Governance Lead

We are Smart DCC
Together we're building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale - and variety - and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.
The role
Governance Lead - Fixed Term Contract
Manchester, London or Nottingham - Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary plus benefits
While mobilising and running the pilot, the individual will also act as a pivotal contact point for programmes in the existing framework, identifying and minimising service risks, maintaining and continuing are business as usual operations.
What will you be doing?
Ratifying project timelines
Monitoring resource levels against forecast and utilising insight to improve resource forecast
Challenging risk and issue logs to ensure appropriate risk management
Ensure review cycles are adhered to and sufficient time is given to reviewers for verification
Ensure the qualification of assumptions and tracking project dependencies and interdependencies
Preparing and facilitating stage gate reviews
Ensure quality input into reporting and driving action from insight
Critically review current ways of working to drive continuous improvement and action (particularly on the pathway pilot)
Other PMO activities as required by role
What are we looking for?
2+ years’ experience in a programme or project related field (e.g. PM or PMO)
Experience of using a PPM toolset to manage plans, resources, risks and issues.
Self-starter with ‘can do’ approach, able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to being flexible and adaptive, pivoting priorities to meet multiple conflicting project demands.
Comfortable with working through ambiguity to implement structure
Strong communication both written and verbal and collaboration skills - ability to work effectively across internal and external teams.
Ability to influence and drive improvements to project quality and ensure alignment with DCC standards and methodology.
Demonstrable experience of working in a similar programme and project environment within a technology industry
Competent in using Microsoft suite of tools including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Teams and working knowledge of MS Project
Excellent organisation skills - managing own tasks and those of other team members.
Work collaboratively with external stakeholders/Users/Customers.
Solution focused - Not just finding problems but solving them strategically by getting to the root cause
Growth mindset - Looking for opportunities to improve.
Effective communicator - both written and spoken, communicating clearly not just what but also why and how you do things.
Comfortable working in high pressure environments.
**About the DCC**:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want - we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.
**Company benefits**:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
Join the DCC and discover the power of you.
What to do now
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**Capita Opportunity Statement**:
The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop