Senior Project/Program Manager

DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries.  The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner network combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.com

• Mandatory - UK Resident and National and capable of meeting SC clearance requirements for public sector projects
• SC Clearance Eligibility/Cleared Mandatory
• Location - WORK FROM HOME role (Travel to client site may be required)

Project Overview

• Various projects in public or private sector

Position Overview

• Experienced project, portfolio and program manager with consultancy experience and background.

Essential skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in consultancy program and project management
• Experience in new business proposals for governance, program and project management.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience in leading Agile projects
• Proficiency in project management tools and software such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Power BI etc.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Expertise in managing complex IT projects with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Organisational Skills to manage tasks, deadlines and resources
• Proficiency in Risk, Issues, Dependencies management
• Experience of financial management – Planning, Forecasting
• Expertise in setting up project and program governance, implementing frameworks and best practices
• Strong Quality and Change Management
• Time and resource management.
• Experience in reporting at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Agile and Scrum Certification
• Cross functional team management

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of enterprise-level software systems, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Other certifications such as COBIT, ITIL, AWS, etc
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools

Soft Skills

• Excellent customer facing skills and ability to clearly communicate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Can-do, will-do attitude.
• Hunger to learn new technologies and methodologies.  
• Strong problem solving, analytical and logical skills.
• Excellent team & communication skills.
• Ability and desire to share experience with colleagues.  
• Solid understanding of hardware / Network and software design principles and best practices
• Detailed oriented and drives continuous improvement
• Reliable, compassionate and understanding nature
• Critical thinker

Job functions

• Works on projects of diverse complexity and scope.
• Will act as a team and/or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.
• Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution.
• Ability to maintain workflow efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Mandatory Requirements

• UK Resident and National and capable of meeting SC clearance requirements for public sector projects

Investment In Training and Development

• We offer a comprehensive range of training and career development opportunities, a structured induction programme, tailored job training as well as mentoring and support for relevant sponsored professional qualifications.
• We’re developing an environment where people can grow and harness their careers and skills to be the best that they can be to focus on the long term.

Our Culture

• Here at DXC we support with care and compassion, and we are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who they are or what they do.
• We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders.
• We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach.

Employee Benefits

• As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to “flex up and down” on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance.
• You will also have access to ‘Perks at Work’, a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.

DXC Technology and affiliates is committed to the development of a fully inclusive workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role.
 

DXC Technology and affiliates does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith or sexual orientation.