Ref 24159 Digital Capability Partner (Warrington)

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With You will work alongside the existing Enabling Digital Transformation team, who currently support  delivery teams across Defra in their use of agile techniques, moving away from legacy delivery models. This will involve you working with permanent staff, contractors, and other suppliers. What Specialists Work On The Defra group are undergoing a series of organizational changes to better align policy and delivery objectives. Services, systems, and operations have traditionally developed in response to specific policy initiatives, resulting in services being duplicated and split across Defra's internal structures. The Digital Transformation program is expected to enable the broader business transformation by supporting teams in aligning business processes with user needs, and by playing a key role in establishing digital ways of working across programmes (i.e. agile delivery, compliance with GDS service standards, use of common components and open source software). Where the Work Takes Place Do not apply for this role if you cannot work onsite in Warrington Early Market Engagement This work is an enabler for wider business transformation which aims to fundamentally redesign the approach Defra follows to deliver services. Working Arrangements Onsite at Warrington Work Location Do not apply for this role if you cannot work onsite in Warrington Security Clearance BPSS Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Experience of digital transformation in government Experience leading the delivery of digital activities for large and complex organisation Strong negotiation, relationship management and influencing skills at the most senior level Strong agile and lean product and delivery management experience Experience in supplier and contract management via the Digital Marketplace Experience of working on projects relating to data and information quality and inputting into governance and compliance understanding of Open Source / Open Standards Understanding of Cloud / PaaS / SaaS technologies and strategies Nice to Haves Successfully led digital enabled change and introduced agile techniques to product delivery across large organisations Experience working according to GDS standards and guidance Understanding of how central government works No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria Collaborative and open-minded, with a commitment to working openly across teams Take responsibility for work while ensuring a no-blame culture that encourages feedback and constant learning Effective in sharing knowledge and communicating with clients who may have low technical expertise Confident but humble, with an ability to listen carefully, challenge the status quo, and advocate for digital delivery in a clear and constructive manner Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range up to £800 per day