Navy Command: Future Support Acquisition Programme Director

2 months ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time
Job Description

Job Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Programme Director to lead the Torpedo Capability Support Programme (TCSP). This is a strategic leadership role that requires a strong understanding of programme management, governance, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Exercise strategic leadership and direction for the TCSP, ensuring the programme delivers its business case benefits and outcomes.
  • Be the de-facto owner of the overall business change, championing the programme and providing leadership and direction to the programme executive.
  • Cascade the programme vision and translate it into delivery objectives for the TCSP team.
  • Be the owner of the business case on behalf of the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), coordinating business case production by project teams and ensuring appropriate specialist input and timing of approval through the governance framework.
  • Ensure appropriate governance is in place in accordance with departmental guidance and the project maintains its business focus, leading the programme to deliver the business case benefits and outcomes.
  • Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and highlight the need for senior-level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.
  • Ensure effective communication with key project stakeholders and senior Sponsors/SRO, developing relationships with stakeholders within and outside of the project. Be aware of the broader business and project-related interdependencies and ensure effective management of these interfaces.
  • Identify and manage strategic risks and, as necessary, contribute to the wider programme risk management.

Requirements

  • Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management (P3M) competences.
  • Association for Project Management Qualifications.
  • Experience/working knowledge and understanding of operational maritime support delivery, preferably within the Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence Delivery Agents, or Naval Base environments.
  • Understanding of Defence programmes, requirements management, assurance, and approval processes.
  • Competence and experience of Major Government Project and Programme management, preferably with APM-P/MSP Practitioner disciplines.

Behaviours

  • Leadership.
  • Seeing the Big Picture.
  • Communicating and Influencing.
  • Making Effective Decisions.
  • Delivering at Pace.
  • Changing and Improving.

Benefits

The Ministry of Defence offers a range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary of £67,820.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • 25 days paid annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service.
  • Personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Alternative working patterns for many roles.
  • Access to a confidential, professional support service.
  • Discount schemes.
  • Bicycle/season ticket loans.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.

About the Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence is a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. We pride ourselves on being a supportive employer and encourage flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work-life balance.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our staff, which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking and protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Under our Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, smoking and the use of all tobacco products are not permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment.

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