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About the Role:
This critical role within DBT’s Project Delivery and Change Directorate is responsible for leading a team of project delivery professionals in planning, prioritizing, and assuring departmental transformation initiatives. The Deputy Director will oversee a substantial portfolio of major projects, valued at approximately 35bn, and play a key leadership role in setting standards for project delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee DBT’s Major Projects Portfolio, valued at approximately 35bn.
- Provide scrutiny, assurance, and performance reporting to the Investment Committee.
- Define and implement strategies and standards for project delivery across the Department.
- Lead capability development for project delivery professionals.
- Mobilize planning capability for the upcoming Spending Review.
- Advise the Executive Committee (ExCo) and partner with Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) and Programme Managers.
- Liaise with counterparts across Whitehall and the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA).
- Ensure robust policies, practices, and frameworks are in place to manage the portfolio and deliver programmes.
- Provide recruitment, learning, and career development opportunities for project delivery professionals.
- Partner with senior programme leaders to advise and challenge throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Lead a team of project, programme, and portfolio subject matter experts.
Skills and Expertise:
- Proven leadership experience in project delivery.
- Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in managing and mentoring teams.
- Subject matter expertise in project delivery.
- Experience in overseeing large, complex project portfolios.
Why Join Us:
DBT is a great place to work, enabling the Department to deliver its Economic Growth Mission. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to major transformation programmes, and to shape the future of project delivery within the Department. There is a strong emphasis on professional development and learning opportunities within the Directorate.