Job summary
The Programme Management Office (PMO) pride themselves in being responsive to the needs of the organisation, by providing robust and dynamic project management support to key projects and programmes across the entire Trust.
The post holder will be pivotal in the delivery of projects through effective scoping, planning, coordination and execution, inline with the SLaM Project Management methodology, whilst ensuring that robust monitoring and evaluation processes are in place, throughout the project lifecycle. They will work within an embedded assurance structure managed by the Programme Management Office
Main duties of the job
1. Project Management
- To lead, manage and coordinate delivery of the workstream(s) and the respective schemes within that programme of work.
- To lead development and implementation of an articulate and robust plan for a workstream working with key stakeholders.
- Implement efficiency improvements through operational delivery teams
- Working with service managers and clinicians, proactively identify quantifiable opportunities to improve operational delivery and productivity, and support the development and implementation of associated project plans.
- Produce as required and to agreed deadlines regular reports to the respective Programme Board updating on progress and requirements
- Deliver to agreed deadlines, the production of high quality project documentation
2. Communications
- Produce key communications materials associated with the respective workstream for Senior Managers in the Trust and occasionally for Executive Directors.
3. Training and Development
- Support the development of programme management skills and related competencies within the organisation.
- Ensure robust project management methods (e.g. Prince 2) are applied to the development and implementation of all existing and new cost improvement programmes.
- Support the development of the skills and abilities of the PMO and facilitate appropriate links with other teams, to encourage knowledge sharing and learning, with respect to transformation, innovation and improvement
About us
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). PMO is currently working from home, however candidates must be willing to work from Maudsley Hospital up to 2 times a week and this may change in the future .
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching etc
- Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
For a full list of our benefits please visit: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/421262/Working%20at%20SLaM.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The post holder will undertake the following principal duties and responsibilities:
- Project Management
- To lead, manage and coordinate delivery of the workstream(s) and the respective schemes within that programme of work.
- To lead development and implementation of an articulate and robust plan for a workstream working with key stakeholders.
- Implement efficiency improvements through operational delivery teams
- Working with service managers and clinicians, proactively identify quantifiable opportunities to improve operational delivery and productivity, and support the development and implementation of associated project plans.
- Produce as required and to agreed deadlines regular reports to the respective Programme Board updating on progress and requirements
- Deliver to agreed deadlines, the production of high quality project documentation
- Communications
- Produce key communications materials associated with the respective workstream for Senior Managers in the Trust and occasionally for Executive Directors.
- Training and Development
- Support the development of programme management skills and related competencies within the organisation.
- Ensure robust project management methods (e.g. Prince 2) are applied to the development and implementation of all existing and new cost improvement programmes.
- Support the development of the skills and abilities of the PMO and facilitate appropriate links with other teams, to encourage knowledge sharing and learning, with respect to transformation, innovation and improvement
- Line Management
- The post holder may be required to provide line management support to other members of the team. This will be confirmed when the post holder starts in the role.
- Other
- Support the Programme Management Office with any other duties that may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The post holder will undertake the following principal duties and responsibilities:
- Project Management
- To lead, manage and coordinate delivery of the workstream(s) and the respective schemes within that programme of work.
- To lead development and implementation of an articulate and robust plan for a workstream working with key stakeholders.
- Implement efficiency improvements through operational delivery teams
- Working with service managers and clinicians, proactively identify quantifiable opportunities to improve operational delivery and productivity, and support the development and implementation of associated project plans.
- Produce as required and to agreed deadlines regular reports to the respective Programme Board updating on progress and requirements
- Deliver to agreed deadlines, the production of high quality project documentation
- Communications
- Produce key communications materials associated with the respective workstream for Senior Managers in the Trust and occasionally for Executive Directors.
- Training and Development
- Support the development of programme management skills and related competencies within the organisation.
- Ensure robust project management methods (e.g. Prince 2) are applied to the development and implementation of all existing and new cost improvement programmes.
- Support the development of the skills and abilities of the PMO and facilitate appropriate links with other teams, to encourage knowledge sharing and learning, with respect to transformation, innovation and improvement
- Line Management
- The post holder may be required to provide line management support to other members of the team. This will be confirmed when the post holder starts in the role.
- Other
- Support the Programme Management Office with any other duties that may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or Masters or Equivalent qualification
- Project Management Qualifications (foundation level) e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Project Management qualification (Practitioner level)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading change programmes in large/complex organisations
- Experience of leading the development and/or implementation of quality and cost improvement plan
- A successful track record of project management
Desirable
- Experience of working at a project manager level in the NHS, and in a mental health environment
- Extensive experience of managing projects
- Previous experience of managing change across organisations
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion
- Demonstrate initiative and resilience to deal with challenges and resistance
- Able to think strategically and to analyse complex issues
- Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Awareness of key strategic NHS and mental health initiatives in the local area
- Knowledge of how to assess the quality impact of delivery change in a Provider organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or Masters or Equivalent qualification
- Project Management Qualifications (foundation level) e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Project Management qualification (Practitioner level)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading change programmes in large/complex organisations
- Experience of leading the development and/or implementation of quality and cost improvement plan
- A successful track record of project management
Desirable
- Experience of working at a project manager level in the NHS, and in a mental health environment
- Extensive experience of managing projects
- Previous experience of managing change across organisations
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion
- Demonstrate initiative and resilience to deal with challenges and resistance
- Able to think strategically and to analyse complex issues
- Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Awareness of key strategic NHS and mental health initiatives in the local area
- Knowledge of how to assess the quality impact of delivery change in a Provider organisation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
