Director Strategy and Transformation, Defence Medical Services

UK Ministry of Defence

Yesterday

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Full-time
Expert Level
Government & Politics
Healthcare
Lichfield
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You must have project management expertise, strong leadership in transformation, excellent stakeholder skills, commercial awareness, and preferably a background in healthcare. MPLA qualification is a plus.
You will lead strategy development, manage transformation initiatives, ensure governance, drive stakeholder engagement, and oversee budget processes for Defence Medical Services.

Requirements

Experienced in project, programme and portfolio management.
Proven success in leading large scale, complex transformation with an ability to foster a strong culture of delivery and accountability.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communications skills with the ability to collaborate, influence and inspire at all levels.
Proven ability to lead in an environment of uncertainty and continual change. Comfortable making decisions and setting direction without having the full picture, applying knowledge and experience to reduce ambiguity.
An experienced leader with a proven track record in managing corporate services teams, including the oversight of financial and workforce data. Skilled at inspiring confidence, driving collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and empowerment.
Commercially aware, with an understanding of the Commercial function and ability to oversee contract management functions.
MPLA qualification would be an advantage or an equivalent.
A background in transformation or operational delivery in healthcare would be desirable.

Responsibilities

Accountability for the Defence Medical Enterprise Strategy & Plan
Lead on an across Defence strategy and plans team to cohere the 10-year strategy for the medical enterprise, working across the end-to-end healthcare system, including all parts of Defence, Other Government Departments, NHS and NATO/ Allied partners.
Develop and maintain a prioritised delivery plan for programmes of work spanning a 10-year horizon, with a particular focus on delivering a funded programme of work over the next 5 years.
Lead the ongoing development of the Defence Medical Operating Model, ensuring the establishment of an effective Design Authority to align changes with broader Defence objectives. This includes the early implementation of the Medical Lead Command in line with Defence Reform ambitions.
Drive the establishment of robust governance and stakeholder management frameworks to enable coherent and effective decision-making across the Defence Enterprise and with external partners.
Ensure the effective cascade of strategy across the organisation, setting appropriate incentives to guide behaviours that align with the strategic direction and the Strategic Defence Review (SDR). Shape organisational design and culture to optimise outcomes for Defence.
Drive delivery of a strategic portfolio of programmes and change initiatives, ensuring coherence with wider Defence programmes, including Defence Reform
Lead the Portfolio Transformation Office to drive enterprise-wide transformational change, overseeing a comprehensive roadmap that coordinates all major programmes.
Effectively manage the scope of the Transformation Portfolio, providing appropriate controls to balance demand and capacity to deliver change, managing the overall schedule of delivery in, providing Balance of Investment options where required.
Ensure robust governance across all programmes, enabling data-driven decision-making through the chaired Transformation Board. This includes managing business cases related to transformation and programme delivery, supporting senior decision-making on BOI options for delivery.
Uphold high standards of project and programme delivery across the DMS, providing an assurance function aligned with wider government and Defence directives.
Take a leadership role in central Defence Reform and Transformation programmes on behalf of the DMS, as required. Act as a strong advocate for DMS transformation both internally and externally, fostering increased confidence and transparency in delivery.
Effectively guide peers and senior colleagues, including SROs through the transformation process to deliver their targeted outcomes – ensuring their actions support the future state of the organisation and they can act as advocates for the change.
Engage extensively with stakeholders within and outside Defence to ensure transformation activity is coherent, and to learn and share lessons from elsewhere in the public and private sectors.
Lead the Project Delivery (PD) Profession for the DMS, ensuring development of PD skills across the organisation to effectively deliver change and transformation.
Provide control and balance function across HQ DMS on behalf of DG DMS.
Ensure clear cascade of direction and prioritise, focusing on the alignment of strategy and priorities across the Medical Enterprise.
Lead the effective management of the performance system for the Medical enterprise, ensuring effective governance and assurance of activity through regular performance, risk and improvement regimes.
Provide effective data and informed options to the wider SLT to inform the organisational business plan and strategic prioritisation process, including BOI choices.
Direct and lead the annual budget setting process in line with DG DMS’ direction to ensure an affordable business plan, which includes appropriate workforce planning assumptions.
Provide effective leadership and connectivity into leadership structure, including Financial, People and Business Management functions.
Advise the Functional Leadership team on prioritisation decisions related to workforce, resources and finances through an effective balance of investment approach.
Lead all DMS Corporate functions, working collaboratively with functional leads across Defence including; Finance, People, Commercial, Infrastructure, Business Management, Communications, Corporate Governance and Parliamentary Secretariat.
Lead efforts to drive modernisation and improve efficiencies within organisational processes, optimising capacity to deliver Defence outcomes.
Provide strategic leadership for the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) across the Defence Medical Services (DMS).
Line management responsibilities, including mentoring and countersigning duties, as required by the role. This position currently oversees 5 direct reports and 12 countersigning responsibilities, though this may evolve in line with organisational changes.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Director Strategy and Transformation, Defence Medical Services.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located at DMS Whittington, Lichfield.

What will be the main responsibility of this role?

The main responsibility is to lead the implementation of the SDR25 recommendations and establish a 'One Defence Medical Enterprise' through the Lead Command model.

What is the expected salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £125,000.

Is there a pension scheme associated with this role?

Yes, there is a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme with a contribution from the Ministry of Defence of £36,212.

Are there opportunities for learning and development?

Yes, there are learning and development opportunities tailored to the role.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have experience in project, programme, and portfolio management, along with a proven track record in leading large-scale transformations.

Will travel be required for this position?

The job description does not specifically mention travel requirements, but it may involve collaboration with internal and external partners.

What are the desirable qualifications for candidates?

Desirable qualifications include an MPLA qualification or equivalent and a background in transformation or operational delivery in healthcare.

Are there any specific security requirements for this role?

Yes, successful candidates must meet security requirements, including developed vetting, before appointment.

How many direct reports will the successful candidate oversee?

The position currently oversees 5 direct reports and has 12 countersigning responsibilities.

What is the minimum assignment duration for this position?

The minimum assignment duration is 3 years.

What type of candidates are eligible to apply?

The position is open to UK nationals only.

Will feedback be provided after the application process?

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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