NLEDP 055 - Police National Computer SIS II Change Manager

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Who Speclialist Work With SIS II resources currently consists of Porfolio Manager, Programme/Project Management, Service Support, Agile Development teams, technical deployment teams which are are comprised of a mix of Civil Servants, contractors and third party suppliers. What Specialists Work On SIS II (Schengen Information System Second Generation) is a European-wide IT system that helps facilitate European cooperation for law enforcement, immigration and border control purposes. This role is responsible for co-coordinating and managing evolving business change requirements with partner organisations.Law Enforcement Agencies in the UK now have access to SIS II Alerts via the Police National Computer (PNC) and can raise UK alerts that will be visible to other Member States. SIS II delivery takes place in a complex landscape, crossing multiple organisational boundaries. Where the Work Takes Place Hendon Data Centre Aerodrome Road Hendon London NW9 5JE Early Market Engagement None undertaken Working Arrangements The appointed Contractor will be required to work onsite based at Hendon, nominally 5 days per week. There may be opportunity for occasional remote / homeworking subject to IT and delivery constraints. Home Office IT will be provided though there may be an option for the appointed Contractor to use their own devices, subject to agreement of a Security Aspects Letter. Work Location Hendon Data Centre Aerodrome Road Hendon London NW9 5JE Security Clearance Clearance to SC level or commitment to undergo SC vetting procedure. Additional T&Cs None Skills & Experience Experience of working in blended, multi-discipline, multi-vendor team environments Expertise in multiple project methodologies including Agile delivery, Waterfall and Agile at scale Experience of chairing meetings with remote participants Experience of acting as an interface between the encumbent IT Supplier and the End Users to ensure options are properly impact assessed. Ability to review and ratify core documentation and constructively challenge stakeholder imput as appropriate Experience of managing project based financial & contractual processes Have proven ability to lead, manage and co-ordinate change through all major stages in accordance with structured change management process/procedures Experience of ITiL Service Management Experience of providing Programme and Project support for complex and diverse projects Nice to Haves Ability to build effective and productive relationships with key partners (service mangers, partner organisations, suppliers and EU Partners) Ability and willingness to travel including overseas, if required, and at short notice. Experience of working with test teams to deliver strategies, scope and test plans Broad understanding the scope, impacts and benefits of effective change management. Experience of delivering successful outcomes for customers Some understanding of aspects of policing systems and the wider the Law enforcement landscape Experience of complex governance arrangements in either the public or private sector. Ability to work independently, be self motivated and organised, and adept at written and verbal communication skills No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Experience of working with Central Government or major private sector corporates. Evidence of how the proposed Contractor would integrate with existing team members, take ownership of problems, resolve issues, and overcome barriers. Demonstrable ability to work within the spirit of the Civil Service code, as at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code Experience of successfully managing relationships in a multi-vendor environment - and in particular involving SMEs Committment to transfer acquired knowledge & skills to Civil Servant team members Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range price will form part of the evaluation criteria