Head of Project Resources

Digital Catapult; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for two experienced project delivery professionals to lead and oversee a dynamic team within their Programme Delivery department. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of innovative programmes, ensuring effective resource allocation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to inclusion and ongoing development, this organization offers a vibrant workplace recognized among the UK's best. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for ongoing learning and development

Vibrant culture promoting inclusion and feedback

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project and programme management across various scales.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Programme and Project Managers.
• Define and implement standardized project management methodologies.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Resource Allocation

Performance Management

Continuous Improvement

Job description

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. You will manage 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. Additionally, you will coordinate Programme Delivery input into new business development and support the planning and costing of annual core grant-funded investments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)

1. Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of up to twelve Programme and Project Managers, ensuring effective performance management and fostering a culture of learning, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
2. Delivery Management: Define, develop, and implement standardized project management methodologies, and contribute to new business development efforts.
3. Operational Leadership: As part of the Programme Delivery Management Team, develop a Project Management Community of Practice.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with other department heads to integrate Project Delivery activities across Digital Catapult.
5. Resource Allocation: Collaborate with the Head of OPMO and other Heads of Project Delivery to ensure effective resource assignment.
6. Performance Management: Monitor individual performance to ensure successful delivery while balancing utilization, development opportunities, and business needs.
7. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to enhance programme and project delivery.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Experience)

1. Significant project and programme management experience, from small agile projects to large-scale programmes.
2. Strong leadership skills with previous experience managing a team of similar size.
3. Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a vibrant culture promoting inclusion and feedback, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. Our workplace is recognized among the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations categories. We are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.