IT Borders Senior IT Programme Controls Engagement Manager

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Who Speclialist Work With Day to day the specialist will work with the IT Borders Director and existing team of other specialists including product managers, programme managers. They will be expected to work with Buiness Director and other critical stakeholders in order to provide visibility of the overall programme IT Business Change, and Communications. This will include working with the DSAB Delivery Director to shape and refine the DSAB programme structure and improve methods of work across the programme delivery capability. What Specialists Work On The Specialist will be the single point of accountability to create an IT Business Change and Engagement model that will enable collaborative working with our business partners. The individual is responsible for transcending the voice of the programme via appropriate media within the Home Office. The ability to undertake crisis planning, response and messaging for the delivery of complex products/services that are being delivered by the IT Borders portfolio will be essential to mitigate highly technical or political risks. Create a communication strategy with a unique tone to articulate in business language that is sensitive to all parties/audience need. Where the Work Takes Place Home Office Estate (London) Early Market Engagement It is not felt necessary to carry any pre-engagement activity. Working Arrangements Onsite Work Location Home Office Estate (London) Security Clearance To access the Home Office building at 2 Marsham Street SC clearance is required. SC will also be required for access to the production system and service data Additional T&Cs Suppliers must apply via Digital Marketplace and all expressions of interest MUST be received by the DSAB Commercial Mailbox (dsab.commercialteam@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk) by 17.00 hours on Friday 19th May. No more than 3 candidate should be submitted per advert. E-mails should be headed with "Senior IT Programme Controls Engagement Manager". For the response, please confirm whether or not you comply with each of the "Essential Skills and Experience" and "Nice-to-have Skills and Experience" and provide evidence against EACH ONE which should be in PDF format and not exceed 300 words. Skills & Experience An experienced Senior IT Programme Controls Engagement Manager who can demonstrate expertise in complex portfolio communications and engagement with business partners across a large and multifacitated programme Experience of CEO and Board level communications Strong written, oral an interpersonal skills are essential. Strategic thinking skills and strong understanding of complex stakeholder management and communication channels Devise a crisis communication policies, procedures and handling of written/verbal communications in the event of a crisis Demonstrate creative thinking and ability to think through problems to find appropriate solutions. Advanced organisational skills and close attention to detail to ensure communication is clear, concise, consistent and accurate Create and execute an IT Borders communications strategy across all appropriate internal channels i.e. home office social media Min 5 years experience Nice to Haves Programme Office Transformation including process improvements A highly developed understanding of government organisations, and how to operate and communicate at the varying levels of management Will have a background in Technology with proven success in a complex programmes No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a very varied work schedule Understanding of working across a broad geographical area and different functional departments with competing priorities Work closely with colleagues and be transparent and collaborative in all communications Be respectful and work with integrity and flexibility. Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £1000 per day