DOS Specialist - Programme Delivery Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Company Description

Overview

Specialist role Delivery manager

Summary of the work

To manage one or more agile projects, to deliver a specific product or transformation via a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled technology team. You’ll be adept at delivering complex projects, breaking down barriers for your team, and both planning at a higher level and getting into the detail to make things happen.

Latest start date 01/06/2016

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

Job Description

About the work

Who the specialist will work with

Other Delivery Managers, Product Managers and Programme management team.

What the specialist will work on

Deliver projects and products using the appropriate agile project management methodology, learning & iterating frequently, Work with the Product Manager(s) to define the roadmap for any given product and translate this into user stories, Lead the collaborative, dynamic planning process - prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team, Matrix-managing a multidisciplinary team Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage (alpha/beta/production), Actively participating in the Delivery Manager community, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge and bringing in best practice

Work setup

Address where the work will take place

Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, London.

Working arrangements

Monday to Friday on site. A professional working day, hours and working pattern as needed to deliver the service in an efficient way. Mainly based from our office in Westminster, London.

Security clearance Minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Qualifications

Skills and experience

Technical competence: essential skills and experience

• Previous experience managing the delivery or multiple technology projects or programmes
• A good understanding of a variety of technologies such as connectivity, end user devices, cloud based applications.
• Have demonstrable experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement.
• Have proven experience balancing changing priorities and dealing with ambiguity
• Have experience of being part of a multidisciplinary team

Technical competence: nice-to-have skills and experience

• Have previous experience in a government transformation programme

Additional Information

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