Technical Project Manager – Data & Analysis – Police Staff – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Counter Terrorism Policing; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Technical Project Manager at Counter Terrorism Policing involves leading projects centered on data and analysis, enhancing the efficacy of operations. Candidates should exhibit strong project management competencies, commitment to budget adherence, and effective stakeholder communication. The role is essential to support the ambitious strategy of the organization aimed at leveraging data for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Successful project delivery on time and on budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams in dynamic environments.
• Build consensus across the technology lifecycle.
• Proactively manage risks and issues.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Technical Project Manager – Data & Analysis – Police Staff – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary range: The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

Contract Type – Full Time

Band/Rank – Band C

Information about the role

Salary:The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Job Summary

CTP has initiated an ambitious new strategy to improve the way we use data in support of our vital mission. To enable this, we need dedicated technology project expertise to contribute effective management of our growing portfolio of work at the heart of our Data & Analysis Directorate.

This technical project management role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the heart of the CTP network. The successful candidate will play a key part in leading and supporting projects which will increase our effectiveness and efficiency over the coming years.

Key Tasks

The post holder will be required to do the following:

• Remote and/or in person task management of a project team in an often reactive environment.
• Working across the technology lifecycle to build consensus on what needs to be achieved to resolve business challenges within mid to high complexity project(s).
• Manage communication and engagement with project stakeholders, building relationships and working in partnership to resolve problems to benefit operational policing.
• Definition and agreement of the appropriate methodologies, governance and reporting mechanisms to be used for individual projects.
• Ensuring governing forums and senior stakeholders are appropriately engaged with ongoing project activity through meetings, briefings, alongside more targeted conversations to influence others and build support for delivery.
• Contributing to business cases at appropriate points of the project lifecycle and then ownership and management of these cases through the multi-stage CTPHQ governance process.
• Proactive risk and issue management with an understanding of management interventions which can be used and appropriate points in project deliveries.
• Managing commercial processes in conjunction with the CTPHQ commercial team to ensure relevant delivery contracts are in place, then subsequent contract management through the lifecycle of the project(s).

Key Skills

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated, conscientious, and enthusiastic to join our team. You’ll need to have a positive and proactive approach to your work, and a passion for data, technology and/or project delivery.

The post holder must have:

• A record of successfully supporting and delivering projects on time and on budget in a complex environment, using both in-house and supplier based delivery methods
• Excellent listening and oral skills with the ability to present information clearly to a range of different audiences
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Competence in using MS office tools (including MS Project)
• Ability to work under pressure and to develop communications to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage stakeholders of all levels
• An understanding of how budget management works

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have:

• An understanding of user-centered design and agile project delivery
• Experience of working in law enforcement or national security

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