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MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JHJob Summary“Support Major Programmes is an ambitious, transformation programme that will address both shortcomings in the effective delivery of Support, pan-Defence, and deliver £Bns of financial savings over the next 10 years. Driving change together with external consultants, industry, DE&S and the Front-Line commands, we will enable Defence to achieve greater agility and efficiency, achieving both value for money for the taxpayer and also operational advantage.”Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) is, first and foremost, a business change and process re-engineering programme. It seeks to transition Defence from legacy processes to align with leading practice across both the commercial Support sector and with allies. This in turn allows for future Defence business processes to be underpinned by COTS, cloud-enabled, evergreen IS, integrated with the Defence Digital Backbone, cyber-secure and accessible globally. The introduction of Robotic Process Automation and AI where appropriate will remove the need for human intervention in non-value-adding tasks, and the implementation of a simple, intuitive ‘Amazon-style’ interface will reduce the need for specialist training, minimise instances of human error and improve the user experience.This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.Job DescriptionThe Senior Programme Controls Manager is part of the management and control of the BMfS Operations Support Office. They will provide Project Control leadership to the BMfS Programme, supporting the strategic development and the delivery of projects. The post holder will be responsible for developing and leading the approved governance framework and associated artefacts of the BMfS programme, enabling achievement of Major Programmes objectives.The Senior Programme Controls Manager will communicate performance of projects to Senior Leadership through coordination of approved governance framework to ensure effective delivery and informed decision making at a senior level. They will provide subject matter expertise to the wider programme, senior leadership, and delivery agents.The Senior Programme Controls Manager will act as focal point for assurance across the programme ensuring deliverables are achieved to cost, time and quality. They will line manage/work collaboratively with multiple Project Control Specialists in ensuring delivery teams meet their planning, scheduling, risk management, resource demand, performance reporting and programmatic change management. The post will report into the Deputy Programme Director.The Senior Programme Controls Manager is part of the management and control of the BMfS Operations Support Office. They will provide Project Control leadership to the BMfS Programme, supporting the strategic development and the delivery of projects. The post holder will be responsible for developing and leading the approved governance framework and associated artefacts of the BMfS programme, enabling achievement of Major Programmes objectives.The Senior Programme Controls Manager will communicate performance of projects to Senior Leadership through coordination of approved governance framework to ensure effective delivery and informed decision making at a senior level. They will provide subject matter expertise to the wider programme, senior leadership, and delivery agents.The Senior Programme Controls Manager will act as focal point for assurance across the programme ensuring deliverables are achieved to cost, time and quality. They will line manage/work collaboratively with multiple Project Control Specialists in ensuring delivery teams meet their planning, scheduling, risk management, resource demand, performance reporting and programmatic change management. The post will report into the Deputy Programme Director.Person specificationIdeally The Applicant/ Job Holder Will HavePrevious experience within a complex programme delivery environment as a SME in Project Controls, with relevant experience in leading others across sub-disciplines. Confident in engaging and building a close working relationship with a diverse range of stakeholders (both internal and external), taking into account their levels of influence and interests. Strong negotiator, persuasive and able to influence others through to senior level. Ability to communicate specialist advice effectively across various communication channels whilst handling difficult conversations with others professionally and sensitively. Experienced in the delivery and management of: Identifying and monitoring risks, issues and opportunities, ensuring active action is taken to respond efficiently and effectively. Planning and scheduling control systems, techniques and procedures, and the use of scheduling tools and methods; Identifying and reporting dependencies whilst understanding the implications to both internal and external projects/programmes; Identifying and monitoring risks, issues and opportunities, ensuring active action is taken to respond efficiently and effectively; Comprehensive knowledge of Defence and ideally, experience in more than one domain. Strong teamwork and customer service ethic, empowering and inspiring others to deliver successful programmes. Highly motivated and a thirst for making a difference. A desire to develop self and others in both technical and behavioural development, confident to provide constructive feedback and coaching.QualificationsEssentialAPM Practitioner Qualification (APMPMQ) or PRINCE 2 PractitionerDesirableManaging Successful Programmes (MSP) PractitionerBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Delivering at PaceWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:Leadership Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and OthersTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:P3M12 - Risk, Opportunity and Issue Management - Competent P3M18 - Governance Arrangements - ProficientAlongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%The post does not offer relocation expenses.External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. 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The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 - Word count)At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:Leadership Communication and Influencing Developing Self and OthersAt Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The FollowingLeadership Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Delivering at PaceIn the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be undertaken to assess whether the applicants have one of the essential qualifications (APM Practitioner Qualification (APMPMQ) or PRINCE 2 Practitioner). Only if successful at this initial sift, will the entire application then be reviewed.When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawnFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. 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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 requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe 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.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.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob ContactName : BMfS Ops Team Multiuser Email : teamEmail : informationPlease ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. 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