Development Manager

The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site.The partnership brings together KBR, Jacobs, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Altrad Babcock and Sellafield Ltd to deliver a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities.KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company in 2023, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United KingdomWe are an Equal Opportunities employer and strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected
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If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. #LI-JI1 #LI-HYBRIDLocation:Essential: UK National working remotely, with occasional trips to client sitesDesirable: Cumbria/Cheshire with trips to client sitesQualifications, Experience, and SkillsQualifications - Educational:Degree, or equivalentIT/CIS Honours Degree or EquivalentQualifications - ProfessionalExperience and Skills:Ability to Manage a team of architects, developers and testers to successfully deliver technical capability to the client;Understand requirements, designs and development options to successfully deploy the technical resources either through agile or waterfall SDLC methods;Establish and assure development
timescales/backlogs/priorities
and risks to ensure successful delivery;Validate and oversee Third Party Vendors and System suppliers;Develop and maintain development policies and procedures;Experience of DevOps, DevSecOps and Agile and traditional working;Thorough understanding of appropriate development to support UK Gov security assurance of Systems.Experience of the entire software development lifecycle;Management and leadership of development teams;Creation of Systems Test Documentation;Experience of automated test tools, Low Code systems design and implementation.Project BackgroundDelCap is the mechanism through which project management and delivery will be transformed to enforce optimised processes.Sellafield is seeking to both improve the quality of project delivery across the enterprise and reduce the overspend that has occurred in previous years due to time and physical clashes between projects and programmes on the site.Core Responsibilities and DutiesExperience of:Creation of a development Strategy;Creation of High-Level Plans and acceptance gates with criteria;Management of
developers/testers/architects
and test teams;Working as part of an agile sprint based team;Testing of security accredited solutions;Use of both manual and automated software development tools.Experience in:Mgt of Integration tests;Mgt of FAT/UAT;Code management/ branching strategies/ release process;Delivery with agile methods, such as SCRUM, and a DevOps environment;Use of industry standard methods for documenting and controlling the DevSecOps process.At least three years’ experience delivering solutions within a secure environment;Proven ability to collaborate with team members and a wide range of people;Demonstrates good organisational skills giving the ability to deliver to meet timeframes and estimates;Demonstrates good written, oral, comprehension and presentational skills.Knowledge and experience of:Information security constraints and best practice;Knowledge of market leading DevOps and automated test solutions.Integration technology, cloud services and cloud integration services, e.g., message brokerage, enterprise service bus, gateways, etc.Proven ability in creating and leading a comprehensive software development approach to systems with multiple COTS and APIs as well as developed code;Ability to think creatively;Proven experience in the delivery of software development;Knowledge of both traditional and DevSecOps approaches to software implementation;Knowledge of the tools and processes for DevOps / DevSecOps continuous build and integration;Hold, have held, or eligible to apply for UK based security clearance – SC or better;Recognised certification e.g., Microsoft, Pega. Understanding of computing trends, e.g., AI, IoT, open source, distributed processing;Experience of enterprise networking and integration in the public sector, including hybrid cloud;About UsKBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.At KBR, We Deliver.Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position.KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.
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