Technical Project Manager

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With You will be a key member of the System Operating Authority, overseeing the integration of a bespoke network. You will work with the delivery organisation, DE&S, on a daily basis. What Specialists Work On On a daily basis: • Be the principal reviewer of all technical documentation • Assist in the development of service migration and co-existence planning • Develop Test plans for IS services for Operational Readiness Evaluation and Service Transition • Assist in the planning of Operational Readiness Evaluation activities; • Develop deployment and recovery plans; System Operating Instructions and Build Scripts • Assist with change-management activities • Test, install and monitor new services through to acceptance by Service Operations team • Prepare documentation and present progress reports to Project Delivery lead • Control, Implement and Monitor Risks. Full TORs upon award. Where the Work Takes Place Hereford Early Market Engagement N/A Working Arrangements 40 hrs (8hrs Mon - Fri) Work Location Hereford Security Clearance MOD DV required on day 1 of the appointment due to the sensitivity of the role. Additional T&Cs In the event that the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure that it is filled within one working week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition with prior approval of the Buyer. The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by: DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique Identifiers DEFCON 76(Edn 12/06)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government Sites DEFCON 501(Edn 11/17)-Definitions and Interpretations DEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums Due DEFCON 658(Edn 10/17)-Cyber DEFCON 659A(Edn 02/17)-Security Measures DEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security Requirements DEFCON 703(Edn 08/13)-Intellectual Property Rights - Vesting in the Authority Available online at: https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/buyers/frameworks/digital-outcomes-and-specialists-2/requirements/digital-specialists/7426/edit/description-of-work/additionalTerms Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience of working on a programme that has delivered or is delivering a classified strategic Command and Control system in a Military context. Demonstrable experience of working in a high pressure, conflicting priority environment that delivers equipment to units within Front Line Commands. Project Management qualification i.e. PRINCE2/APMP. MCP, MCITP, MSCA or MCSE in relevant Microsoft technologies would be advantageous. CISSP or CISMP equivalent experience. ITIL V.3 IT Service Delivery Management. Experience in project management of new IT systems. JSP440, JSP480, JSP604. Knowledge of Windows Server and associated Microsoft Server applications such as Exchange, Lync, System Center. Concepts of Server Operating Systems and Virtualisation. Detailed knowledge of networking and security. Detailed knowledge of any of the mentioned Microsoft products. Strong documentation and problem solving skills. Strong communication skills as the role will be primarily customer focused and will involve managing customer and stakeholder expectations. Nice to Haves Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. Knowledgeable of transition, upgrades, refresh projects in an Agile environment. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers. Transparent and collaborative when making decisions. Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes. Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 5% Price 25% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £500 per day worked (inclusive of t&s) the post will be based almost entirely at a single site with minimal travel anticipated.