Digital Services Specialist

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Summary of the work • Managing teams to deliver the Digital Transformation Strategy for Crossrail 2 • Develop smart IT Capability to support the programme • Define and deliver data management for the programme Specialist role Programme manager Expected Contract Length 2 years Latest start date Monday 15 April 2019 Maximum Day Rate 875 Early Market Engagement N/A Who Speclialist Work With The CR2 senior management team, information & technology champions throughout the programme, the TfL Technology and Data team and industry representatives. What Specialists Work On • Lead the Crossrail 2 Digital Transformation Strategy. • Enable better information management as Chair of the Information Working Group. • Develop a modern agile IT platform to support specialist software. • Lead on relationships with the Crossrail 2 Digital Supply chain and internal TfL bodies. • Improve digital competency through targeted training and development and the roll out of smart working practices. • Represent Crossrail 2 at industry forums. • Provide leadership and direction for the better use of Digital Technology and working practices. Skills & Experience • • Must have extensive experience of successfully delivering information systems and management initiatives within a large organisation in a relevant sector/industry. • • Must be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communications skills. • • Must have at least 5 years experience of managing large complex data sets to produce business intelligence • • Must have at least 5 years experience of working on major infrastructure projects in the transport sector. • • Must be able to demonstrate effective team leadership on major IT projects within a relevant industry. • • Must be able to demonstrate awareness and practical understanding of government digital initiatives and relevant transformation strategies. • • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of IT systems for a variety of functions such as stakeholder engeagement, public affairs, business intelligence, financial, human resources, and major programme controls. Nice to Haves • • Commercial and contract management of a variety of different supply contracts relevant to the role. • • At least 5 years experience of adopting AGILE management techniques • • A good understanding of relevant information security and building information management standards • • Experience of governing information management bodies. • • Experience of managing/delivering information systems on pre-delivery major infrastructure projects. Work Location London Working Arrangments Office-based. Smart working encouraged. Security Clearance N/A Additional T&Cs As per the standard contract. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Be collaborative - share knowledge with others so everyone can make better decisions. Consider other people's needs and views. • Accountable - take personal accountability for your actions, implement a no-blame culture. Tell others what they can expect from you. • Active - Make things happen, find solutions to problems. Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Please can you advise if there is an incumbent? Yes there is an incumbent. 2. Is there a current incumbent in the role? Yes, there is. 3. Is there an incumbent? Yes there is an incumbent. 4. Hi, is there a current incumbent in this role? Hello. Yes, there is. 5. Is there a current incumbent and if so will they be reapplying? We are unable to advise if the current incumbent will be submitting a bid. 6. Is the Daily Rate inclusive of VAT? No. 7. Is there an incumbent? Yes. 8. Is this contract inside IR35? We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 9. Can you please confirm the IR35 status of this position? We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 10. Could you please advise if this opportunity is outside IR35? We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 11. Is there currently an incumbent in this role? Also is it outside IR35? Yes there is an incumbent. We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 12. What is the IR35 status? We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 13. Please can you advise if the role is within IR35? We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 14. Is the role inside or outside IR35? We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 15. You state that the candidate must have experience in the transport sector. Will consideration be given to candidates with related experience from other industries? No, not for this opportunity. We may reconsider this position if the procurement is not successful. 16. What are the timelines for this role for procurement? - Applications will close on Friday 29 March 2019.- Shortlisting & evaluation w/c 1st April 2019.- Interviews, if required, will take place w/c 1st April 2019.- Contract award and mobilisation by 14th April 2019. 17. Please can you provide some additional information regarding timescales, specifically when do you anticipate that shortlisting will take place, when do you plan for interviews to be held and when are you looking to award contracts? - Applications will close on Friday 29 March 2019.- Shortlisting & evaluation w/c 1st April 2019.- Interviews, if required, will take place w/c 1st April 2019.- Contract award and mobilisation by 14th April 2019. 18. Hi, will all the applicants treated at par during evaluation stage or will there be any preference for the current incumbent? All applicants will be treated equally and fairly. 19. Who is the incumbent? Dropstep Consulting Ltd 20. Please could you confirm what is meant by 'smart IT capability'? Smart IT Capability refers to the delivery of information technology, systems and platforms which enable smart/flexible working. 21. One of the essential criteria is 'Must have at least 5 years experience of managing large complex data sets to produce business intelligence'. As this is a programme manager level role, please can you confirm whether we can read this to mean experience of managing teams that manage data sets to produce BI, or whether you are expecting the individual to have done this data analysis themself for at least 5 years? The requirement is to have 5 years experience of managing large complex data sets (typically owned by other teams within the organisation). 5 years of data analysis experience is not an essential criteria. 22. Are flexible working / remote-working arrangements available for this role? The services can be delivered however is seen fit by the service provider, fixed hours at our offices are not a strict requirement. 23. Hi, What is the address of the office in London where this person will be based? The client offices are located at 55 Broadway, Westminster, London, SW1H 0BD. However, the services can be provided from any location so long as deliverables are achieved.