Digital Solutions (DS) Project Management
The Digital Solutions (DS) Project Management (PM) plays a meaningful role working within the Digital Excellence Directorate specifically working as part of a central Portfolio & Project Management Team to develop and provide a focused approach to Project Management, whilst being mindful of the importance of a structured approach to Change Management across MBDA. This expertise will be utilised on Digital projects / programmes in a consistent way to ensure the successfully delivery of key Digital Solutions activities across MBDA. Working in the DS PMO core team reporting to the Head of Portfolio Management & PMO each DS PM will be expected to work largely on deployment where durations will vary based on the size and complexity of each project/ programme, the PM will be seconded to Project Delivery Lead or PM deputy whilst on deployment. Duties will include:
- Coordinate plans that enable timely delivery of projects whilst handling dependencies with other initiatives
- Lead the effective deployment of DS resources within their projects to improve business outcomes
- Collaborate internationally with colleagues in relation to their projects
- Ensure the outcomes required are achieved
- Provides monthly dashboard reports and effectively communicate any changes in scope and expected delivery.
- Effectively handle PMO tools and/or Change Management tools
- Record and handle any resulting actions and address programme shortfalls where necessary
- Feed into existing governance structures and contribute to additional forums
Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays.
After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones.
You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.
We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a 'Defined Contribution' plan in the Mercer Master Trust. The standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions. You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%.
What we can offer you
- Financial Awareness - Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness.
- Share Incentive Plan - Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased.
- Mortgage Advice - As part of our financial wellbeing initiative employees can access free of charge mortgage advice and webinars.
- Season Ticket Loan - Employees can borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months.
- Critical Illness - To help reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness, employees receive a tax-free lump sum payment that can be used for any purpose including covering medical expenses, adjustments to lifestyle and more.
- Employee Assistance Programme - The Employee Assistance Programme is free, independent, confidential and is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Employees have access to short-term counselling (which includes up to 8 structured face to face, telephone or virtual sessions).
- Voluntary Private Medical Insurance - Private Medical Insurance offers three healthcare plans to suit your individual requirements for you and your family.
- Funded Private Medical Insurance - Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.
- Dental Insurance - The Dental Insurance benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday dental expenses such as, minor treatments, routine examinations, restorative treatment and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits.
- Healthcare Cash Plan - The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits.
- Healthcare and Leisure - The Healthcare and Leisure benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as medical fees, dentist fees, opticians and also provides access to special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.
- Healthworks Gym Membership - The Healthworks on-site gym at our Stevenage site offers a range of facilities and equipment, alongside a variety of classes available during the week. Annual Gym Membership - Take advantage of discounted membership at over 3,600 of the UK's leading gym chains, leisure centres, hotel health clubs, independent gyms, boot camps and yoga studios. The Club -The Club provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great social activities - from theatre trips, days out, to sporting activities.
- We're proud to be a nationally recognised employer at MBDA. We have received a range of employer awards including Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022; Gold awards from Investors in People, the 5% Club, and Armed Forces Covenant. We are also currently ranked #1 in the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league table, as well as #1 for Manufacturing.
- Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
- Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
- Lifestyle - Discounts & VouchersLifestyle - Discounts & Vouchers discounts - The Discounts platform includes a great range of features such as: discounts, instant vouchers, reloadable cards, easy saver cards, cashback, mobile app and Wellbeing Centre.
- Technology Vouchers - Purchase the latest gadgets and white goods up to the value of £2,500 and spread the cost over 12 months.
- Charity Donations - Donate up to five charities each month, with full tax relief on all donations.
- MyCar Scheme - The MBDA MyCar Scheme offers employees the opportunity to access up to two new vehicles via a salary sacrifice arrangement including an all-inclusive package.
- Holiday Purchase - Purchase up to 5 days' extra holiday whilst making tax and National