Project Delivery Group Leader
UK Atomic Energy Authority Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Rotherham S60 |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow »s fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid.
As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.
Job Description
As the Project Delivery Group Leader you will be part of the Fusion Technology Business Unit (FTBU) leadership team reporting to the Head of Operations: Fusion Technology.
You will be accountable for the effectiveness of project management, planning and business reporting within FTBU in order to provide accurate estimates of projected work, to track and deliver projects in line with commitments, to actively manage risk, to provide accurate reports and to optimise the use of resources and facilities across a large number of concurrent activities. The Project Delivery Group Leader works closely with the UKAEA PMO in leading, developing and applying best practice, in managing matrixed project resource and in ensuring compliance with Authority policies and the allocation of project management and planning staff.
Main purpose of the role:
- Single point of contact for Projects in the FT division.
- Point of escalation for project risks and issues in the FT division.
- Lead the Projects team.
- Promote Project Management best practice within the organisation.
Qualifications
- Project Manager qualifications and/or experience.
- Extensive experience in managing complex technology projects, programmes, or portfolios.
- Ability to assess and manage complex technology work.
- Ability to lead and manage people to deliver desired outcomes while maintaining lasting relationships.
- Experienced in full life-cycle delivery.
- Experienced in managing operational and capital projects.
- Experienced in managing project and business change.
Qualifications*
Essential Criteria & Skills: *
- Project Manager qualifications and/or experience.
- Extensive experience in managing complex technology projects, programmes, or portfolios.
- Ability to assess and manage complex technology work.
- Ability to lead and manage people to deliver desired outcomes while maintaining lasting relationships.
- Experienced in full life-cycle delivery.
- Experienced in managing operational and capital projects.
- Experienced in managing project and business change.
Additional Information
Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid* leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme* and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.
Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on* 16/12/2022 .* We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.
Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.
Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants . If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Company description:
UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
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