National Cyber Force – Infrastructure Project Manager

Job summary

Established in 2020, the National Cyber Force (NCF) is responsible for operating in and through cyberspace to counter, disrupt, degrade and contest those who would do harm to the UK or its allies, to keep the country safe and to protect and promote the UK's interests at home and abroad. The UK will use cyber operations as part of its diplomatic, economic and military activities.

The NCF is at the heart of this, extending the UK's competitive edge as a responsible, democratic cyber power, by countering threats from terrorists, criminals and states using the internet to operate across borders in order to do harm to the UK and other democratic societies. This may involve countering threats which disrupt the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and services in cyberspace (i.e. supporting cybersecurity), contributing to UK Defence operations, or helping deliver the UK's foreign policy agenda (for example intervening in a humanitarian crisis to protect civilians). In addition to GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence, the Secret Intelligence Service and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory are core partners, bringing cutting edge espionage and research techniques. The NCF is establishing its Headquarters in Samlesbury, Lancashire.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to have an empowered, productive, personally and professionally fulfilled workforce. Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously. We want to enable you to build a successful career with the Department and wider Civil Service. We are committed to understanding, respecting, and representing as broad a range of views and backgrounds as we have in UK society. We know that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to an effective, modern Civil Service.

This Project Management post lies within the Capital Projects area which comprises several large capital build projects and some smaller refurbishment projects, providing essential operational accommodation capability to support the growth of the organisation.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

This Project Manager role will be placed within Capital Projects to support delivery of the Infrastructure and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) needed and will work to a Senior Project Manager and with Systems Engineers, Change Managers, Workstream Leads, Capital Projects and Portfolio Offices and Stakeholders. This role will be assigned to a major capital project and will provide project delivery management including P3M / PMO activities such as cost and schedule management, RAIDO, Information Management, Learning from Experience, Quality Management, Supplier / Consultant Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Project Controls and Reporting, Governance, Compliance, Assurance Support and Stakeholder Management and Engagement. Key activities include:

Manage the delivery of a major infrastructure and ICT project, co-ordinating activity across a number of workstreams.

Oversee Project Office activities, including the management of cost and activities, RAIDO, Lessons learned, Requests for Information, Information Management and Information Security.

Conduct stakeholder management to ensure enduring alignment with customer requirements and to maintain customer confidence.

Conduct contract management and supplier engagement.

Additional responsibilities as the Organisation evolves may include establishing partnerships with local organisations and contracting for services such as Facilities Management with new suppliers.

Person specification

This is an evolving role in which the incumbent must be content to work within ambiguity, sometime uncertainty with numerous constraints. In return, individuals are empowered and trusted to apply their expertise.

Essential: A deep knowledge and suitable experience in the tools, techniques and procedures for P3M / Project Delivery and sufficient understanding of Requirements Management is needed.

Desirable: Professional qualification in project management is desirable. Relevant qualifications include PRINCE 2, APM PMQ and MSP as examples, but relevant experience or equivalent qualifications also considered. Advantageous experience also includes:

1. Commercial
2. Stakeholders and User / Beneficiary Engagement and Management
3. Requirements Management
4. Change Management

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• National Security Payment Allowance of £2,500 per annum
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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 Defenc