About the job

Job summary

Are you a digital project manager looking for a role that makes a difference?

If so, why not become part of the support behind the science. Dstl’s operation team have a wide range of complex and critical digital programmes, all across our organisation.

We have multiple project requiring digital project management from large scale change transformations to infrastructure roll-outs. One of our biggest involves taking our Oracle Fusion-based Enterprise Management System to the next level – extending its reach and realising its full potential. Whatever your digital delivery experience – we want to hear from you!

With your transferable skills you will manage broad teams to lead its definition, coordination, direction and successful delivery.

We are the science inside UK defence and security. As an agency of the Ministry of Defence, we provide world-class expertise and deliver cutting-edge science and technology for the benefit of the UK. The work we do is innovative and vital. Almost none of it would be possible without the equally innovative and important work of our digital experts. Join them and deliver projects that make a difference to our whole organisation – and that support work that reaches even further.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

Job description

Who we need

We are looking for experienced digital project managers who have managed and delivered change. You will be experienced in digital delivery (for the Oracle project, you’ll need direct experience in Oracle Fusion EMSs) or in another digital discipline for our numerous opportunities.

For all of our projects, the ability to lead multiple projects, develop business cases and motivate teams is vital. We have a fascinatingly diverse range of stakeholders here, so you’ll also need to be comfortable influencing and communicating to deliver outstanding results.

You will pro-actively support safe working practices, appreciating the need for colleague welfare is the top priority for Dstl. You will take responsibility for working safely and report on any practices, no matter how big or small, to mitigate any potential risks.

What we offer

Alongside the opportunity to make a real-world impact, we offer an environment that supports flexible working {both hours and location) and continuous learning.

Deliver digital projects that help keep the nation safe.

These responsibilities are taken from the Project Delivery Complexity Framework (PDCF) and describe the career pathway for the Project Management role.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-delivery-capability-framework-for-civil-servants

Important Information

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

 

Person specification

A comprehensive and full list of responsibilities can be found in the role profiles attached to CS Jobs. Don’t meet 100% of the person specification? If you have relevant experience, and can do the job – we want your application.

Essential Experience

• Project Manager 2, 3 & 4: APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Or equivalent demonstrable experience of leading the delivery of Digital Projects/Programmes;
• Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) – Foundation (CMCP) (or achieved within first three months);

Desirable experience:

• APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ);
• APM Registered Project Professional;
• ITIL

 

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £44,667, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £12,060 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.

The first sift will take place on 27th November,  interviews for these applications will be held on 6th, 7th & 8th December, remaining interviews will be held w/c 8th Jan 2024

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 security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.