Programme and Project Officer Q10789

The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and Parliament staff on their IT and digital needs.

At the Parliamentary Digital Service, we’re transforming the way Parliament does digital. We’re responsible for the digital output of all parliamentary services. We think it’s important that everyone can access and understand what’s going on in Parliament. Our goal is to bring together the public, Parliament Members, and Parliamentary staff to inform, engage, support, and communicate through one, unified digital core – PDS.

THE ROLE

Want to support the delivery of a modern Parliament?

The Parliamentary Digital Service is responsible for the entire digital strategy, including supporting the roll out of new technical capabilities. This involves a wide range of new and exciting digital programmes and projects across multiple business areas.

We’re looking for a forward thinking and talented Programme & Project Officer to join our Portfolio Management Office (PMO). You will work in a friendly and creative agile environment in our exciting Digital Service. It will be your responsibility to provide support, governance and assurance to complex projects and programmes with diverse partners and stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll have a sound understanding of PMO best practice, ideally in an agile environment and be comfortable with finances/excel and reporting.

If you can work calmly under pressure, have a flexible and team orientated attitude and are keen to explore and develop your skills then come and take advantage of what a career in Parliament could offer.

*Please note that a technical test will need to be completed prior to the panel interviews. This is expected to take place on W/C 01 February 2021.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

We are currently looking for candidates who have:

• Good attention to detail, ability to identify key issues within high volume data environments.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise to meet deadlines and takes full responsibility for quality and timescales of own work.
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude with a willingness to learn, explore and develop new skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and can present complex information, particularly finances.

Please see the Job Description for more information.

Join us and you’ll be joining a growing team of talented, like minded individuals who are energised by a fast-paced environment driven by innovation and excellence. You will be collaborative, delivery-focused and have strong organisational and interpersonal skills. In addition, you will be logical and practical, and having a willingness to learn, explore and develop new skills.

We’re an open, transparent, collaborative team at the heart of Westminster, who work innovatively and flexibly to facilitate a work/life balance. We pride ourselves in building people’s careers, investing in them and providing great opportunities for career progression.