Infrastructure Lead & Implementation Manager (Data Centres)

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Who Speclialist Work With The HO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Technical Support Services Function is responsible for technical support for our services, including Level 2 support for our applications/platforms and Level 3 support for the components of our platforms What Specialists Work On The selected individual will have a remit to: 1. Ensure services coming into Technical Services Support are; a.transitioned via agreed criteria, and align to the Enterprise/Live Services processes. b. are aligned to the Business Portfolios demand pipeline 2. Build out the internal capability of Enterprise/Live Services. 3. Follow the “internal” transition of services/products into TSS Where the Work Takes Place Home Office, Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements Your primary location will be Croydon and you will be expected to work on-site most of the time with some travel to other Home Office locations across the UK. You will need to be on-site because the role will see interaction with key individuals across the Home Office campus and the majority of this interaction will be face- to-face. Expenses will be within your daily rate for your regular work location. Additional travel expenses will be available should you need to travel to other sites outside London. The Home Office also supports flexible working (when possible), at the managers discretion, Work Location Home Office, Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY Security Clearance Have SC clearance, or capable of getting SC clearance quickly. Pre existing SC clearance is not essential but is preferred. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Demonstrate Leading Large Scale Infrastructure roll outs and relocations Well versed in the UK Government 'Ways of Working' Recently worked for Central Government Deparments Ability to build, lead, develop and motivate high performing and well balanced delivery teams Strong strategic insight to help shape a department moving forward Current experience of UK Government IT transformation/transitioning Recent demonstratable experience of delivering complex/challenging services Able to bridge the gap between the business need and the techinical solution Demonstrates a strong control over managing the deployment of services in a Live Environment Can demonstrate that they have lead large teams in this service area Nice to Haves Strong interpersonal Skills Ability to develop MI reports in timely manner Can demonstrate that they have the ability to identify opportunities to improve the service or make cost savings No. of Specialists to Evaluate 4 Cultural Fit Criteria Work well as the lead of a team and keep the team motivated to perform well Be transparent on performace issues and collaborate when required Support a no-blame culture Lead by example Transfer knowledge gained through the team and be willing to share experiences across the wider department See where there are issues and be strong enough to raise with senior managers what needs to change Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £900 per day standard 8 hour working day, includes expenses to base location agreed with the home office. additional expenses only paid with prior approval of the home office