The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.

With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.

Job Summary

You will support the successful delivery of the IT Programme, with a primary focus of managing the successful delivery of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhanced, hydrodynamic model of the harbour, over a 34-month period. In addition to the KTP other projects will be assigned for management throughout the project lifecycle, this split is estimated to be 50/50.

The post holder will report to the Head of IT and will liaise directly with all parts of the business, so will be required to establish effective working relationships throughout the organisation. The post holder should possess traditional and agile project management experience, including skills such as work breakdown structure, critical path analysis, resource planning, change control and the ability to document, monitor and manage these appropriately.

The position will have line management responsibility for a KTP Associate aligned to the AI deliverables.

This is a fixed term contract for 34 months

Skills and Qualifications

• A background in a technical IT discipline with significant experience in IT project and programme management.

• Experience of Waterfall and AGILE project management methodology, preferably qualified in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE 2 or PMP) or with equivalent real-world experience.

• Experience of line management and performance management

• Competent in the use of Microsoft productivity tools

• Experience in disseminating technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.

• Experience of writing technical specifications and requirements documents.

• Experience in dealing with internal and external customers

• Experience of delivering IT projects with an AI component is advantageous

• Experience in a marine or maritime environment/industry is advantageous

• Experience of managing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is advantageous

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

• Generous contributory pension scheme

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Private Health Care

• Life assurance

• Employee assistance programme

• 3rd party discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

• Benefits and reward platform

• Free Parking

• Employee volunteering scheme

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.