Hands-on PMO Lead - Delivery Manager

Overview

Specialist role Delivery manager

Summary of the work

You’ll work in a multi-disciplinary agile team in servant role supporting the delivery team; reporting, meeting organisation, planning, manage the risk register. Provide a single point of contact for all enquiries and handle logistical issues.

Latest start date 01/07/2016

Expected contract length 24 months, but may be shorter, depending on how the project develops and the needs.

Region London

Organisation the work is for Department for Business, Innovation & Skills

About the work

Who the specialist will work with

Digital specialists including but not limited to: Service Manager, Product Owners, technical architect, quality assurance, user researchers, product managers, user support, programme directors and delivery managers.

What the specialist will work on

To provide Programme Management Support to the Digital Apprenticeships Team: Organise and minute meetings, Maintain the overall delivery plan, Track and report on spend against budget and flag issues with burn rate, Support the development and delivery of business cases, Manage the risk register and risk framework for the Digital Apprenticeships Service, Work with external stakeholders to provide clear and consistent reports and engagement, To provide a single point of contact and knowledge for all enquiries

Work setup

Address where the work will take place

Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, London.

Working arrangements

Monday to Friday on site. Hours and working pattern as needed to deliver a professional service in an efficient way. You will be in our office in Westminster, London.

Security clearance Minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Skills and experience

Technical competence: essential skills and experience

• 3+ years experience from a PMO function
• 2+ years experience of working in technology teams using an agile delivery methodology
• Proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with ambiguity 
• Encourage a culture of innovation focused on adding value – give people space to think creatively 
• Create clear, pragmatic and manageable plans and reports 
• Has experience from public sector 

Technical competence: nice-to-have skills and experience

• Provide constructive challenge to senior management 
• Experience in developing lightweight processes 
• Experience in not allowing unnecessary bureaucracy and structure to suppress innovation and delivery 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.