Dstl Transformation are seeking Programme Managers to lead and deliver the Dstl-wide strategic change initiatives that contribute to the Strategic Ambition 2023-2028. The Transformation Portfolio is charged with implementing cross-cutting change initiatives that will derive organisational-wide benefits initially across the following key themes:

• Safety Reset
• Becoming ‘One Dstl’
• Dstl Operating Model
• Supply Chain
• Red Tape Challenge

Transformation are currently looking to identify change programme leaders for the Safety Reset and One Dstl programmes.

Transformation is to become an enduring capability in Dstl. As part of the Transformation team, the PgMs will contribute to this and it is anticipated new activities/programmes or changes will be initiated beyond the currently identified portfolio.

There is the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of the Transformation Portfolio and Office beyond dependency management across themes.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

In this role you will have the following responsibilities:

• Business case – Develop and clearance of the business case with project leads and SMEs
• Communications & Stakeholder Management – Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and highlight need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.
• Guidance – Provide direction and guidance on development to team and more broadly across departmental profession.
• Resource Management – Secure resources and direct planning scheduling, resourcing and estimating for complex and large scale programmes.
• Risks & Issues – Oversee risk and issue management. Ensure mitigations are in place and resolved through negotiated agreement.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

• Monitoring and reporting programme performance, finance, risks and issues in line with Dstl and Transformation requirements (including reporting via SRO into the Programme Board);
• Generating programme evidence in support of the Transformation Assurance and Governance requirements which are aligned to the S&T Enterprise Integrated Assurance plan and the Operation’s Investment Management Approach.