Job Description
We are SSCL, the largest provider of business-critical support services for our Government, Police and Defence customers. We play a vital role in transforming business support services, delivering digital solutions and developing innovations that make things easier for our customers!
Our Defence business within SSCL is on the lookout for several Project Managers to deliver critical projects within a high-profile Transformation Programme, to digitally transform military personnel pay and administration, veterans' pensions and related services for military personnel including reservists, and veterans.
Upon joining SSCL, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of critical project, ranging from the migration of multiple applications onto a Cloud Hosted Platform, the implementation of Cloud Hosting Infrastructure, Infrastructure tooling projects (IDAM, SOC/SIEM & ITSM Tooling), Pension platform, Contact Center & Omnichannel solution depending on technical and project experience.
You could be based anywhere in the UK, however there will be the need to travel to customer sites which could be in; Gosport, Glasgow or London.
What you'll be doing:
What you'll bring:
We have various Project Manager positions available within our business and therefore we're on the lookout for a mix of experience within these areas;
In addition to the technical experience, we're looking for Project Managers who have;
It would be great if you had:
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Location: UK
Security Clearance Level: You must be willing & eligible to undergo the SC Vetting process
Internal Recruiter: Carolyne
Salary: circa £70K depending upon experience + 3% flex fund
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (personal), life assurance x4 and company pension
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL?
SSCL is a leader in critical business support services for the largest Government departments, Defence, Police and CITB across the UK. We provide digital solutions and Innovation and Advisory services to improve end to end employee services including HR & Payroll, Finance, Procurement, Pensions Administration and Resourcing Services - enhancing the customer experience, enabling smarter public services.
We employ more than 2,800 people who, with their in-depth client knowledge and our collaborative approach, sit at the heart of our business strategy. SSCL operates at size and scale across the UK Public Sector and has already delivered savings c£400 million - providing more funds for front line public services.
We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Our Defence business within SSCL is on the lookout for several Project Managers to deliver critical projects within a high-profile Transformation Programme, to digitally transform military personnel pay and administration, veterans' pensions and related services for military personnel including reservists, and veterans.
Upon joining SSCL, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of critical project, ranging from the migration of multiple applications onto a Cloud Hosted Platform, the implementation of Cloud Hosting Infrastructure, Infrastructure tooling projects (IDAM, SOC/SIEM & ITSM Tooling), Pension platform, Contact Center & Omnichannel solution depending on technical and project experience.
You could be based anywhere in the UK, however there will be the need to travel to customer sites which could be in; Gosport, Glasgow or London.
What you'll be doing:
- Take accountability for the successful delivery of projects, by leading and driving the project delivery
- Directly influence business performance by supporting business strategy and objectives, diligently managing projects to optimise profitably and client satisfaction
- Ensure project controls are established and maintained for all projects within your span of control
- Keep the project team aware of the long-term objectives and focused upon the near-term deliverables
- Set and communicate clear goals and priorities in line with contracted outcomes and project success criteria
- Engage the Project Owner, client, subcontractors, third parties and project stakeholders throughout the duration of each project, developing positive and long- lasting relationships
- Ensure clear and objective assessment of project performance is regularly, clearly and accurately reported, identifying, escalating and resolving conflicts wherever they arise
What you'll bring:
We have various Project Manager positions available within our business and therefore we're on the lookout for a mix of experience within these areas;
- Migrations of applications from On-prem onto Cloud platform (OCI advantageous but not crucial)
- Knowledge of ServiceNow and Solarwinds platforms (ITSM Tooling)
- Previous experience with Data centre moves/migrations
- Cloud Infrastructure implementation, including IdAM
- Telephony and Omni-Channel Systems
- Experience of building Cloud infrastructure (OCI)
In addition to the technical experience, we're looking for Project Managers who have;
- Experience in working within 3rd party delivery partners (suppliers)
- Great customer management skills
- Comfortable in working remotely and collaborating closely colleagues across the UK
- Ability to work at pace and sometimes within an ambitious environment
It would be great if you had:
- Formal Project Management qualification
- Experience of managing projects worth £5M+ and using Waterfall, Agile and 'blended' methods
- Experience with business change implementation (including training and business readiness)
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Location: UK
Security Clearance Level: You must be willing & eligible to undergo the SC Vetting process
Internal Recruiter: Carolyne
Salary: circa £70K depending upon experience + 3% flex fund
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (personal), life assurance x4 and company pension
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL?
SSCL is a leader in critical business support services for the largest Government departments, Defence, Police and CITB across the UK. We provide digital solutions and Innovation and Advisory services to improve end to end employee services including HR & Payroll, Finance, Procurement, Pensions Administration and Resourcing Services - enhancing the customer experience, enabling smarter public services.
We employ more than 2,800 people who, with their in-depth client knowledge and our collaborative approach, sit at the heart of our business strategy. SSCL operates at size and scale across the UK Public Sector and has already delivered savings c£400 million - providing more funds for front line public services.
We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
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