Defence Digital Delivery Manager – Next Generation Communications Network
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 4th October 2024
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Job summary
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The Fixed Connectivity Next Generation Communications Network (NGCN) team is an exciting Defence Digital (DD) transformation programme evolving MOD’s current fixed networks to meet the needs of a modern Defence force. As one of the Government’s largest IT transformation programmes, NGCN will enhance MOD’s existing network infrastructure with an agile, adaptable, foundation network with the ability to continually scale and adapt to dynamic demand in reach and volume across Defence sites globally.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop digital skills in a complex and interesting environment.
- Work closely with Defence suppliers to strategically plan and implement changes to provide a secure and resilient environment.
- Develop and execute a migration plan for existing services to transform in alignment with the Digital Strategy for Defence.
- Develop strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, building positive working relationships in support of delivery.
As a Delivery Manager you will be responsible for managing and coordinating a team to deliver products and services against a delivery schedule, ensuring that high levels of performance are maintained. You will be accountable for the performance of your team ensuring that members are motivated and inspired, with the ability to confidently deal with emerging issues.
You will build and maintain positive ways of working, taking a flexible and agile approach, whilst confidently engaging with technical and business stakeholders to effectively manage requirements, expectations and processes in support of delivery. The Delivery Manager role will play a key role in the team’s capability to deliver critical Defence Digital outputs.
Due to security and information access restriction, the role is only open to a sole BRITISH national.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who:
- Will be accountable for the delivery of complex change to deliver enhancements to the MOD Core Network.
- Can deliver security and resilience benefits using a Secure by Design Approach.
- Will enable reduction in network running costs by providing an appropriate migration service.
- Will lead the development and execution of a Design and Implementation Plan.
- Will manage and coordinate people, processes and network services.
- Will create, influence and manage stakeholder relationships.
More information about the Government Digital and Data Profession, and the role of a Delivery Manager can be found here: Delivery manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk)
The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Interpreting Security and Technical change
- Maintaining Delivery Momentum
Benefits
- Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life.
- Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought.
- A pension scheme which secures your future.
- Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years.
- Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments.
- Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
- You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
Learning & Development
In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing –
- Tailored learning- you can customise your development to match your role and career objectives.
- Professional and personal development- acquire skills that enrich both your career and personal life.
- Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, many of which are free or supported by MOD.
- Industry recognised qualifications- we support qualifications that enhance your expertise and career prospects.
Our unparalleled learning and development opportunities allow you not only to progress in your career with us, but to gain transferable skills that allow you to apply your expertise across the Ministry of Defence and other government departments.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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At Defence Digital we are replacing a personal statement with technical knowledge questions. This change allows you to better showcase your skills and expertise directly relevant to the role, ensuring a fairer and more efficient recruitment process. We believe this will give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your qualifications and strengths.
To apply, please submit your CV, using the template on Civil Service Jobs, ensuring it highlights your skills as mentioned in the Job Description and Person Specification section above. We would also like to ask you to provide your thoughts on the following questions. There will be a space on Civil Service Jobs (called personal statement but we will use for the 2 questions) to complete your answers, no longer than 500 words per question.
Technical Knowledge Questions
Q1. Describe a time when you have had to apply security and technical practices to enable the delivery of a service. How did you listen to the needs of security and technical stakeholders and interpret them? (500 words)
Q2. Describe your experience in maintaining delivery momentum in a complex and fast-paced environment. Can you share a specific time when you have had to manage external risks and dependencies to maintain project flow? (500 words)
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Behaviours
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Technical Skills
- Interpreting Security and Technical change
- Maintaining Delivery Momentum
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We encourage the use of technology to streamline the job application process. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be helpful in generating ideas, improving writing style, and increasing efficiency. However, it is essential that any content submitted as part of a job application is truthful, accurate, and a genuine reflection of the applicant’s qualifications and experiences. Any use of AI should be supplementary to your own knowledge and abilities. Ultimately, the application should demonstrate your unique skills and suitability for the role.
Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we actively seek candidates from a diverse set of backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.
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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As 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 withdrawn.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : DD Talent Acquisition Team
- Email : ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdel@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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