Delivery Manager (Census) B3

NRS Census has an opportunity for a B3 to join the Census Programme as a Delivery Manager to support delivery of the programme.

Do you want to shape the delivery of Scotlands Census enabling governments and other public bodies to plan the services we all rely on and telling the story of Scotlands people for generations to come If so this post could be for you.

We are the trusted producer of Scotlands population statistics including taking the Census of Scotlands population every 10 years. The next Census is in 2031 and will be delivered in partnership with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). This is one of the largest digital programmes delivered in Scotland gathering data from every household across a population of c.5.7m.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part UK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

As a Delivery Manager in the National Records of Scotland Census Programme you will work with a range of teams and stakeholders to drive delivery momentum of products and services implement and coach the programme in Agile ways of working implementing the most appropriate tools and techniques and support planning and integration with delivery partners.

You should note that Scotlands Census is a time limited project which will run until 2032 depending on the role. Staff who are on permanent contracts will remain with NRS after this time whilst a new suitable role is found. Please contact the line manager named in this advert if you have any further questions

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate adapt and continuously improve delivery approaches based on context evidence and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of experimentation resilience and continuous learning across teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships expectations and communication across technical business supplier and senior leadership groups.
• Balance user needs value cost and budget considerations while providing financial oversight and escalation where required.
• Lead delivery across product lifecycle stages ensuring adherence to standards and effective flow of work.
• Proactively identify manage and resolve risks issues dependencies and delivery blockers.
• Challenge inefficient processes and coach teams and organisations in process improvement inspection and adaptation.
• Build support and empower high-performing teams through effective team formation motivation collaboration and problem resolution.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Selection Process

All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager.

Informal discussion dates tbc.

Further Information

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