Job description for Project Manager

Are you passionate about Project Management? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding career working on once-in-a-lifetime projects? If so, this could be the perfect position for you! We at the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Submarine Acquisition Portfolio (SAP) Team in Barrow-in-Furness.

The SAP team are responsible for Submarine Build Capability on our Barrow site, managing the successful delivery of a wide number of high value projects and procurements that are critical in enabling the delivery of the Submarine Programmes. We control a diverse range of areas, including; the overhead costs for the site, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Resource planning and the Integrated Schedule for all Programmes.

This exciting opportunity will see you prioritising a fluctuating workload and analysing data to make informed decisions and recommendations that enable and support delivery of the UK’s Submarine Programme. You will be supported by your manager and wider team to achieve your career goals and aspirations with mentoring available to fulfil your potential and funding for industry-recognised qualifications.

It is expected that you will attend the site approximately three days per week, according to business need. Occasional travel to our Abbey Wood site may be required, for which your expenses will be paid for. Due to the secure nature of the position, this post is reserved for sole UK nationals only.

At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver agreed outcomes within associated sub-portfolios or complex projects.
• Responsible for supporting an open, honest, no blame culture. Actively discussing failures and shortfalls positively and drawing through LFE and enacting mitigations and engaging with PM Function to mitigate wider occurrence.
• Accountable for the delivery of their projects and supporting project documentation and requirements within the performance/cost/time envelope for a sub-portfolio or complex project. This includes ensuring the most cost-effective means of delivery whilst mitigating risk.
• Agree with the Customer: the objective, requirements and the means of acceptance in line with the MoD’s Operating Model and Defence Lines of Development.
• Drive the timely establishment of contracts with Commercial Officers to enable the required contractual contribution from industry. Deliver project requirements, sustain and leverage value through the monitoring and management of contract performance against commitments (product and services) and meet our own obligations under the contract.
• Accountable for ensuring that the wider financial (and resource) profiles are adhered to.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience in leading and managing in a complex project environment.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and building positive working relationships.
• Ability to identify project improvements or change.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Stakeholder Management – Practitioner
• Controlling a Project – Practitioner
• Making Effective Decisions – CSBC 4
• Leadership – CSBC 4

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £56,700, Ministry of Defence contributes £15,309 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDA–Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Selection process details Offering at a lower level

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills.

Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

1. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Offering at a lower level

If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.