Digital Project Management Office Lead - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Scottish Government

Scottish Government
Scottish Government
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Overview:


Disclosure Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, operating on behalf of Scottish Ministers, to perform an important safeguarding role for the people of Scotland.

The work of Disclosure Scotland directly supports the Scottish Government's National Outcomes for Children and Young People, Economy, Fair Work and Business, Communities and Human Rights.


We are at an exciting point in our journey, in terms of the services we provide and the way we provide them.

Our strategy is to give the best possible service to employers and our customers, and to contribute to the wider purpose of the Scottish Government and help our Ministers deliver their plan for Scotland.

We want to play an ever-better part in the network of agencies and organisations that aim to make Scotland safer, while also helping employers use our service in a more informed and evidence-led way.


About the Role


Disclosure Scotland is going through significant change and this role sits within the Change Management Team, a critical function enabling the delivery of Disclosure Scotland's strategic objectives.

The team consists of a Project Management Office, Change Management Office (CMO), Assurance and Risk and Strategic Finance and Analysis.


The Project Management Office set standards across the organisation and support programmes and projects through the life cycle, providing advice and challenge.


You will be responsible for establishing and improving current structures, processes, and reporting, supporting Disclosure Scotland Change Management's full portfolio of projects and change.

You will utilise your agile project management and/or digital PMO experience to ensure the successful delivery of required outcomes; establish robust governance and assurance processes; produce efficient progress reporting and monitoring systems to ensure overall readiness.

The role will require engagement across the organisation and with external stakeholders to ensure change remains aligned to the organisational strategic priorities set out in DS25.

The role will have a specific focus towards Disclosure Scotland's Digital Programme.

This is a key focus for the organisation in 2024/25, and therefore while this post will sit within the Change Management Team, it will have a close relationship with the Digital Programme Team structures.


As the Project Management Office Lead you will work alongside the Head of Change Management, to evolve the organisations Project Management Office in line with our future Target Operating Model which aims for the PMO to provide a valuable service to help our projects deliver faster and more efficiently, moving from support to a service based team.


As a Disclosure Scotland staff member and in addition to your salary you will have access to a range of Scottish Government benefits, for example:

  • An annual leave allowance of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 4 years' service (these will be pro-rated for part time employees)
  • 11.5 days public and privilege holidays, dates of which are set annually (these will be prorated for parttime employees)
- hybrid working and flexible working opportunities, which allow you to build up your flexi hours and use these hours towards days off

  • Wellbeing hour that will allow you to use up to one hour of your normal weekly working hours to undertake activities to improve your physical or mental wellbeing (this wellbeing time is part of your normal working hours and is available in addition to standard breaks, as well as being separate to other forms of leave)
  • A contributory pension scheme employee contributions from 4.60% to 7.35% (depending on your annual salary) and employer contributions at 28.97%; the Civil Service pension arrangements provides opportunities for you to take control of your retirement planning and build up additional retirement income
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth
  • Career progression with opportunities for advancement
  • Comprehensive Corporate Induction available to every new employee to help new colleagues transition smoothly into their new roles
  • Health and wellbeing support, including 24hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, plus counselling support available for all
  • Workplace adjustments available for anyone who needs them to ensure your comfort and safety in your new role
  • Local discounts at various retailers through a partnership with Edenred
  • A cycle scheme

Responsibilities:


  • Lead on the development of the PMO's programme and project delivery approaches, providing expertise on best practice project management methodologies. This includes working closely with delivery teams on all aspects of the project lifecycle development. This will include helping define scope; business case development; planning; understanding benefit realisation etc.
  • Work alongside the Head of Change Management, to develop the organisations Project Management O
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