Head of PMO

Job Description

Job Title: Head of PMOSF30825Location: Devonport, PlymouthBusiness Unit: WarshipsSalary: £60,000 (plus bonus and private healthcare)Overall Department DirectionAn exciting opportunity to join our Surface Ship support team as our Head of PMO, providing support across our range of projects and programmes within the business unit. Our support footprint covers Scotland and the South West, with the role based in Plymouth, Devon.The role is within our Surface Ship business unit, part of the Marine & Technology Division of Babcock International Group. The through-life support we provide for the Royal Navy covers all Surface Combatants (Type 23 Frigates), the Amphibious Class vessels and Sandown Class MCMVs.Main Purpose of RoleAs the Head of PMO, you will work with the Warships team to provide effective business, project and programme support as well provide insight against our performance.As an experienced leader within a Programme Management Office, you will bring strong programme management and support disciplines to ensure our projects and programmes are supported effectively and we provide a standards-based support model through the PMO to the business unit. Your excellent communication skills will ensure the PMO remains engaged with the business unit and customer; from project delivery teams, the business unit executive and senior customer stakeholders.As the Head of PMO you will be responsible for:*Leadership of the PMO, developing and growing organisational capability to deliver a standards-based business, project and programme support*Ensuring we remain compliant with corporate policy in respect of security, information assurance and business continuity*Providing business support and insight that satisfies the contracted requirements for Business & Enterprise Management under the Common Support Model for the Surface Ship Support AllianceRequired Knowledge, Skills, Experience and CompetencesEssential*Knowledge and experience of developing and leading Programme Management Offices*Strong commercial awareness*Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to deliver outputs at Board Level, with a track record of using MS Office Suite of applications*Performance Management*Ability to operate in a partnering environment with other managers and the MOD customerQualifications*A Degree, or equivalent level, in a Business/Engineering/Technical subject or alternatively HNC*Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)*Project, Programme & Portfolio Offices (P3O)Babcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, Occupational Health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.LocationThis role is based at Devonport Royal Dockyard which is located in Plymouth, Devon in the south west of England.Application GuidanceIf you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that youre applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.Company InformationThis role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. The Marine Sector delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services. Ranging from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training delivered through unique owned and managed infrastructure to defence and civil customers across the globe.Babcock International Group is committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.Business Area- DevonportBabcock International Group owns and operates the main refit, maintenance and workshop area of the 330 acre naval site at Devonport, known as Devonport Royal Dockyard, where it employs thousands of people. The remainder of the site at Devonport is owned by the Ministry of Defence and is known as Her Majestys Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport - one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe.Babcock and the Ministry of Defence work in partnership to operate and maintain this co-located site by providing through-life support for submarines, surface ships and associated systems and equipment.Babcock has a large design and technology capability providing a wide range of support activities including feasibility and project definition studies, detail design and draughting, development trials, noise and vibration analysis, structural analysis, project management, integrated logistic support and risk management.Application GuidanceArmed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.Closing date: 28 May 2020