Job summary
To
deliver a market-leading digital pathology platform and solutions, NPICs
digital pathology service is underpinned by Information Technology and
supported by central funding from NHS England, Innovate UK and the Office for
Life Sciences in-excess. With a number of Trusts currently utilising its
services, NPIC has a pipeline of over 30 NHS Trusts looking to adopt its
digital platform.
You
will play a key role in the delivery of a high-quality digital pathology
programme, platform and associated operations and services. This requires an individual who is driven, ambitious and passionate about patient
care, and who has a desire to influence at the highest levels working in
close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff. They will need
to lead the development, expansion and have the drive to deliver NPICs
Deployment Strategy, ensuring this facilitates and maximises capability and
productivity at all levels throughout the organisations involved within the
programme. This will include budget setting, commercial development and the
management of multiple projects.
Be willing to work flexibly with a wide range of stakeholders in a
challenging and complex operational environment. You must have exceptionally
strong attention to detail and a willingness to work around the needs of the
team, stakeholders and organisations. You will be working on cutting-edge,
innovative developments that will deliver real change.
Main duties of the job
As
the Portfolio Delivery Manager, you will play a critical role in managing a
complex portfolio of work which will include work streams to support both
clinical & research ambitions. You will be responsible for ensuring that
our transformational programme and plans are mobilised in a way that ensures
delivery of the critical services we provide.
The
portfolio of work includes complex multi-site deployments of our Digital
Pathology solution across a national footprint spanning multiple pathology
network regions across the country; associated interoperability projects; the
design and implementation of a research platform to facilitate our research
and artificial intelligence ambitions.
The
post holder will manage the production of feasibility studies, strategic
cases, business cases and contribute to procurement and contract negotiations
as necessary and will work across the portfolio of national NHS Trusts, other
collaborating NHS organisations, suppliers and cross departmental /
organisational boundaries in order to manage work programmes or projects
affecting management, administrative or clinical departments and/or services
in order to achieve our ambitious objectives
About us
The
National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) programme, a £100m+ initiative
supported by central funding from NHS England, Innovate UK and the Office for
Life Sciences. NPIC has the ambition to provide a national platform to
support pathology services.
The
ambitions of the programme include:
1) Driving clinical use of digital
pathology nationally and providing a platform to support this;
2) Designing, building and maintaining a
platform for the development of artificial intelligence and the evaluation of
the AI lifecycle, and;
3) Providing a platform for further
research & innovation and maximising the platform to facilitate this.
This
programme is underpinned by Information Technology and the delivery of a
range of digital solutions. The
Trusts commitment to this programme includes the implementation of a number
of internally developed and externally procured Digital solutions.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage programmes which typically
consist of a number of related projects.
Communicating often highly complex,
sometimes contentious, information relating to projects and programmes to
small and large groups, up to Board level, in a clear, concise and easily
understood manner
Report to Project/Programme Boards,
and co-ordinate the management of projects on their behalf
Be responsible for preparing and
maintaining portfolio and programme plans and publishing these to the SRO and
the Programme Board
Engaging in the business planning
process for short, medium and long term strategic planning and provide advice
regarding appropriate processes and resourcing and scheduling
Develop and manage the approval of
OBCs (Outline Business Cases) and FBCs (Full Business Cases) to support the
investment. In particular lead the option appraisal of various solutions in
terms of cost, benefits and risks
Lead contract negotiations and
manage all aspects of IT systems procurement when required
Manage simultaneous large and/or complex
projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the
required quality. Provide day-to-day management of these projects on behalf
of Project Boards
Budget setting and monitoring of
multiple projects for several services budgets. Develop PIDs (Project
Initiation Documents) for major projects with clear objectives,
responsibilities, deliverables and quality standards. Ensure that each PID is
consistent with the investment objectives and business case
Prepare realistic and achievable
plans to implement new systems, support policy and service development
implementation and transformational change, and continually monitor progress.
Lead on a range of policy
development and service development related to digital solutions for Research
& Innovation to support the Trust.
Oversee the development of policy
and procedures to support change
Analysing programme and portfolio
risks, judging the severity of them and ensuring the optimum mitigation
actions are put in place to proactively minimise these risks, escalating when
needed. Analytical, problem solving
and facilitation skills and be able to be creative in solving highly complex
issues and unblock problems to maintain delivery momentum with the ability to
assimilate, analyse and disseminate highly complex and sensitive information.
Manage and provide leadership to a
delivery team of senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Support
and SMEs including matrix managing where required
Develop and maintain a strong working
relationship with all members of the NPIC Programme and NHS Partners
Liaise with external stakeholders
and suppliers involved in the provision, deployment, and management of NPIC
Systems.
Instigate & maintain a
consistent approach to delivery across the portfolio whilst adhering to
formal governance structures
Manage the resolution of all
significant project risks & issues. Communicate and report all routine
and complex issues arising from the programme/projects to a wide range of
internal and external staff
Lead organisational change
associated with the investment
Have direct responsibility for
project budgets and human resources required to deliver the portfolio of work
Manage capital budgets for IT
investments (can be several £million), ensuring that projects stay within
budget, and that the business case remains sound
Manage revenue budgets as required
- particularly those from which the business case requires cash-releasing
benefits
Manage the performance of external
suppliers and their delivery of the agreed contract
Manage relationships with external
advisors (e.g. legal) as required
Plan and deliver a number of pilot
(proof of concept) projects relating to the programme ambitions
Complete a formal review of the
Programme implementation
Ensure our approach to portfolio
management and demand management evolves in line with the programme
objectives and priorities
Direct line management of the
project team and management of a project's resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage programmes which typically
consist of a number of related projects.
Communicating often highly complex,
sometimes contentious, information relating to projects and programmes to
small and large groups, up to Board level, in a clear, concise and easily
understood manner
Report to Project/Programme Boards,
and co-ordinate the management of projects on their behalf
Be responsible for preparing and
maintaining portfolio and programme plans and publishing these to the SRO and
the Programme Board
Engaging in the business planning
process for short, medium and long term strategic planning and provide advice
regarding appropriate processes and resourcing and scheduling
Develop and manage the approval of
OBCs (Outline Business Cases) and FBCs (Full Business Cases) to support the
investment. In particular lead the option appraisal of various solutions in
terms of cost, benefits and risks
Lead contract negotiations and
manage all aspects of IT systems procurement when required
Manage simultaneous large and/or complex
projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the
required quality. Provide day-to-day management of these projects on behalf
of Project Boards
Budget setting and monitoring of
multiple projects for several services budgets. Develop PIDs (Project
Initiation Documents) for major projects with clear objectives,
responsibilities, deliverables and quality standards. Ensure that each PID is
consistent with the investment objectives and business case
Prepare realistic and achievable
plans to implement new systems, support policy and service development
implementation and transformational change, and continually monitor progress.
Lead on a range of policy
development and service development related to digital solutions for Research
& Innovation to support the Trust.
Oversee the development of policy
and procedures to support change
Analysing programme and portfolio
risks, judging the severity of them and ensuring the optimum mitigation
actions are put in place to proactively minimise these risks, escalating when
needed. Analytical, problem solving
and facilitation skills and be able to be creative in solving highly complex
issues and unblock problems to maintain delivery momentum with the ability to
assimilate, analyse and disseminate highly complex and sensitive information.
Manage and provide leadership to a
delivery team of senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Support
and SMEs including matrix managing where required
Develop and maintain a strong working
relationship with all members of the NPIC Programme and NHS Partners
Liaise with external stakeholders
and suppliers involved in the provision, deployment, and management of NPIC
Systems.
Instigate & maintain a
consistent approach to delivery across the portfolio whilst adhering to
formal governance structures
Manage the resolution of all
significant project risks & issues. Communicate and report all routine
and complex issues arising from the programme/projects to a wide range of
internal and external staff
Lead organisational change
associated with the investment
Have direct responsibility for
project budgets and human resources required to deliver the portfolio of work
Manage capital budgets for IT
investments (can be several £million), ensuring that projects stay within
budget, and that the business case remains sound
Manage revenue budgets as required
- particularly those from which the business case requires cash-releasing
benefits
Manage the performance of external
suppliers and their delivery of the agreed contract
Manage relationships with external
advisors (e.g. legal) as required
Plan and deliver a number of pilot
(proof of concept) projects relating to the programme ambitions
Complete a formal review of the
Programme implementation
Ensure our approach to portfolio
management and demand management evolves in line with the programme
objectives and priorities
Direct line management of the
project team and management of a project's resources
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of appropriate methodologies to support the management of a broad portfolio of projects / programmes
- An understanding of team management and the policy and procedures governing the Trusts approach to managing staff.
- Sound knowledge of complex technical environments, the ability to challenge the norm and inspire creative solutions
- Has considerable experience managing programmes or multiple projects in a structured environment and experience of leading portfolio management activities
- Proven ability to work effectively with IT delivery teams, partners and suppliers
- Proven leadership qualities and experience of resource management in matrix environment
- Extensive knowledge of NHS IT and Modernisation initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of projects that span multiple organisations
- Has contributed to the development of IM&T strategy and its tactical implementation
- Experience of working within an acute Trust or has NHS Experience
- Knowledge and experience within digital pathology or radiology and with PACS applications
- Senior management role in an enterprise scale organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- MSP Practitioner qualification
- Prince 2 Practitioner qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Management of Portfolios (MoP)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent communicator (both verbal and written) with the ability to chair meetings in place of executives where required
- Analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills and be able to be creative in solving highly complex issues and unblock problems to maintain delivery momentum
- Persuasion and negotiation skills. Able to negotiate and influence at a senior level with clinical staff, managers and other staff
- Able to manage complex, multifaceted projects/portfolios across multiple locations and customers
- Strong stakeholder management, in particular balancing the needs and requirements of NHS Trusts, Suppliers and the programme with a comprehensive portfolio of projects
Desirable
- Ability to develop efficient and effective processes
- Ability to flex across a range of priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to think strategically and challenge existing traditions, customs and practice together with proven ability to develop medium and long term organisation-wide strategies
Additional requirements
Essential
- Proficient in the methods and techniques for writing effective reports
- Proven ability to drive projects and initiatives from conception through implementation while improving processes and best practices
- will lead a team of delivery managers and work with technical experts who are responsible for delivery
- Willing to travel to partner sites when and if required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of appropriate methodologies to support the management of a broad portfolio of projects / programmes
- An understanding of team management and the policy and procedures governing the Trusts approach to managing staff.
- Sound knowledge of complex technical environments, the ability to challenge the norm and inspire creative solutions
- Has considerable experience managing programmes or multiple projects in a structured environment and experience of leading portfolio management activities
- Proven ability to work effectively with IT delivery teams, partners and suppliers
- Proven leadership qualities and experience of resource management in matrix environment
- Extensive knowledge of NHS IT and Modernisation initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of projects that span multiple organisations
- Has contributed to the development of IM&T strategy and its tactical implementation
- Experience of working within an acute Trust or has NHS Experience
- Knowledge and experience within digital pathology or radiology and with PACS applications
- Senior management role in an enterprise scale organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- MSP Practitioner qualification
- Prince 2 Practitioner qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Management of Portfolios (MoP)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent communicator (both verbal and written) with the ability to chair meetings in place of executives where required
- Analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills and be able to be creative in solving highly complex issues and unblock problems to maintain delivery momentum
- Persuasion and negotiation skills. Able to negotiate and influence at a senior level with clinical staff, managers and other staff
- Able to manage complex, multifaceted projects/portfolios across multiple locations and customers
- Strong stakeholder management, in particular balancing the needs and requirements of NHS Trusts, Suppliers and the programme with a comprehensive portfolio of projects
Desirable
- Ability to develop efficient and effective processes
- Ability to flex across a range of priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to think strategically and challenge existing traditions, customs and practice together with proven ability to develop medium and long term organisation-wide strategies
Additional requirements
Essential
- Proficient in the methods and techniques for writing effective reports
- Proven ability to drive projects and initiatives from conception through implementation while improving processes and best practices
- will lead a team of delivery managers and work with technical experts who are responsible for delivery
- Willing to travel to partner sites when and if required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
