Army Programmes – Programme Management Office

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.

Have you considered a Civil Service career and the unparalleled opportunities it has to offer in a variety of significant roles, with the potential to change the nation and people�s lives for the better?

The Army�s Programmes Directorate brings together our key change programmes to ensure they are delivered to performance, cost and time. We are committed to Project, Programme & Portfolio Management (P3M) and delivery. From every item of basic equipment to the most ground-breaking technology imaginable, every new project brings outstanding possibilities and challenges, and we�ll ensure you�re equipped to succeed, with extensive training and development opportunities.

The Directorate consists of Civil Servants, military colleagues and contractors working closely to deliver the Army�s Modernisation Agenda. As PMO Lead, you will be working alongside a diverse team consisting of military and civilian team members to ensure the successful delivery of the programme through each of its critical stages.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

What will the successful candidate be doing?

We are looking for a motivated and highly organised individual to join the programme management office to support the Land Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Programme which has 4 major projects delivering capabilities to the Army.�

This is a high priority programme within the Army portfolio which aims to;

Protect our forces with defensive cyber capabilities and electronic counter measures.Understand our adversaries with electronic sensors

Some of the main responsibilities

Lead the PMO, supporting a � programme Lead on Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) management across the programme.Foster good working relationships and share best practiceMaintain programme artefacts including programme management plan, key strategies and risk registerLiaison with the Army portfolio office and other information manoeuvre programmesLine management responsibilitySupport programme boards and Senior Responsible Owner monthly programme reviewsDeputise for the programme manager

Person specification

This is an exciting time to join the Directorate as we are looking for a motivated and highly organised individual to join the programme management office to support the Land CEMA Programme.

CEMA consists of four major projects delivering Army capabilities.

We are looking for an experienced Project Delivery Professional who will be pivotal in supporting and providing leadership to the delivery of the Programme outputs.

�The successful candidate will:

Be responsible for covering a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the Project/Programme objectives.��Enable the smooth running of the Project/Programme by supporting and leading the team through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf.�Proactively manage risks and issues facing the Project/Programme by co-ordinating the consistent identification, documentation, monitoring and reporting of risks and issues.��Support the relevant risk or issue owners to identify and develop appropriate mitigation plans and escalate to the next level of management where appropriate.��Identify tasks, activities, interdependencies and outputs, working with the wider team to track and monitor progress against the plan throughout the life of the project.�Pivotal in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised.�Ensure timely, consistent, and accurate data collection, analysis and reporting on progress and delivery confidence.�

�Desirable Qualifications/Membership:

Candidates have one or more of the following, or a willingness to work towards:

Managing Successful ProgrammesPRINCE2, AMP or Agile project management qualifications

Director Programmes manages Project Delivery staff on a flexible basis to ensure programmes have the talent required to deliver outputs and maximise opportunities in support of skills development and wider career pathways. In common with all Programmes Directorate staff, the post holder may be redeployed flexibly within the portfolio as priorities change and programmes begin and end.

We will be looking to utilise a reserve list from this campaign. This means that high-calibre candidates will be contacted after the interview process to discuss similar opportunities in Army Programmes without the need to re-interview.�

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Changing and ImprovingLeadershipCommunicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes �11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:�

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� serviceHighly competitive pension schemePersonal and professional development of skillsAlternative working patterns for many rolesAccess to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.Enhanced parental and adoption leave6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activitiesLearning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.

Please be advised;

The post does not offer relocation expenses.Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.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.Flexible working is encouraged with support available for a range of personal circumstances allowing a positive work/life balance.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

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have served for at least one year in His Majesty�s Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve); this includes time spent trainingbe in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, HM Armed Forcesnot already be a civil servant, or be employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public bodyThere is no maximum time limit from when you left HM Armed Forces to be eligible for this initiative

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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 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.

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