Government Recruitment Service
About the Role:
Lead a team of project delivery professionals overseeing a substantial portfolio of projects valued at approximately 35bn. This senior role is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of major transformation programmes and sets standards for excellence in project delivery within DBT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee DBT’s Major Projects Portfolio.
- Provide scrutiny, assurance, and performance reporting to the Investment Committee.
- Establish strategies and standards for project delivery, fostering capability development among project delivery professionals.
- Set strategic direction for the Project Delivery Function.
- Partner with senior programme leaders, providing expert advice and challenge.
- Manage a team of project, programme, and portfolio subject matter experts.
- Liaise with counterparts across Whitehall and the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA).
- Advise the Executive Committee (ExCo) and Senior Responsible Owners (SROs).
Skills and Expertise:
- Proven leadership experience in project delivery.
- Strong understanding of project portfolio management.
- Experience in overseeing large and complex projects.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Subject matter expertise in project delivery methodologies.
- Ability to set strategies and standards for a large-scale portfolio.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Why Join Us:
DBT is a great place to work, enabling the Department to deliver its Economic Growth Mission. This crucial role offers excellent opportunities to influence major transformation programmes and contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking team.