About DIGI2AL
DIGI2AL is an employee-owned defence-focused digital services consultancy. A vendor-agnostic UK Crown Commercial Services accredited supplier, we have delivered over 120 cloud-hosted digital services across the public sector, working in partnership with clients to research and develop outcomes and services spanning artificial intelligence, data science, low code and complex code software engineering, cyber security, cloud engineering, and user-centred design. At DIGI2AL, our technology values drive everything we do. We are committed to open, contemporary and secure solutions that put users first. We embrace cutting-edge technologies while ensuring interoperability, resilience and ethical innovation. By prioritising transparency, adaptability and security, we enable organisations to build future-proof digital services that deliver real impact.
We are seeking an exceptional, high-calibre Programme Manager for a critical position in one of our key projects. This isn't just a governance role, we are looking for a true organisational lynchpin who pairs sharp analytical structure with outstanding people leadership. You will head a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary team, bridge the gap between strategy and hands-on execution, and shape the long-term success of our most complex portfolios.
Role Description
- To manage complex projects or sub-portfolios addressing unpredictable or complex issues, or situations.
- To lead sub-portfolios of programmes and projects across a broad range of business contexts. Influence acquisition strategy and align projects to the organisational vision.
Accountable for establishing, leading and managing the programme office of a high-performing, fast-
moving, multi-disciplinary team to ensure project delivery to agreed outcomes.
Accountable for the delivery of the programme and subsequent projects and supporting
project/programme documentation and requirements within the performance/cost/time envelope. This
includes creative identification and escalation of risks and opportunities across the programme.
- Responsible for the correct and appropriate approvals are achieved for the programme and subsequent
projects.
- Contribute to leadership and strategic direction of the team.
- Responsible for embedding and adhering to all governance and policy and enable the required compliance throughout their team, ensure appropriate challenge and gain approval to deviate when
necessary.
- Responsible for establishment and facilitation of governance processes for the leadership to monitor project delivery.
- Leading the interaction with commercial and financial entities.
- Responsible for meeting budgets within all In-Year and longer-term accounting periods.
- Participate in innovation activities alongside the rest of the team in order to deliver the mission.
Requirements
- SC cleared
- Experience of successfully leading and managing a complex project management team or sub-portfolio team
- Must be able to work in person from Portsmouth and London
- Any of the following: APM PMQ/MSP/PRINCE2,
Desirable:
- Awareness of MOD or other government department procurement, commercial and financial processes.
- MAPM ChPP or RPP, relevant Post-Graduate qualification i.e. MSc (Project Management), PLP.
