Project Support Officer (DM)

Closing date for applications: 18/08/2020

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Specialist role	Delivery manager
Summary of the work	Working with the System Operating Authority you will interface on a daily basis with DE&S to assist with the delivery of an exciting IT capability based on Evergreen and Agile principles.
Latest start date	01/10/2020
Expected contract length	26 weeks (130 days) up to 31 March 2020 with a further 12-week unfunded option
Location	West Midlands
Organisation the work is for	Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
Maximum day rate	£220

ABOUT THE WORK

Early market engagement
Who the specialist will work with	You will be a key member of the System Operating Authority, overseeing the integration of a bespoke network. You will work with the delivery organisation, DE&S, on a daily basis
What the specialist will work on	•Provide Project Support Function, interface for delivery and integration team.•Define/document project procedures in accordance with agreed methodology ensuring PM methods, standards and processes are maintained•Guide team members in the application of project procedures, disciplines, reporting standards.•Production and maintenance of project plans.•Risk management activities •Assist in maintaining the project schedule utilising inputs form all DLODs.•Maintenance of project risk register, lesson learned and change control records.•Produce project summary reports incorporating schedule progress, Risks and projections of future performance.•Communication of project information to stakeholders.•Provide Secretariat function at Project Meetings as directed by the Delivery Lead.

WORK SETUP

Address where the work will take place	Hereford
Working arrangements	40 Hours per week (Mon – Fri) – 8 hour dayPotential for infrequent unsociable hours due to travelling time to other locations.
Security clearance	MOD DV required on day 1 of the appointment due to the sensitivity of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional terms and conditions	Please send a copy of the candidates CV to DESSPISN-Comrcl@mod.gov.uk.In the event that the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure that it is filled within one working week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition with prior approval of the Buyer.The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by:DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique IdentifiersDEFCON 76(Edn 12/06)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government SitesDEFCON 501(Edn 11/17)-Definitions and InterpretationsDEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums DueDEFCON 658(Edn 10/17)-CyberDEFCON 659A(Edn 02/17)-Security MeasuresDEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security RequirementsDEFCON 703(Edn 08/13)-Intellectual Property Rights - Vesting in the Authority

Additional terms and conditions

Please send a copy of the candidates CV to DESSPISN-Comrcl@mod.gov.uk.In the event that the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure that it is filled within one working week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition with prior approval of the Buyer.The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by:DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique IdentifiersDEFCON 76(Edn 12/06)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government SitesDEFCON 501(Edn 11/17)-Definitions and InterpretationsDEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums DueDEFCON 658(Edn 10/17)-CyberDEFCON 659A(Edn 02/17)-Security MeasuresDEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security RequirementsDEFCON 703(Edn 08/13)-Intellectual Property Rights - Vesting in the Authority

EVALUATION CRITERIA

How many specialists to evaluate	3
Cultural fit criteria	-Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers. -Transparent and collaborative when making decisions.
Assessment methods
Evaluation weighting	Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20%

EXPERIENCE

Essential skills and experience

Knowledge and experience of a formal project management methodology i.e. Prince 2 Practitioner (minimum)
High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Project
Experience of using Risk Management Tools such as Predict or @Risk
Project planning
Schedule management & progress reporting
Risk identification & management
Demonstrable understanding of Earned Value Management
Experience of working on IT/IS projects / programmes
Ability to analyse, consolidate and present information from various sources
Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills

EXPRESS INTEREST

Closing date for applications: 18/08/2020