Senior Project Management – DID2430 – Closing date extended

**Closing date extended to 27th August 2023**

• Have you lead on multiple digital projects concurrently?
• Do you have experience of the entire project management lifecycle, from developing a business case to project closure?
• Do you have experience of setting up project governance, i.e. project boards with terms of reference, working groups, and other forums needed to progress a project?

Thank you for your interest in this exciting Senior Project Role within our Digital  and Information Directorate.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) sits at the heart of the criminal justice system, working with partners to help keep the public safe. We deal with criminal cases at every level – including burglary, terrorism, domestic abuse and multi-million pound fraud cases. We also work across borders to tackle cybercrime, human trafficking and drugs smuggling, and use our powers to confiscate the proceeds of crime at home and abroad.

As we look to 2025, we’re also focusing on our organisational digital capability in a broader sense. This will span all five aims within our CPS 2025 Strategy, boldly embracing innovation and new ways of working.

With opportunities to manage projects in our Change Delivery programme. Working with a team of professional Programme Managers on priority projects, as  subject matter expert you will provide support and guidance across the programme. We would love to hear from forward-thinking, collaborative and proven experts who share our values and our passion for delivering justice to the public we serve.

** We will be holding an engagement session on Wednesday 9th August 2023 at 3 pm for any prospective candidates to come along to. Here you can meet the hiring manager to find out more about the role and responsibilities, how the team works and the opportunities available to you. You can request a link to join this meeting by emailing natalie.ylazaca@cps.gov.uk   

We are seeking an experienced senior project manager to join the team to manage digital Projects across the Digital Commercial and Information Directorates Portfolio of Change.

As we look to achieve our 2025 strategic ambitions, the post holder will be responsible for the project delivery of technology changes and services, that enable CPS to constantly adapt to the changing crime landscape.

The jobholder will be responsible for supporting and Managing the delivery of Projects.  You will lead projects of medium complexity/Medium risk yourself or form part of a wider team delivering Programmes of work.

You will need to be effective in a multi supplier environment, with new or transitioning services, and assure service integration results in minimal impact on operational delivery.

• The jobholder will have an understanding of change delivery methodologies, have excellent communications skills and be able to work collaboratively to achieve Business outcomes.
• Working with colleagues in the Digital Technology Services division, the jobholder must expertly address the complex web of interdependencies of a fast-paced digital change environment in order to avoid and minimise conflict and disruption and deliver the desired outcomes. They will do this by taking an independent, objective and process-oriented way of analysing data, making fitting proposals and executing the agreed recommendation. They will monitor and communicate key outcomes. 
• They will be proactive in engagement and build strong business relationship across the department on all levels, providing and educating internal stakeholders on the management and reporting of risk and dependency mapping
• The jobholder will manage risk and dependencies and able to prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances.

• The jobholder will have overall responsibility for a project including assisting the production of a Business Case. They will Manage all deliverables whilst ensuring value for money and use change delivery methodologies which are in line with Project Management Standards
• The Job holder will ensure that all relevant Governance is adhered to in line with Project Management standards.
• The jobholder will identify and Manage stakeholder groups, both internal and external.
• You will Manage all Project spend by actively monitoring all predicted and actual spend and ensure all benefits are realised.
• The jobholder will share skills and knowledge of PPM best practice within the Change team and the wider directorate.
• Builds strong working relationships with suppliers/delivery partners who are involved in developing and deploying ICT products and services as well as with internal colleagues across corporate services, HQ and CPS areas.
• Where appropriate, line management responsibility for project manager(s).

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving

Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and have a future that matters: Find Your Purpose

CPS is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated.

We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment, which means that where you work (i.e. a court, an office, or a remote setting such as your home) will be based on the kind of work you are undertaking.

This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility alongside our Mental Health First Aiders Programme and Wellbeing Sessions.

CPS commits to offer its employees the following experience

• Impactful, purposeful work – making a difference to your local communities
• The ability to learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources
• To care about your wellbeing
• To feel valued, trusted and included

We also offer the following range of benefits:

• Civil Service Pension
• Access to employee savings
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• 1 extra privilege day entitlement to mark the King’s Birthday.
• Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible working and a family friendly approach to work.
• Childcare vouchers unless already registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme)

 The CPS has also designed a range of Management Development Programme to support all Aspiring, New and Experienced Managers in developing the skills, behaviour and knowledge to build their confidence and capability. We strongly recommend that all new managers undertake the Manager Induction.

Job contact :

• Name : Sammi Dong
• Email : sammi.dong@cps.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : strategic.resourcing@cps.gov.uk