Project Manager

The Opportunity

The Transforming Digital Programme is looking to appoint a Project Manager to support the delivery of its ambitious programme of work, working with colleagues and stakeholders across both Houses and the Digital Service. The programme is focused on evolving the Data and Digital Operating model (DDOM) and working on targeted initiatives to test elements of the DDOM.

Reporting to the relevant Senior Project Manager, Delivery Manager or Delivery Lead and to the wider programme your key responsibility will be to:

• establishing a project including defining the outcomes, timescales, costs, quality, governance arrangements, resource requirements and the appropriate project approach.
• managing project delivery including planning, scheduling, providing appropriate assurance, managing interdependencies and allocated resources, and transitioning into business as usual.
• ensuring that projects are delivered to time, within budget and to the necessary quality, managing budgets within appropriate standards and controls.

What You Need

To be successful in this role you will have :

• excellent organisation, communication, and collaboration skills, along with being able to work in areas of ambiguity.
• experience of successfully managing and delivering projects or significant changes, with an understanding of modern, agile project methodologies and some experience in their use
• proven ability to form effective working relationships with key customers, stakeholders and colleagues within a complex management structure
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

The Transforming Digital Programme is a Parliament-wide programme that will fundamentally change the way Parliament works with digital, enabling Parliament to:

• meet rising customer needs of Members, Members' staff and House staff for better digital services; and
• keep pace with digital developments and advances in technology.

To achieve this, Transforming Digital will overhaul Parliament's existing digital processes, operating model and capability. Without doing this, the gap between expectation and reality will grow wider, and Parliament’s year-on-year cost of digital services will increase.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and supporting statement showing how you meet up to the first three criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV including the filename.

Apply By: 10th April 2023 at 23:55

Interviews: W/C 24th April 2023

Format: Presentation + Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.