Platform Business Owner

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring a Platform Business Owner to join the Digital Customer Service Directorate at the Parliamentary Digital Service.  As a Platform Business Owner, you will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of Parliament’s business process solutions based around Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions.

You will be working closely with colleagues across the Information Systems team to ensure all solution design is in alignment with gathered requirements, best practice, information compliance.

What You Need

• communicating between the technical and non-technical (technical architect). You can mediate between people and mend relationships, communicating with stakeholders at all levels with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive relationships within a complex, diverse and inclusive work environment.
• governance and assurance. You can understand how technical governance works with wider governance (such as budgets, information compliance, GDPR, etc).
• making and guiding decisions. You can make and justify decisions characterised by high levels of risk, impact and complexity. You can build consensus between organisations (private or public) or highly independent and diverse stakeholders
• strategy - you can shape and influence strategy. You can own and be responsible for setting strategies, patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements.
• turning business problems into technical design. You can design systems characterised by high levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity.
• expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is paramount, including experience in customising and configuring Dynamics 365 applications, integrating with third-party systems, and developing custom extensions, including knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, etc.
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

Information Systems is a large and diverse team, supporting applications in the Procedural, HR/Finance, Facilities/Core and Dynamics365/Power Platforms environments for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. 

We support Members, their staff and house staff together with other people who work in Parliament. Information Systems is a collaborative, highly motivated team who are skilled in many applications and methodologies. We handle requests and issues from business areas together with project work to deliver new applications and technologies destined to be used throughout both Houses. 

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 complete a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet criterions 4,5 and 6. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By: 10th April 2023 at 23:55

Interviews: 19th 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.