Digital Portfolio Manager

Job description

• own and run the portfolio planning process, incorporating supporting strategic planning, resource management, and portfolio prioritisation 
• build and lead the engagement team that will liaise with all departments and service teams involved in the Top75 services
• create, deliver and continuously improve a portfolio management function based on agile, lean and PPM principles and methodologies
• work with the relevant teams to maintain the high-level delivery roadmap
• alignment of programme/product, business unit and organisational goals and commitments
• manage and resource the overall pipeline plan ensuring the plan meets the expectations of senior stakeholders whilst ensuring individual projects and budgets are not compromised

Person specification

It’s essential that you have:

• demonstrable experience of portfolio/business planning and monitoring execution and progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action
• programme delivery skills and experience. In particular: people and leadership; governance and reporting; and risk management.
• experience of balancing multiple priorities and dealing with ambiguity, focusing on outcomes and benefits, rather than tasks and measures
• strong communications, collaboration and relationship management skills

It’s desirable that you have:

• experience of working with agile/hybrid delivery methodologies
• experience of resource management 
• managing contracts with delivery partners 
• experience of process reengineering and a commitment to continuous improvement, applying lean and agile methodologies

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Benefits

The benefits of working at GDS

There are many benefits of working at GDS, including:

• flexible hybrid working with flexi-time and the option to work part-time or condensed hours
• a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to a maximum of 30 days
• an extra day off for The King’s birthday
• an in-year bonus scheme to recognise high performance
• career progression and coaching, including a training budget for personal development
• paid volunteering leave
• a focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme
• job satisfaction from making government services easier to use and more inclusive for people across the UK
• advances on pay, including for travel season tickets
• death in service benefits
• cycle to work scheme and facilities
• access to an employee discounts scheme
• 10 learning days per year
• volunteering opportunities (5 special leave days per year)
• access to a suite of learning activities through Civil Service learning

GDS offers hybrid working for all employees. This means that everyone does some working from home and also spends some time in their local office. You’ll agree to your hybrid working arrangement with your line manager in line with your preferences and business needs.

Any move to Government Digital Service 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

Things you need to know

Selection process details

The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:

• a simple application screening process - We only ask for a CV and cover letter of up to 750 words. Important tip - please ensure that your cover letter includes how you meet the skills and experience listed in the “person specification” section above
• a 60 minute video interview

Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.

In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We’ll be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.

For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours: 

• seeing the bigger picture
• making effective decisions
• leadership
• communicating and influencing
• delivering at pace

Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.