Head of Commercial Project Management Office

The job holder, based at the British High Commission in New Delhi, will play a crucial leadership role in establishing and managing a new team dedicated to Commercial Project Management activities for the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The team will function as a part of the FCDO's broader Commercial Directorate, reporting to the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Commercial Team in the UK. The primary objective of the New Delhi DDaT Team is to serve as a Commercial Project Management Office (CPMO), focusing on commercial service delivery for key stakeholders within the FCDO's Diplomacy and Development sectors.As the Head of CPMO in New Delhi, the job holder will oversee a team of specialists, collaborating closely with the UK-based DDaT Commercial team and other regions to ensure compliance with FCDO processes and procedures. Reporting to the Head of Commercial - DDaT in the UK, the job holder will be responsible for managing and leading the Commercial Project Management activities in New Delhi, with a minimum of 2 staff members. Key responsibilities include governance and commercial control of the DDaT portfolio, quality assurance and compliance of project frameworks, risk management, change control, relationship management, audit, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.The job holder is expected to act as a liaison between the Technology Sourcing Team and the DDaT Commercial Team in the UK, develop relationships with FCDO stakeholders, contribute to global category development, coach team members, and identify procurement opportunities for value for money. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in business or related field, commercial technical skills, programme management delivery skills, at least 7 years of experience in a commercial or programme management role, and demonstrable line management experience. Fluency in English is a must, and knowledge of Hindi is desirable.The job holder will be tasked with providing leadership, guidance, and support to their team to promote efficiencies, deliver savings, manage commercial risk, share best practices, review processes, ensure continuous improvement, track performance, and identify development/training needs. They will also be responsible for building and maintaining a positive team environment that aligns with the FCDO cultural statement. Additionally, the job holder will manage 1 Senior Procurement Manager and 1 Procurement Manager and will be required to submit the application by 16 June 2025 - 23:55 hrs IST.Please note that the roles and responsibilities may be subject to review and revision based on evolving business requirements.,

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