parent related policies including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heardand a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groupsand volunteering activities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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