Defence Equipment & Support

Training Project Manager

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Published Tuesday 31 July 2018
Deadline for asking questions Thursday 2 August 2018 at 11:59pm GMT
Closing date for applications Tuesday 7 August 2018 at 11:59pm GMT

Overview

Specialist role Delivery manager
Summary of the work Working with the System Operating Authority (SOA) you will interface on a daily basis with DE&S to assist the delivery of an exciting IT capability based on Evergreen and Agile principles.
Latest start date Monday 20 August 2018
Expected contract length 45 Weeks with 11 week unfunded option
Location West Midlands
Organisation the work is for Defence Equipment & Support
Maximum day rate £500 per day worked (inclusive of T&S)

The post will be based almost entirely at a single site with minimal travel anticipated.

About the work

Early market engagement N/A
Who the specialist will work with You will be a key member of the System Operating Authority, overseeing the integration of a bespoke network. You will work with the delivery organisation, DE&S, on a daily basis.
What the specialist will work on On a daily basis:
• Manage the interface between the Delivery organisation and the System Operating Authority to ensure all aspects of training have been efficiently addressed
• Analyse training support audience including profile/demographics/needs/opportunities
• Identify key business training priorities
• Assist Delivery Team in conducting Training Gap Analysis
• Define available training resources (funding/people/solutions)
• Consolidate training plan and solutions
• Ensure GFE requirements are sourced and provided
• Review Training DLoD deliverables and coordinate training assignments
• Coordinate and develop a training package for service management across the organisation
• Ensure training solutions readiness

Full TORs upon award.

Work setup

Address where the work will take place Hereford
Working arrangements 40 hrs (8hrs Mon - Fri)
Security clearance MOD DV required on day 1 of the appointment due to the sensitivity of the role.

Additional information

Additional terms and conditions In the event that the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure that it is filled within one working week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition with prior approval of the Buyer.

The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by:
DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique Identifiers
DEFCON 76(Edn 12/06)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government Sites
DEFCON 501(Edn 11/17)-Definitions and Interpretations
DEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums Due
DEFCON 658(Edn 10/17)-Cyber
DEFCON 659A(Edn 02/17)-Security Measures
DEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security Requirements
DEFCON 703(Edn 08/13)-Intellectual Property Rights - Vesting in the Authority

Available online at: https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/buyers/frameworks/digital-outcomes-and-specialists-2/requirements/digital-specialists/7426/edit/description-of-work/additionalTerms

Skills and experience

Buyers will use the essential and nice-to-have skills and experience to help them evaluate suppliers’ technical competence.

Essential skills and experience
  • Demonstrable experience of working on a programme that has delivered or is delivering a classified strategic Command and Control system in a Military context.
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a high pressure, conflicting priority environment that delivers equipment to units within Front Line Commands.
  • Qualifications in IT Service Management i.e. ITIL V.3.
  • Qualifications in Microsoft IT Server and associated Microsoft Server Applications.
  • Any Training Qualifications.
  • Any IT Technical Documentation Production experience.
  • Experience in the development and production of IT system user guides and Knowledge Articles.
  • Experience in the development and production of training presentations.
  • Experience in the development and production of training presentations.
  • Experience in the development and production of on the job training packages.
  • Experience in the delivery of IT technical training including IT Service Management application training.
  • Experience in the continual improvement of training presentations and documentation to support the business operational use.
  • Strong communication skills verbal and written.
Nice-to-have skills and experience
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
  • Knowledgeable of transition, upgrades, refresh projects in an Agile environment.

How suppliers will be evaluated

How many specialists to evaluate 3
Cultural fit criteria
  • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers.
  • Transparent and collaborative when making decisions.
  • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes.
Assessment methods
  • Work history
  • Interview
Evaluation weighting

Technical competence

70%

Cultural fit

5%

Price

25%

Questions asked by suppliers

1. Is there a current incumbent? Yes there is an incumbent.
2. What is the IR35 status? The Intermediaries Legislation does not apply to this engagement, concluded by using the ‘check employment status for tax’ online tool https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-employment-status-for-tax/cluster/.
3. Could you please confirm whether this role is inside or outside of IR35? The Intermediaries Legislation does not apply to this engagement, concluded by using the ‘check employment status for tax’ online tool https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-employment-status-for-tax/cluster/.
4. Can you please advise if this role is insode or outside of the IR 35 regulations? The Intermediaries Legislation does not apply to this engagement, concluded by using the ‘check employment status for tax’ online tool https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-employment-status-for-tax/cluster/.
5. Can you confirm whether these are inside or outside of IR35 ? The Intermediaries Legislation does not apply to this engagement, concluded by using the ‘check employment status for tax’ online tool https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-employment-status-for-tax/cluster/.