Senior Technical Project Manager

Information and Communications Technology
Remote working
TVP ICT 4U
Band 4U, circa £51,844 - £55,746 per annum dependant on skills, knowledge & experience plus benefits.
Full Time
Permanent

Exciting challenges lie ahead - new digital technologies and alternative ways of working are transforming the way we protect our communities and bring people to justice and you can join our team and see your contributions positively impact policing our communities. 

We recognise that continued training and professional development is important and we aim to continue to improve on your capabilities. We place a great deal of importance on the wellbeing of our staff. We have a number of professional departments providing help and support including a Welfare team. TVP as an employer, contribute 13.5% of pensionable pay into a member’s pension pot. You will be entitled to 29 days of annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays). Discover our department and what it’s like to work for us from our Information and Communication Technology - ICT page on the TVP Careers website. 

The Change Delivery team provide a critical role. Your task will be to develop and deliver projects across various technologies, in a complex environment with unique challenges, to enable two large police forces to meet the demands of both today and tomorrow. You will be required to own end-to-end delivery and the dependent relationships and interactions between the ICT department, senior management and external stakeholders regarding significant activities impacting on and involving ICT. This role could be carried out remotely, however you may be required to travel to Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police offices when needed.  

You must be able to demonstrate: 

  • Strong experience of delivering innovative and complex ICT projects that achieve significant outcomes using influence and persuasion rather than direct line management.
  • A proven track record of working in a customer focused environment and part of both a closely connected, interdependent delivery team and a wider ICT team.
  • The capability to be flexible, adaptable, and able to solve problems while working systematically with little direct supervision.
  • Experience of coaching or mentoring more junior team members and be able to demonstrate the ability to act as an assignment manager for these team members.
  • Delivering Business and ICT change in a challenging and complex environment using an industry-recognised approach such as Prince and/or Agile.
  • The capability to travel to different locations when required.

 

If you have not held residency in the UK for a combined period of at least 12 months within the last 3 years, we will not be able to process an application from you. 

If you have any questions about the job please email Tracy Ryder on Tracy.Ryder@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk  

To apply please send your CV outlining your skills and experience in line with the job requirements to RecruitmentStaffICT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 16906Information received in the body of the email will not be submitted for review. 

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment team at Recruitmentstaffict@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the job reference number. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible. 

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 27th June 2021.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.