22280 - Senior Digital Project Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest change programmes in government, which is internationally recognised as the most ambitious reform of a Justice System ever undertaken.
The Reform Programme is a once in a generation opportunity to transform the entire HM Courts and Tribunals Service, enhancing the provision of a world-class justice system, in a manner that provides an improved user experience at reduced cost to the taxpayer. This will contribute to consolidating the UK’s position at the fore-front of an increasingly competitive international legal market as well as ensuring access to justice for all. Approximately £1 billion is being invested in the programme which is due to complete in 2023/24.
We’re looking for exceptional candidates to join the Crime workstream as a Senior Digital Project Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a Programme that will genuinely have a fundamental impact on the way we undertake justice in our country.
Please note, the salary range for Outer London is £47,167 to £66,490. New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
The courts and tribunals in England and Wales have been allocated unprecedented funding of almost £1billlion. This will enable HM Courts & Tribunals Service, working in partnership with the judiciary, to create a system that is proportionate and accessible and that better meets the needs of the people it serves. This is the most ambitious programme of its kind anywhere in the world.
As a Project Manager you will be at the forefront of leading and implementing change in our world-leading justice system. The Programme is ambitious and we need resilient, resourceful and adaptable people to make it happen, who have a proven track record in Project Management.
Crime Programme
The HMCTS Crime Service model was defined in 2016 and includes a series of pathways modelled around the needs of those who use the criminal justice process – victims, witnesses, defendants, judiciary and business users. Prior to the development of the Crime Service model, the Common Platform Programme was formed with the goal of creating a single system for HMCTS, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Police. This covers the scope from initial creation of a file by the Police, to the creation of the CPS’ case for prosecution and then on to the progression and management of the case to support a successful trial.
In December 2017, the decision was taken to establish a single Crime Programme, encompassing the scope of both the Crime Service model and the Common Platform, delivered through the Digital Delivery function of the Crime Programme within the context of the wider HMCTS Reform agenda. Core functions such as the Programme Management Office, Business Change and Communication and Business Architecture support the Crime Programme with a new Digital Delivery structure also put in place. The Crime Programme builds on existing achievements to ensure the delivery of a transformed service to the public designed around those who use and rely on the criminal courts.
Project Manager responsibilities include:
- Define and document project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents
- Effectively communicate project expectations to project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
- Develop a sound project plan that suitably identifies resources and project outputs
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
- Take ownership and responsibility in terms of time, quality and cost for all assigned projects
- Execute project lifecycle in accordance with in-house processes
- Take leadership in ensuring projects are correctly scoped with clearly defined outcomes and sponsorship
- Take an active role in supporting procurement of third party services and ensuring commercials are adequate for delivering
- Ensure all project commitments are tied to firm commercial agreements and the associated project dependencies are clearly understood by the relevant parties
- Embrace Agile project delivery where appropriate
- Provide effective risk management
You will work closely with:
- HMCTS and Ministry of Justice staff.
- Project and programme senior responsible owners.
- Project and programme managers and the wider change team.
- Customer and supplier representatives.
- Stakeholders in the justice system.
Essential Criteria
- Qualifications e.g. Prince 2, Agile etc.
- A successful track record of leading IT projects, preferably in a public-sector environment
- Experience of producing business cases and a working knowledge of Government business case approvals processes
- Experience of managing incumbent IT suppliers in their delivery of IT solutions
- Proven ability to drive through significant change whilst maintaining strong client and internal relationships
- Proven ability to perform consistently to tight timescales with a high degree of visibility
- 5+ years’ direct work experience in a project management capacity
- Strong familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project
Other duties
The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.
Fixed Term Appointment
This appointment will be made on a fixed term basis, due to the time limited nature of the Crime Programme.
For existing civil servants, whilst the role itself is time limited, at the end of the fixed term period, you will retain your permanent status but will be placed on the re-deployment register.
Secondments and loans will be considered on an individual basis.
Flexible working options
HMCTS offers a flexible working system in many of its offices.
Job Sharing and Reduced Hours
All applications for job sharing or reduced hours will be treated fairly and on a case by case basis in accordance with the MoJ’s flexible working policy and equality policy.
Excess Fares and Relocation Allowances
This job is not eligible for relocation allowances but excess fares may be considered in accordance with MoJ’s excess fares allowance policy.
HMCTS offers a range of benefits
Annual Leave
Generous allowances for paid holiday starting at 23 days per year, and rising as your service increases. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 2.5 privilege days. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Training
HMCTS is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities
Reward & Recognition Scheme
Potential to secure up to £2,500 per financial year from individual / team awards for exceptional performance
Support
- A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice arrangements for childcare vouchers, and voluntary benefits such as retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a statement of suitability of up to 750 words demonstrating how you meet the key responsibilities & requirements to be a success in this post.
This is an exciting opportunity take significant levels of responsibility and develop change management skills while working within one of the largest portfolios in government, internationally recognised as the most ambitious reform of a Justice System ever undertaken.
If you feel that you have what it takes to be a success in this role, then please apply today.
To apply for this position please submit one document, containing your CV and a statement of suitability of up to 750 words demonstrating how you meet the key responsibilities and requirements to be a success in the post
Working Arrangements & Further Information
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Generous allowances for paid holiday starting at 25 days per year, and rising as your service increases. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Support
- A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice arrangements for childcare vouchers, and voluntary benefits such as retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Networks
The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
19/11/2018, 23:55 hours.
Closing Date: 19th November 2018 at 23:55 hours
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If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:
- You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- You were studying abroad
- You were living overseas with parents
In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.
We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.
Application form stage assessments
Interview stage assessments
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
· UK 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) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
· 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 Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
This Vacancy is closed to applications.