Programme Delivery Manager

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Who Speclialist Work With You will work closely with: * Chair of the Centre * Business Director * suppliers * the devolved Welsh public sector including local government, NHS Wales and Welsh Government * external organisations based in Wales What Specialists Work On The Centre for Digital Public Services is a new arm's-length body funded by Welsh Government that aims to transform the design and delivery of digital public services in Wales. We need a Programme Delivery Manager to coordinate and run the three main parts of our alpha phase: 1. squads/teams to run rapid discovery/alpha phases across the public sector in Wales 2. a knowledge sharing hub of good digital practice 3. an academy for skills and capability to train leaders and practitioners 4. other responsibilities to assist in the setup for the Centre Where the Work Takes Place The Centre for Digital Public Services has an all-Wales remit. We expect that the role can be delivered remotely for the foreseeable future making extensive use of video conference technologies. Depending on guidance and circumstances during these unprecedented times, the Centre plans to take physical office space in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. The Business Director and Chair are both based in South Wales. Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements We expect this work will be done remotely for the foreseeable future. Should official guidance change during the duration of this engagement, you may be expected to attend meetings across Wales. The day rate is inclusive of all expenses and we would expect to make optimum use of video conference technology where appropriate. Work Location The Centre for Digital Public Services has an all-Wales remit. We expect that the role can be delivered remotely for the foreseeable future making extensive use of video conference technologies. Depending on guidance and circumstances during these unprecedented times, the Centre plans to take physical office space in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. The Business Director and Chair are both based in South Wales. Security Clearance At minimum a security clearance at Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) will be required. Additional T&Cs This role is outside of IR35 Skills & Experience Demonstrable evidence of having delivered multiple agile programmes and products/services Demonstrable evidence of managing programmes with multiple suppliers Demonstrable evidence of managing complex stakeholder situations Experience in leading a collaborative, dynamic planning process - prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of multidisciplinary teams Demonstrable experience of mentoring and coaching more junior team members Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery Understanding of user centred service design practices, Government Digital Service Standards and the assessment process Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence external partners, suppliers, stakeholders and customers to secure mutually beneficial outcomes Nice to Haves Knowledge of Government procurement landscape for digital and technology products and services. Experience working in the Welsh public sector Ability to create concise and insightful communications for dissemination to all stakeholder groups No. of Specialists to Evaluate 4 Cultural Fit Criteria Have a proven approach to transferring knowledge and experience to create a sustainable legacy Have the ability to challenge in a healthy way Share knowledge across teams Have a proven ability to manage and building relationships with multiple stakeholders and suppliers Take responsibility for owning issues and resolving and problems Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range up to £900 a day (this should include any travel and subsistence costs or other expenses)