Kent Connects Partnership – Senior Programme Manager

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will work alongside the existing Kent Connects project office and report to the Chief Executive of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, who is the Programme Senior Responsible Owner, who in turn will represent the Joint Kent Chief Executives (the Sponsor Group). What Specialists Work On To lead and implement a programme of work set out by The Joint Kent Chief Executive Group (JKC) identified in a recently commissioned SOCITM report. Work identified as part of the programme includes: • Digital – Improving Customer Access • Digital – Better Integration • Cloud Strategy • Data Sharing and Kent Data Store • Technology Procurement • Resource Improvement • Connecting Kent (1) – Smarter Cities • Connecting Kent (2) – Connectivity BDUK • Connecting Kent (3) – Kent Public Services Network (KPSN) Where the Work Takes Place The specialist will be based primarily in Maidstone but will require regular travel to Kent Connects partner locations within the County of Kent and possibly (on a very occasional basis) to locations outside of Kent. Early Market Engagement No early market engagement has been undertaken by Kent Connects or the Joint Kent Chief Executives Group in relation to this programme of work. Working Arrangements It is required that the specialist will work on either a full time basis or, should suppliers wish to offer a solution having greater resource flexibility, a minimum of four days per week profiled across the contract duration. It’s required that the supplier will provide a suitably experienced specialist; backed up with other specialist resource that can be deployed on a flexible basis to support the work as needed. There is no limit on the value of individual expenses claims, however the total value of claims across the contract duration must not lead to the budget provision (£145,000) being exceeded. Work Location The specialist will be based primarily in Maidstone but will require regular travel to Kent Connects partner locations within the County of Kent and possibly (on a very occasional basis) to locations outside of Kent. Security Clearance No security clearance requirements have been identified. Additional T&Cs No additional terms and conditions have been identified and the standard 'Digital Outcomes and Specialists call-off contract' will be used. Skills & Experience A recognised programme and project management qualification (e.g. MSP, Prince 2, Agile etc.) Substantial knowledge, understanding and experience of ICT, Digital and Technology Infrastructure, probably at Director, CIO or Senior Manager level The gravitas and knowledge to rapidly build the trust of Kent Connects Partners from Chief Executive downwards Experience of delivering successful programmes and projects through effective programme and project management skills, methods and tools. Experience of investigating, analysing and recommending solutions for complex Programmes and projects A successful track record of working effectively with colleagues at all levels of an organisation, and across organisational boundaries Ability to operate and deliver successfully at a senior level in complex, collaborative organisational and political environments Experience of working with Local Government and public sector / public services organisations at Strategic and Operational levels Ability to support and influence others by building relationships through clear and persuasive written, verbal and physical presentation and personal credibility Ability to prepare timely, clear and concise communications, presentations and briefings on complex and/or sensitive issues for a range of different needs and audiences Strong experience of programme / project work within a Local Government environment, at a Strategic and Operational level Understands the digital landscape (inside and outside of Local/Central Government) and the opportunities for improvement and innovation offered by digital technology Nice to Haves No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions Share knowledge and experience with other team members Challenge the status quo Take responsibility for their work Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 30% Cultural fit 10% Price 60% Questions from Suppliers Budget range funding for this work is capped at £145,000. specialists who's proposal exceeds this budget figure will be excluded from the evaluation process.