Navy Command Headquarters, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, PO2 8BY
The DEVELOP Directorate leads the development of the Royal Navy’s future warfighting capability and acts as the platform for the through-life capability for all maritime capabilities in order to achieve the optimum mix of present and future warfighting technologies for a modern, global and ready Royal Navy.
Amongst other roles, the Develop Directorate launches programmes and sponsors them through the pre-concept and early concept phases, before the programmes progress through to the Directorate of Naval Acquisitions. The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) is one such programme which has been launched in the Develop Directorate and will soon progress through to Acquisition.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
This is a rare opportunity to join and influence one of the Royal Navy’s highest profile shipbuilding programmes that will protect the nations interests all over the world into the 2050s and beyond. As the FADS Programme Manager, you will help lead a team of the highest calibre to deliver a Government Major Programme acquisition of a new class of warship.
The role of Programme Manager is to support the Programme Director and Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) in managing and leading the programme through management of Programme deliverables and artefacts, co-ordination and assurance of delivery of the assigned programme applying best practice leadership, governance and management discipline. In short, the Programme Manager is the glue which holds the programme team together and on track towards delivery of the programme benefits.
The Programme Manager will line-manage a small team within the Programme Management Office (PMO), and additionally will be required to lead laterally and upwards in order to hold programme and delivery team members to account, influence senior leaders in the best interests of the programme and provide constructive challenge to support the Director and SRO to make informed decisions.
The successful candidate will require PM background with a working knowledge of the 5 Case Model, Governance, Risk, Schedule and Financial awareness, and Assurance and Approvals experience. The PM will need a working knowledge of stakeholder management with ability to develop working relationships across multiple Agencies (MOD, Navy, delivery agents and cost, assurance and approvals teams). They will need to work collaboratively with PMs across the Acquisition Portfolio and confidence to speak honestly to Senior Leadership. They will need leadership, organisational and management experience, be open, approachable, and able to lead and develop their team members professionally within a safe working environment.
The post-holder will have excellent opportunities for continuous professional development, and will work in a programme team culture where everyone is empowered and encouraged to become the best in their field, and to continuously grow. If not already held at the time of application, the post-holder will be offered the opportunity to gain the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) practitioner qualification, APM Project Manager Qualification, Capability Acquisition practitioner qualification and more which align to business need.
Responsibilities
Management
Governance
Products/Deliverables
Strengths
Skills/Experience
Desirable Skills
Technical
A minimum of one practitioner level project/programme qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience is required for the this role eg: MSP Practitioner.
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Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.
An apprenticeship is combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’ with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.
Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4-7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.
Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of apprenticeship.
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Our headquarters in Portsmouth also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a shop and plenty of car parking spaces.
The post does not offer any assistance with relocation expenses.
Please note: expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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