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About the Role:
This crucial senior role within DBTs Project Delivery and Change Directorate is responsible for leading a team of project delivery professionals and overseeing a major projects portfolio valued at approximately 35bn. The role sets strategies and standards for project delivery and ensures the Department delivers on its Economic Growth Mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee DBTs Major Projects Portfolio (approx. 35bn).
- Provide scrutiny, assurance, and performance reporting to the Investment Committee.
- Set strategies and standards for project delivery, including capability development for project delivery professionals.
- Lead the Project Delivery Profession within DBT.
- Cohering and assuring a large and complex portfolio of projects to achieve strategic priorities.
- Provide insight and advice to inform investment decisions and prioritisation.
- Set standards for Project Delivery in DBT and define the strategic vision for the function.
- Oversee all facets of the Project Delivery Function policies, practices, frameworks, recruitment, learning, and career development.
- Partner with Senior Programme Leaders as a trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of programmes.
- Lead a team of Project, Programme, and Portfolio subject matter experts.
- Be an integral member of the Project Delivery and Change senior leadership team.
- Advise the Executive Committee (ExCo).
- Work closely with Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) and Programme Managers.
- Liaise with counterparts across Whitehall and the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA).
Skills and Expertise:
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proven experience in project delivery, portfolio management, and/or programme management.
- Expert in Project Delivery.
- Strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in advising Senior Leaders.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Understanding of DBTs Economic Growth Mission.
Why Join Us:
DBTs Project Delivery and Change Directorate is a dynamic environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the Departments Economic Growth Mission. This role offers the chance to lead a high-performing team, contribute to significant transformation programmes, and help shape the future of DBT. Opportunities for professional development and career progression are available.