Home Office Cyclamen - Programme Manager (1 of 2)

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With The role will work with multiple projects, including infrastructure, applications development and service management, as well as teams across Border Force, the Home Office and other government departments and agencies. Key interactions will be with Border Force operational staff and Home Office technical teams. What Specialists Work On The role will involve managing technical application and infrastructure delivery projects into an existing complex operational technical capability that forms part of Border Force’s operations. The role will also monitor associated budgets, as well as motivating and managing individual project managers and reporting on progress to all levels of management. Where the Work Takes Place Locations: 2MS London SW1P 4DF Croydon - teams are potentially looking to move to Croydon in the early part of 2017. Accommodation yet to be confirmed. Posts can be based across the London Estate which includes Bedfont Lakes – TW14 – 8HA. Early Market Engagement Not applicable. Working Arrangements The individual should be based on site three or more days a week, some travel to other locations within the UK should be expected. Work Location Locations: 2MS London SW1P 4DF Croydon - teams are potentially looking to move to Croydon in the early part of 2017. Accommodation yet to be confirmed. Posts can be based across the London Estate which includes Bedfont Lakes – TW14 – 8HA. Security Clearance The post requires as a minimum SC – Security Check Additional T&Cs None. Skills & Experience Ability to demonstrate experience in financial management of projects and programmes Ability to demonstrate experience of cross project planning and an understanding of inter-project dependencies. Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking across multiple projects and within a wider organisational context Ability to lead and inspire people Ability to delegate effectively Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management conveying complex ideas simply and accurately including the translation of technical communication to something understandable for a wider audience Ability to identify and manage strategic risks and issues Ability to work within an AGILE / Prince 2 environment Experience of managing large, national and complex application / infrastructure projects / service management projects with a solid track record of leading complex deliveries Experience of working with suppliers at a senior level to contribute to and assure programme success. Nice to Haves Experience of managing Public Sector programmes Experience of managing national security related programmes Experience of managing programmes whose outcomes have or may have a high public profile No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team player with our organisation and other suppliers Transparent and collaborative when making decisions Determination and focus to drive teams through to task completion Sensitivity to the needs of competing stakeholders Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes Ability to exert control and command where necessary Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £930.