JOB SUMMARY

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is pivotal in guaranteeing the successful execution of projects, products, and services by coordinating teams, overseeing timelines, eliminating barriers, and aligning with Defence Digital objectives. Emphasising the facilitation of collaboration, monitoring progress, and upholding quality standards during delivery will be paramount.
As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex products and services, contributing to larger programmes and portfolios. In Defence Digital, these programmes may encompass various intricate work-streams that require careful management to achieve overall objectives.
You will be responsible for managing risks, budgets, and personnel, and ensuring that governance frameworks are in place to meet both the programme’s and Defence Digital’s needs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We’re looking for an ambitious individual who thrives in leading teams and excels in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. A resilient problem-solver with a natural curiosity, you’ll be comfortable thinking strategically, driving innovation, and contributing to change initiatives. You’ll be a team-oriented leader who knows how to elevate team performance and lay the groundwork for continuous improvement.
This role requires strong collaboration skills, as you’ll be responsible for bridging communication between technical and non-technical teams while maintaining a cohesive and productive team dynamic.

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the “Things You Need to Know” section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:

• Please describe your experience in building and leading a high performing team, how you led the team, and built an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Please describe your experience in delivery management, including where you have successfully delivered a critical Information Communication Technology programme or project.
• Please provide evidence of your expertise in developing, influencing, and managing diverse and critical stakeholder relationships.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Communicating between Technical and Non-Technical
• Maintaining Delivery Momentum
• Planning

HYBRID WORKING

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Based on the tasks and business needs, you may be required to travel for meetings to various sites, including locations within the UK.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage or influence programme spending, contributing to budgets, forecasts, actual expenditures, and business cases.
• Understand, manage, and communicate with complex stakeholder groups throughout the programme life cycle, balancing their priorities.
• Serve as the escalation point for the programme as well as supporting and coaching delivery managers, and programme team members.
• Leadership and accountability for the performance of your team, ensuring the team is motivated and working well.
• Balance objectives and reallocate people and resources as priorities shift.
  For further information on the role and duties of a Senior Delivery Manager, please refer to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework: Delivery manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the “Things You Need to Know” section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:

• Please describe your experience in building and leading a high performing team, how you led the team, and built an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Please describe your experience in delivery management, including where you have successfully delivered a critical Information Communication Technology programme or project.
• Please provide evidence of your expertise in developing, influencing, and managing diverse and critical stakeholder relationships