Job Title : Navy Command- Directorate Navy Acquisition Programme Risk Manager
Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Details: Navy Command- Directorate Navy Acquisition Programme Risk Manager | UK Ministry of Defence
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About the job
This role is based in Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) Portsmouth.
The role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace for at least 60% of the time in the office (subject to building capacity) or out on official business and working from home as a personal choice.
There may be occasional travel to other stakeholder locations such as MOD DE&S Bristol.
If you are successful, hybrid working options will be discussed and agreed with you prior to you taking up the post.
Job Summary
Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) in Whale Island, Portsmouth, is the nerve centre of the Naval Service. It upholds operations around the globe and provides the ships, people, aircraft, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in areas ranging from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
Director Navy Acquisition (DNA) is the Navy’s centre of expertise for leading the delivery of major acquisition programmes. Programmes in our Portfolio are grouped into Programme Management Offices according to the capability being delivered: Ships Acquisition, Support Shipping Acquisition, Equipment & Systems Acquisition, Future Support Acquisition, Commando Force and Defence Maritime Services (Next Generation). We value diversity within our team and operate flexible ways of working; we support all our team members to find the right balance of home and office working that is right for them.
In Navy Command, our civil servants collaborate with their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Directorate Navy Acquisition (DNA) was created to manage and optimise the current resources and expertise in the Navy’s acquisition programmes to professionalise the delivery of complex programmes in Navy Command.
The role of Programme Risk Manager sits within this construct and supports the delivery of DNA’s strategic objectives.
The role of DNA Programme Risk Manager works directly to one of two Senior Risk Managers in accordance with P3M principles. The Risk Manager may be assigned to support one or more programmes within the Acquisition Portfolio and will involve working closely with the programme team and other areas of the Headquarters.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Engaging closely with stakeholders including Directorate colleagues. programme management, subject matter experts and pan-Defence Lines of Development (DLOD) focal points, implement the DNA Risk Management Approach ensuring that programme risks, issues and opportunities are identified, assessed, challenged, monitored, reviewed and good practice is followed.
Facilitate the development of risk response plans, ensuring they have owners, are reviewed and effective. Escalating, as necessary. Update Project Online risk register to ensure that the most accurate information is recorded.
Prepare and present timely and accurate programme risk information for reporting (such as Programme Portfolio Management Reporting System) and Programme Boards, Working Groups and other meetings, as necessary. Scrutinise DLOD risk inputs to quarterly Programme Boards for accuracy.
Where the management of risk contingency has been delegated to the Programme Manager (PM), provide risk information and support to the PM’s Control Account Manager function to ensure that risk contingency profiles are accurate.
Support the development of investment cases through analysis of risk within schedule activities and estimated costs. Prepare supporting risk management products to inform and justify required investment decision.
Support the provision of schedule management, benefits identification and tracking and assumptions management for programmes across the Directorate.
Provision of PCT related activity to support Programmes across the Directorate.
Support the development of P3M training, mentoring and upskilling activity across Acquisition.
The Directorate Navy Acquisition (DNA) was created to manage and optimise the current resources and expertise in the Navy’s acquisition programmes to professionalise the delivery of complex programmes in Navy Command.
The role of Programme Risk Manager sits within this construct and supports the delivery of DNA’s strategic objectives.
The role of DNA Programme Risk Manager works directly to one of two Senior Risk Managers in accordance with P3M principles. The Risk Manager may be assigned to support one or more programmes within the Acquisition Portfolio and will involve working closely with the programme team and other areas of the Headquarters.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Engaging closely with stakeholders including Directorate colleagues. programme management, subject matter experts and pan-Defence Lines of Development (DLOD) focal points, implement the DNA Risk Management Approach ensuring that programme risks, issues and opportunities are identified, assessed, challenged, monitored, reviewed and good practice is followed.
Facilitate the development of risk response plans, ensuring they have owners, are reviewed and effective. Escalating, as necessary. Update Project Online risk register to ensure that the most accurate information is recorded.
Prepare and present timely and accurate programme risk information for reporting (such as Programme Portfolio Management Reporting System) and Programme Boards, Working Groups and other meetings, as necessary. Scrutinise DLOD risk inputs to quarterly Programme Boards for accuracy.
Where the management of risk contingency has been delegated to the Programme Manager (PM), provide risk information and support to the PM’s Control Account Manager function to ensure that risk contingency profiles are accurate.
Support the development of investment cases through analysis of risk within schedule activities and estimated costs. Prepare supporting risk management products to inform and justify required investment decision.
Support the provision of schedule management, benefits identification and tracking and assumptions management for programmes across the Directorate.
Provision of PCT related activity to support Programmes across the Directorate.
Support the development of P3M training, mentoring and upskilling activity across Acquisition.
Person specification
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of personal delivery in the following areas:
Demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills including the ability to effectively manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent people engagement skills with a focus on building collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the wider team and Department, including engaging constructively with Subject Matter Experts.
Ability to work flexibly to meet changing priorities, managing their workload and optimising resources to meet current and future programme expectations.
Be able to work under pressure and at pace when key outputs are required by the Programmes.
Has an interest in developing skills and experience in Risk, and Issue Management within a PMO.Be competent and confident in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel etc).
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Delivering at Pace
Seeing the Big Picture
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a Civil Servant In Navy Command, You Will Be Part Of a Forward-looking Organisation With Inclusive Workplace Policies, Excellent Career Prospects, And a Job That Makes a Difference. This Job Role Is Suitable For Hybrid Working, Which Is An Informal, Non-contractual And Voluntary Arrangement, Blending a Balance Of Attendance In Navy Command Headquarters (Portsmouth) And Working From Home As a Personal Choice. Other Benefits For Navy Command Civil Servants Include:
25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
A very competitive pension scheme
Personal & professional development
Alternative working patterns for many roles
Access to a confidential, professional support service
Discount schemes
Bicycle / season ticket loans
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job,’ with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At sift stage, candidates will need to provide a Job History (CV) and statements on the following behaviours:
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
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