JOB SUMMARY

At DSIT we’re all about improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.
We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.
We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.
We do all this to enable the Government’s 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.
Above all, we focus on improving people’s lives. Whether it’s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Matrix Programme is a transformation initiative involving 9 Departments (listed at end). It is a unique cross-government collaboration that will unlock simpler, better, and more joined up working by bringing together the systems, processes, and ways of working for key government functions such as HR, Finance or Procurement, commonly known as Shared Services.
The Programme is part of the Shared Services Team, a fantastic team passionate about improving the existing shared services experience for DSIT and its partners whilst working to deliver the strategic objectives of the new Government Shared Services Strategy.
We will deliver the Government’s three overarching objectives for shared services:
1. Better experience for all users - intuitive systems that are easy to use and mobile-enabled.
2. Efficiency and value for money - better systems and services which support productivity and seek to reduce costs.
3. Standardised processes and data - support interoperability, making it easier to understand and compare corporate data.
Departments forming the Matrix Programme: Cabinet Office (CO), Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), Department for Business Trade (DBT), Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Department for Education (DfE), Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), Attorney’s General Office (AGO) and His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

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

• Change Control
• Commercial and procurement skills

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Change Control

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Short Summary:
The Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving and overseeing change control processes within a complex, multi-departmental Programme. They provide tactical direction, ensuring the successful design, implementation, and adoption of change management frameworks, tools, and best practices.
This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, working closely with senior leaders, governance bodies, and change forums to ensure alignment and compliance with change control strategies.
Additionally, they provide supervision to the change control team, direction and oversight. Reporting Management of Change Control to the respective Team & Operational Leads. Ensuring effective governance, impact assessment, and approvals while supporting business transformation. Their expertise ensures that change is managed smoothly, risks are mitigated, and the Programme remains on track to achieve its objectives.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide strong and visible coordination in a complex, multi-departmental environment, engaging effectively with senior leaders to drive change requirements.
• Develop and advocate a clear vision for change control management, establishing best practice standards, tools, and processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Alignment to project profession and the commercial standards for compliance and control.
• Drive the design and implementation of the Programme Change Control Strategy, including the Programme Product Tracker, Quality Management Strategy, and Configuration Management processes to support successful change delivery.
• Manage and refine the Programme’s change control strategy and processes, ensuring impact assessments, approvals, and compliance with Matrix governance requirements.
• Change Control should be implemented in the planning, monitoring, and management of deliverables, ensuring effective collaboration between suppliers and the delivery team.
• Drive effective change control, collaborating with the Team & Operational Leads to deliver key messaging around change control initiatives
• Provide supervision and direction to the change control team, fostering development and ensuring the successful execution of all change control activities across the Programme, leading discussions with suppliers on change control, and leading change requests and development of impact assessments.