DPS Programme Advisor

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Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will work with a variety of Civil Servants, Military Personnel and contractors and subject matter experts within ISS. What Specialists Work On To support strategic planning for two programmes; New Style of IT (Deployed) (NSoIT(D)) Programme and Interoperability Services and Gateways (ISG). Contribute to development of key programmatic and service oriented policies. Development and circulation of the NSoIT(D) Breakpoint Note and the ISG Business Cases including a Main Gate Business Case. Where the Work Takes Place ISS, Building 405, MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, SN13 9NR Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements 224 days in total. 3-5 days per week in Corsham Office (minimum 3 days per week) for face to face meetings. Be able to be responsive and to work in multiple locations at short notice. Majority of travel will be within UK. Work Location ISS, Building 405, MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, SN13 9NR Security Clearance DV clearance must be in place prior to the contract starting due to the projects the individual is required to work with. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Experience of developing coherent Information Notes, Review Notes, Initial and Main Gate Business Cases including circulation and obtaining approval (15%) Senior stakeholder experience, both Civilian and Military stakeholders, including MOD Scrutiny and Assurance resulting in a productive working relationship (15%) Experience of strategic planning and managing technically complex large-scale IT projects and programmes (10%) To have a full understanding of the operating environment within Defence (10%) To have a full understanding of gateway technology (10%) Experience of large-scale programme transformation from project delivery to service delivery (10%) Experience of providing advice and guidance to aid decision-making to senior management level Programme Boards and Programme Executives (5%) Understand the workings of ISS and MOD approvals process (5%) Experience in coaching to the project and programme teams to enable them to work more effectively hence improving overall efficiency (5%) Experience of developing service-oriented policies (5%) Experience of maximising operational benefit when balanced against VFM (5%) Experience of strategic planning of programme budgets to ensure best value is delivered and accurate forecasts can be made (3%) Must have detailed understanding of standard project management principles and techniques (e.g. APM, MSP, Prince2, PMI) (2%) Nice to Haves Have an MSc level education Proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with ambiguity No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria Transparent and collaborative when making decisions Have a flexible approach Experience of working with international partners as part of a Multi-National delivery pro-gramme, understanding the political aspects of working in the environment Proactive rather than reactive Highly motivated with experience of the Defence Military and Civilian Cultures and able to work within them Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £995.00 (ex-vat)