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Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description Managing implementations in the digital sector combines established tools and techniques with the unique challenges of technology. Whilst the introduction of some Agile practices may even remove the word 'project' from the language being used, the principle of controlling time, cost, and quality will always remain. We recognise that projects differ from programmes, yet many of the skills required are often transferrable between the two.
T&T are looking for people with the flexibility to adapt between traditional methodologies and those that have and are becoming commonplace. Who can work through the whole lifecycle, or merely jump into one part of it to help our clients achieve both the outputs and the outcomes that they are looking for.
You may have the following skills, but not limited to, Project Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, Information Assurance, Business Change, and Digital Transformation.
Key Responsibilities Individual Deliver project and programme management services across our commissions, including: Full or part lifecycle delivery management using waterfall and Agile methodologies (including any version or combination of the two). This may be leading Turner & Townsend and client teams or working individually within a client's organisation. Performing specialist roles where needed within Agile teams. Providing independent assurance of projects or programmes, applying robust thinking to show how well or otherwise they are performing from a delivery perspective. Recovery of poorly performing implementations. Provide expert project and programme delivery advice where needed into complimentary services, such as procurement management. Ability to work alone or in high performance Teams. Build client relationships and reinforce credibility as a subject matter expert (SME) to identify opportunities where Turner & Townsend can assist. Demonstrate knowledge of industry standard methodologies and how they affect our service lines, deliverables, and clients. Maintain awareness of key industry trends; interpret and report to the wider team. Input into and, if applicable, lead business generation activity (bid qualifications and proposals). Team Work with people within our organisation (and beyond, where applicable) to define and develop a market approach around our core digital project and programme management capabilities including: Agile and waterfall expertise. Full lifecycle delivery management. Independent delivery assurance and recovery. Expert delivery input into procurement. Assist with the integration of Digital Project Management into all other appropriate services, teams, and commissions across Turner & Townsend's clients. Potential to represent the company at external events. Proactively engage with your line management team (and beyond) to share ideas, provide support, and where applicable mentor and develop others. Assist as appropriate in the recruitment and retention of a Digital Project Management team. Behavioural Competencies Make change happen. Do better every day. Collaborate to deliver our best work. Influence to build a better world. Always learning. Treat each other with care and respect. The opportunities will be based across our National Security and Defence accounts. Therefore, a successful candidate must already hold UK Security Clearance (SC) or higher through UKSV and be a sole UK National. Your clearance status will be verified prior to interview. Qualifications Our Digital Careers Pathway at Turner & Townsend is based upon a combination of both the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework, and the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). Whilst we are not using any one role or skillset for any position, we believe the following are relevant to this role.
Key Requirements Essential: Proven relevant experience of at least 5 years in a similar project, programme or delivery management role. Strong understanding of major waterfall and good understanding of at least one Agile methodology. Strong understanding of APM Body of Knowledge. Good stakeholder management, self-motivated, with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Experience in Defence and/or Central/Secure Government. A successful candidate must have UK Security Clearance (SC) or higher and be a sole UK National. The ability to travel to any location as agreed and appropriate. Turner & Townsend does operate 'hybrid' location working in line with commission needs. Commercially astute with a good knowledge of MoD Business Cases and approvals process. One or more of the below qualification/certifications: APM Project Management qualification. Agile Project Management Practitioner qualification. ITIL 4 Foundation. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner. Certified/Advanced ScrumMaster, Certified/Advanced Scrum Product Owner. Desirable: Proven relevant experience in a similar project, programme or delivery management role. Membership to BCS, CMI, ILM or APM. Chartered with CMI or APM. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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