Project Manager

Location
MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR (Please note that you will be required to attend site at least 4 days per week)
About the job
Project Manager Job summary
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!
Project Manager Job description
Are you ready to step into a Project Manager role that will make a tangible difference to Defence? Defence Digital is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our dynamic team and contribute to driving and overseeing project outputs. As a Project Manager, you will lead projects that support the UK's Defence and make a meaningful impact on our customers.
You will manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that each project aligns with Defence Digital's strategic objectives. Your key responsibilities will include creating and leading projects to deliver agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality constraints.
Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, manage resources, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
  
• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet objectives and deadlines.
  
• Ensure an appropriate benefits realisation strategy is in place and monitor the long-term delivery of benefits against the business case.
  
• Provide day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the project team, setting and maintaining project controls.
  
• Ensure effective change management processes are in place to agree on and document changes to deliverables.
  
• Identify and establish appropriate Project Controls.
  Due to security and information access restriction, the role is only open to a UK Sole BRITISH National
  Person specification
  We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organised individual with strong communication skills. You should be able to work well under pressure and confidently navigate complex challenges to drive projects to successful completion.
  When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:
  
• Knowledge and experience with project management practices, methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  
• Effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and able to understand their needs and expectations.
  
• Strong organisational skills, supported by robust planning and prioritisation.
  Hybrid Working
  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 employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. 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). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. This post is working 37 hours per week. Please note that you will be required to attend site at least 4 days per week.
  Things you need to know:
  If you are called to interview, we will assess you against these Behaviours and Technical skills:
  Behaviours:
  
• Leadership
  
• Making Effective Decisions
  
• Communicating and Influencing
  Technical Skills:
  We'll assess you against these technical skills during the interview process:
  
• Planning
  
• Risk and Issue Management
  
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Please note, that we will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for interviews or assessments.
  Due to security and information access restriction, the role is only open to a UK Sole BRITISH National
  Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
  Security
  Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
  Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).
  People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
  Nationality requirements
  Open to UK nationals only