SDA Senior Project Manager

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

Are you a highly capable, credible individual with the ability to build positive and engaged relationships in a complex and ever-evolving environment? Do you want to build an exciting career, as part of an organisation that protects and supports the UK Armed Forces, bringing real meaning and impact to everything you do in your role? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We at the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) are excited to be expanding our team of Senior Project Managers across our Project Delivery Function.

With multiple positions available in a variety of Project teams, we want you to bring your knowledge, skills and experience into the SDA. A career with us will provide you with diverse opportunities in key roles at the forefront of the most technically complex projects. This will include supporting the delivery of Major Governments Projects.

If you have project delivery and leadership experience, aspirations for further development, and the passion and commitment to consistently deliver the best outcomes, then you will find yourself in good company as part of our team.

We operate a hybrid working environment and the expectation is that you will attend site approximately twice a week according to business/team need. Please be aware that you could be expected to attend site more often depending on your specific team’s priorities and requirements. Initially, you will be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your new role.  

Want to find out more about the SDA? Please follow this link – https://des.mod.uk/careers/submarine-delivery-agency/

Due to the secure nature of positions, all posts will be reserved for sole UK nationals only.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high performing multidisciplinary teams, to deliver agreed time, cost, and quality outcomes across different stages of the life cycle.
• Demonstrate resilience in operating in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments.
• Build strong relationships across a complex stakeholder environment, clarifying requirements, boundaries and managing expectations.
• Establish an open, no blame and inclusive culture, whilst leading by example.
• Manage contractors effectively ensuring delivery against contractual commitments.
• Use structured techniques to ensure delivery against the agreed plan whilst actively managing risks.  

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience in leading in a project environment (setting targets and objectives, clarifying requirements, boundaries and managing expectations) and holding accountability for delivering outputs.
• Experience in building strong stakeholder relationships within all levels of the business.
• Proven experience in the fields of Project Delivery, Operations Management or Change Management.
• Effective utilisation of project techniques to monitor performance against the plan, actively identifying and managing risks and finding solutions.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Project/Programme Initiation
• Leadership
• Seeing the Bigger Picture

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

More information can be found below:

• SDA benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

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Job contact :

• Name : Eva Manley – SDA Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Email : Eva.Manley101@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Eva.Manley101@mod.gov.uk