Senior Project Manager
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Birmingham
- 56,850 - 68,570
Job Description
Job summary
At DSIT were all about improving peoples lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.
We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.
We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.
We do all this to enable the Governments 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.
Above all, we focus on improving peoples lives. Whether its researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.
Our Inclusive Environment
We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. Weare enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Planand the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm
You can also follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/
Job description
Help shape the UKs AI future by delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in government. The Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (AIRR) is building world-class supercomputing and cloud platforms to power cutting-edge AI research. As a Project Manager, youll be at the heart of this mission, turning policy objectives into delivery reality.
This is a unique opportunity to manage complex, high-profile projects that underpin the UKs leadership in AI innovation. Youll lead planning and delivery across major workstreams from supercomputing to cloud services working closely with technical leads, policy teams, and delivery partners.
If you thrive on managing complexity, influencing stakeholders, and making a tangible impact on national capability, this role is for you.
As a Project Manager, you will:
- Work at pace in a fast-moving environment, delivering clear, high impact outcomes.
Person specification
- Lead planning and delivery of AIRR workstreams, ensuring milestones are met. Establish and operate effective project controls, providing clear and timely reporting on progress, risks and issues to governance forums and senior stakeholders.
As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience managing complex, high-value projects in a multi-stakeholder environment, delivering against challenging objectives.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in, or alongside, government or publicly funded research programmes, with an understanding of delivery, governance, and assurance in complex stakeholder environments.
