PMO Contracts Management and Scheduling Lead - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £50,305 - £61,145

National: £50,305 £57,760; London: £54,710 £61,145 (pro rata for parttime working)
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Grade 7
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DESNZ
Integrated Corporate Services
Digital

(Integrated Corporate Services)
Type of role:

Digital

Operational Delivery

Project Delivery
Working pattern:

Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:

1Contents

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Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK's long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation.

We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK.

The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful.

Our Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn.

As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.

We offer great work benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

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Please note DESNZ are currently reviewing our terms and conditions and pay arrangements following Machinery of Government changes and as part of the outstanding August 2023 pay award.

Please be aware there may be changes to terms and conditions and pay ranges listed in this advert ahead of you starting in post.

Job description:

Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions.

We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration.

Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers.

Do you have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships? Do you have the skills to cohere multiple contracts and allocate resources to deliver the best outcomes? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly motivated, pragmatic and enthusiastic individual to work in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) helping to deliver exceptional customer service to our end-users.

No two days are the same in the PMO, so we are looking for someone who enjoys working in ambiguity and especially rising to new challenges.

As the PMO Contract Management and Scheduling Lead for ICS Digital PMO, you will work as part of a dynamic team and play a critical role in supporting the delivery of business outcomes.

Person specification:

As the PMO Contracts Management and Scheduling Lead, you will be responsible for:
Contract Management and Oversight:
Maintain comprehensive records of all existing contracts, including budget details, spending, and scope.
Identify contract expiration dates and facilitate timely renewals or replacements.
Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure that expired or expiring contracts align with departmental guidelines.
Serve as the goto expert for contract management within ICS Digital.

Majority of the contracts you manage will be managed services that supply personnel for digital delivery projects.

It will be crucial for you to:

Evaluate our internal resources of permanent staff, to determine their availability, capacity, and capability.
Strategically allocate resources between permanent staff and managed services. Considering factors such as cost, expertise, and scalability.

The role will require you to juggle multiple projects at once. This will require you to effectively prioritise your workload and have exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

Experience of cohering contracts and allocation of resources to achieve value for money,
Experience of providing advice, guidance and best practice to senior managers on contract management and scheduling resources,
Be inquisitive and take proactive steps to link up with