Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic planning and business management within a major digital transformation programme. This role involves managing financial data, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Candidates should have a proven track record in financial management and the ability to drive innovation within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerBI.
• Experience in managing complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Understand financial foundations of the Programme's business case.
• Align programme deliverables with strategic objectives.
• Manage stakeholder queries and deliver financial reports.

Skills

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Management

Innovation

Change Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

The Environment Agency (EA) is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek and embrace diversity to benefit our staff, communities, and environment.

We offer an exciting opportunity to lead strategic planning and business management within the largest digital transformation programme in the Environment & Business directorate. The Regulatory Services Programme aims to deliver digital services that revolutionize environmental regulation.

You will be a key member within the Programme Management Office (PMO), providing valuable input on financial and business management to mitigate risks, resolve barriers, and ensure value for money aligned with the business case.

We seek someone with a proven track record in managing complex financial data and collaborating to maximize value and influence investment decisions.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding the financial and economic foundations of the Programme's business case and funding bids.
• Aligning programme deliverables with strategic objectives and managing change control processes.
• Supporting the Programme Manager to ensure changes to scope, cost, and quality are approved and affordable.
• Managing stakeholder queries and delivering regular financial and programme reports across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
• Assisting with investment and funding activities and ensuring compliance with governance standards.
• Supporting business management through lifecycle cost allocations.

The team:

Our Digital, Innovation, and Programmes team directs digital strategy implementation, working with Defra shared services and third-party suppliers to deliver user-centered digital services that are efficient, simple, and fast.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI).
• Experience in managing complex financial information.
• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and funding processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Experience with business case development, approval, and assurance processes.
• Understanding of governance around spend control and assurance.
• Proven ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation.

Additional Information:

We support flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities and provide training tailored to incident management development objectives.

The role is based at an EA Office location with a flexible working pattern. Some travel may be required.

For more details, please see the Candidate/Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail]. Applications are assessed based on competency questions, with interviews via MS Teams within three weeks of closing. Candidates may be placed on a reserve list for six months for alternative opportunities.

Competencies:

1. Influences and Persuades Others: Demonstrate how you've effectively presented and gained acceptance for your plans, handling objections and achieving outcomes.
2. Manages the Business: Share an example of contributing to a business plan's success, highlighting your role and the benefits achieved.
3. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation, and Quality: Describe how you've identified and implemented improvements, monitored their effectiveness, and the benefits realized.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment does not confer Crown Servant status or continuous service, except where specified by local government redundancy rules.

We promote diversity and inclusion, welcome flexible working, and support applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.