Delivery Manager

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About the role

What makes working here special? Lots of things. Millions of people rely on our digital services to make important decisions. So, every piece of your work, every effort you make will have a tangible impact on lives - from how people report hazardous waste to how people monitor and report flood risks, and protect their homes and families. We are constantly evolving to improve how we meet our customers’ diverse needs online, which calls for new thinking and bold innovation. Joining us on this significant journey of change, your ideas will be valued and your voice heard as you deliver impactful solutions that will build a digital future for Defra and our customers.

As the team’s Digital Delivery Manager, we’ll look to you to take the lead on exciting and innovative agile projects across the Defra group. You’ll inspire and oversee talented project teams, offering clear direction based on user needs and an important vision. More than just introducing new services and directing projects, you’ll use your expertise and enthusiasm to change how Defra does business and embed a new ‘digital by default’ culture. One of the important challenges of your role will be to bring customers and colleagues with you, making sure that services meet requirements and are aligned with the project vision. An influential leader, you’ll build great relationships with teams and senior stakeholders across Defra, and work collaboratively to make sure all work is scoped, planned, managed and delivered brilliantly. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to build on your portfolio of delivering Agile projects in a dynamic environment.

About you

Having delivered large digital projects using agile frameworks tools and techniques, you understand just what it takes to get others on board with new approaches and an innovative vision. You’ll be an inspiring leader with plenty of experience of mentoring, coaching and building excellent working relationships with your team and stakeholders at all levels. You’re someone who thinks ahead, thrives on challenge and solves issues swiftly. With a focus on the bigger picture and an eye on the finer detail, you’ll identify trends, potential risks and pitfalls and work out ways that they can be solved or avoided. If you’ve previously worked in the public sector or a large, complex organisation before, even better.

About the rewards

In return for your hard work, we offer a highly competitive package which includes a career average pension scheme, a commitment to flexible working and a wide range of other benefits. We believe the biggest reward of all is having the opportunity to make a real difference to the environment. We’re committed to continued professional development and we’ll encourage you to progress and expand expertise in our fast-paced environment.

About us

The Environment Agency operates at the place where environmental change has its greatest impact on people’s lives. We work closely with a wide range of partners to make sure there is enough water for people and wildlife; reduce the risk of flooding; protect and improve air, land and water quality and apply environmental standards within which industry can operate.

Apply

To find out more and to apply, please click on the apply link. You’ll be taken through to our generic Digital Recruitment Campaign page through which you’ll be able to apply for this and our other current digital roles.

Closing date: 26 June 2016.

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