Senior Project Delivery Manager Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities. Can you create inclusive and effective multi-disciplinary teams? Do you have project management experience that includes the delivery of digital products and services? Can you lead teams with passion and creativity, focusing on tackling complex issues? If so, then we would love for you to apply! We are looking for a high performing project delivery professional with experience of delivering digital products and services in line with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of the Connectivity Tool project. You will be a senior member of the project team, working with data analysts, planning policy professionals, suppliers and digital to ensure effective project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills set out in the Civil Service Line Management Standards. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:

Leadership:

Building and leading an inclusive multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that they are motivated and organised around the development of the Connectivity Tool Delivery management: overseeing delivery using project management tools and techniques including but not limited to change control, stakeholder mapping and engagement, applying the right tools at the appropriate lifecycle phase Responsible for commercial management to get good value out of contracts and suppliers

Planning and Scheduling:

Develop and manage project plans, outlining key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements for the project. Ensure that progress is tracked and that any delays or risks are escalated appropriately

Governance and Reporting:

Manage the development and maintenance of governance processes including the preparation of progress reports for senior management and key stakeholders Develop strong working relationships with DfT’s digital teams and across government to ensure effective joint working Leading teams through the Agile delivery lifecycle and Government Digital Service Standard Assessments Line management of two project team members For an in-depth insight into the role please refer to the Role Profile.