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    Programme Manager - Bristol, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service

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    Job summary

    Are you competent in using project and programme management methods including PRINCE2?

    Do you have a track record of successfully delivering projects within a government department?

    If so, we�d love to hear from you

    Job description

    As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for devising, organising, implementing, managing and delivering large scale projects and programmes to agreed timelines.

    This post also manages budget and quality in accordance with Government protocols including programme governance, project interdependencies affecting the programme and working with Head of Business Change on programme benefits realisation .

    The successful candidate will also be responsible for corporate support to programmes and projects as a member of the DVSA CSL group and may have line management responsibilities for Project Manager(s).

    Responsibilities

  • Working with the Programme SRO (Senior Responsible Owner) responsible for defining and documenting the programme Business Case.
  • Create and implement an appropriate programme structure, resourcing strategy and delivery approach.
  • Manage programme governance to ensure programme and project management procedures are adhered to within Government protocols and support running of the programme board with SRO (Senior Responsible Owner).
  • Work with stakeholders and represent the programme at all senior management meetings, ensuring communication and understanding of the programme is effective.
  • Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff to support the delivery of Portfolio Delivery team objectives.
  • Work in collaboration with fellow CSLs across all functions for the good of DVSA and to create a high performing and well-respected Agency.
  • Please see the attached to this job advert for more information about the role and responsibilities.

    Person specification

  • We are looking for someone with experience of successfully delivering project and programmes, whether in a permanent or contractor capacity. This includes demonstrable experience of risk management, stakeholder and change management, and budgeting and costing.
  • You are an influential leader and can provide clear direction and guidance to your team to support the effective delivery of objectives, while demonstrating role model behaviours.
  • Building relationships comes naturally to you, and you can communicate and engage with stakeholders and colleagues to gain trust making sure the relationships are long lasting.
  • You will be a registered Prince2 Practitioner and will hold or will be willing to work towards gaining MSP and AgilePM Practitioner qualifications if successful at interview.
  • Additional Information

    This role can be based in ,�, , or your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

    Occasional travel with potential overnight stays may be required.

    Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

    About Us

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.

    We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

    We�re working hard to:

  • make roads safer
  • improve services for our customers
  • make road transport greener and healthier
  • harness the potential of technology and data
  • grow and level up the economy
  • We�re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.

    We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.

    To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work .�

    Qualifications

    Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner

    Behaviours

    We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Benefits

  • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
  • Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%
  • Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30
  • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King�s birthday
  • Latest IT and Tech devices
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
  • Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level
  • Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing
  • Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers
  • For more information see

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