DWP - Service Transformation - Senior Delivery Integration and Assurance Lead

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Summary of the work Delivery Integration and Assurance Role -with a managed IT service which includes DWP provided networks, end user devices (laptops & peripherals), software and local printing, to support the complex delivery of Technology Services' cloud services for the Functional Assessment Service Programme Specialist role Delivery manager Expected Contract Length 6 months with an optional extension period of up to 2 months Latest start date Monday 12 September 2022 Maximum Day Rate Up to £845 ex VAT per day. Standard 8 hour working day, excludes expenses to base location which will be agreed with DWP. Travel expenses will be payable within DWP Policy to non-base locations This role is Inside IR35 Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will join an existing DWP team of Digital and Change Programme delivery managers and will lead the end-to-end delivery projects relating to IT transition, systems integration and migration. The specialist will be working with: TS Delivery Partner TS Deputy Director FAS Deputy Director FAS Programme Manager Service Operational Design Manager Service Transition Manager Workplace Engineers Network Engineers Service Design and User Support Services DWP Test Delivery Manager Third Party Providers to DWP What Specialists Work On The specialist needs to be an experienced project manager with a background of managing IT projects and successfully delivering against milestones. As part of a major programme to provide 5 health assessment suppliers with a managed IT service (including DWP provided networks, end user devices (laptops & peripherals), software and local printing, as well as an externally procured case management service, DWP is looking for project managers with experience of managing the transition organisations to new IT environments. The programme will run to August 2023. Successful candidates will join an experienced team of Digital delivery managers. Skills & Experience • Provide experience of working in a large scale organisation and/or Public Sector managing IT projects and successfully deploying hardware and software to internal and 3rd party organisations. • Demonstrate 5+ years as a senior IT project manager. • Demonstrate experience of successful delivery through suppliers. • Demonstrate experience of working as a part of a team and taking the lead where necessary. • Demonstrate experience of managing plans, risks, issues and dependencies with effective escalation where necessary, owning them until they are resolved. • Demonstrate experience of tracking and managing project progress, providing helpful and accurate reporting to senior leaders and/or governance boards. • Be able to actively manage change and governance for projects, taking all cross-project impacts into account. • Be able to communicate consistently across internal and external stakeholders, tailoring messages to ensure that it is right for the audience and consistent with broader project/digital messaging. • Demonstrate experience of delivering complex cloud solutions • Be able to identify and manage key integration points across complex delivery plans • Be able to identify Operational and Service Acceptance Criteria • Demonstrate experience of in Agile and Waterfall methodology and also the Hybrid Approach • Demonstrate strong understanding and experience of ITIL Work Location Primarily at the North West DWP Digital Corporate Hubs - St Peters Square, Manchester and Peel Park, Blackpool - although there may be a requirement to travel to other DWP locations. Working Arrangments Specialist will work 5 working days per week. At least 40% of their time is expected to be in a DWP North West hub office. There may be some travel required to other locations. Security Clearance All suppliers must BPSS cleared and On-Shore Additional T&Cs https://www.gov.uk/guidance/terms-and-conditions-of-digital-marketplace-frameworks No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other third party suppliers • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • Take responsibility for their work • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Challenge the status quo Assessment Method • Reference • Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. is there a current incumbent supplier? No