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OEP IT Workstream Lead

Closing date for applications: 26/06/2019
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Specialist role
 Product manager
Summary of the work
 The Product Manager will lead the IT Workstream for OEP, and drive positive outcomes across Defra, suppliers, and a range of internal and external stakeholders, including at very senior levels. They will lead the team across Discovery and Options Analysis phases, and could extend to later phase of the lifecycle.
Latest start date
 01/07/2019
Expected contract length
 3 Months to lead the Discovery Phases, but may extend depending on progress and success
Location
 London
Organisation the work is for
 Defra
Maximum day rate
 £560 inclusive of expenses to base location, and excluding VAT
ABOUT THE WORK
Early market engagement
 None
Who the specialist will work with
 The successful applicant will join a blended cross-functional delivery team comprising of Business Analysts, Policy Leads, Operational Stakeholders and Technical Staff
What the specialist will work on
 Defra requires a Product Manager to act as the IT Workstream Lead during Discovery. (scoping and analysis phases) They will lead the definition and appraisal of the enabling IT services, systems and infrastructure needed to operate the Office of Environmental Protection.
WORK SETUP
Address where the work will take place
 London
Working arrangements
 Onsite London, expenses will be paid for travel and working outside M25
Security clearance
 CTC or above. Defra will sponsor NSV clearances if required
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional terms and conditions
 None
EVALUATION CRITERIA
How many specialists to evaluate
 3
Cultural fit criteria
 Transparent and collaborative when making decisions and recommendations. Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes Demonstrate simplicity (for example, take simple steps to goals, do less but better, mitigate failures, talk straight with respect) Demonstrate enthusiasm (for example, bring whole self to work, celebrate success, share passion and energy with others, optimistic) Demonstrate an ability to work with stakeholders with low technical expertise
Assessment methods
 Work history Interview
Evaluation weighting
 Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20%
EXPERIENCE
Essential skills and experience
  • Provide evidence of experience in Project and Product Management, ensuring scope of activities are clear, approaches are correct and that agreed objectives are delivered to the right level of quality
  • Provide evidence of experience in Business Analysis, gather needs and analysing information using comprehensive tools and techniques
  • Provide evidence of working with end-users, technical architects and managers to further elaborate the requirements and support the development of business capabilities
  • Provide evidence of aiding the development of Business Cases to support procurement, making economic and technical benefits cases to drive the approach to be taken
  • Provide evidence of experience of succesful management within large, complex IT-enabled change programmes, preferably within the Public Sector
Nice-to-have skills and experience
  • Provide evidence of a strong understanding of the Government Digital Service’s Design Principles and Digital Service Standard
  • Provide evidence of a suitable qualification in Business Analysis, such as the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis, or Degree in related software development
  • Provide evidence of a suitable qualification in Project and/or Programme Management, such as Prince II, Managing Successful Programmes, PMP, APMG or Agile
EXPRESS INTEREST
Closing date for applications: 26/06/2019

OEP IT Workstream Lead

Closing date for applications: 26/06/2019


Specialist role:

Product manager

Location:

London

Organisation:

Defra

Maximum day rate:

£560 inclusive of expenses to base location, and excluding VAT
FULL DETAILS / EXPRESS INTEREST HERE
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