Digital Infrastructure and Service Improvement Senior Project Manager

Job responsibilities

Act as the overall owner responsible for specific projects including project start, development of the project plan, implementation, transition to business as usual, project closure and post project reviews of larger often Trustwide, high complexity, challenging and/or highly sensitive projects. Responsible for maintaining the projects governance arrangements to ensure a robust audit trail of project outputs, outcomes and benefits exist by establishing and leading a project board structure reporting to the relevant Programme Manager and relevant project boards. Work closely with the programme teams, senior PMO specialist,Digital Operations Teams, Digital leadership team and other project managers within the Innovation and Transformation Team, to ensure all new projects are scheduled appropriately and have the appropriate deployment, test and release resources forecast, budgeted and scheduled. Ensure effective engagement and communication with all relevant stakeholders both internal (such as clinical and nonclinical) and external (such as people participation, partner providers and suppliers)Page 2 of 10 Responsible for the definition of work packages needed to deliver a project and ensure that these are identified at the planning stage so they resources can be scheduled for work requirements. Responsible for ensuring that the appropriate controls are put in place to maintain the quality of services and ensure projects are successfully transitioned into Business As Usual once completed. Responsible for resolving challenging and highly complex issues that arise during the project(s) Work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust to drive the achievement of the Trusts corporate goals and business plan, including the achievement of all the relevant performance standards incorporating quality, safety, contractual, financial and people Act as an ambassador for the Trust, ensuring the positive development of the Trust brand, championing the Trusts values

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or has equitable work based experience
• Recognised professional project management qualification e.g., PRINCE 2 or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or has equitable work-based experience
• Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• ITIL qualification

Experience

Essential

• Successful delivery of large-scale digital projects across health or social care or equivalent
• Development of capital bids and business cases
• Project initiation through to sign off following agreed project management methodology principles
• Benefits management life cycle
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies and constraints in projects
• Managing change across all departments in a large health or social care organization or equivalent
• Delivering communication plans to ensure engagement, co-production and collaboration.
• Presentation of information to project board and other relevant governing committees
• Managing project budgets within a changing environment
• Adapting to different projects within a changing environment
• Facilitation of business change
• Managing, leading and motivating large teams
• Advanced Microsoft office applications e.g., VISIO, Project, Excel, PowerPoint
• Leading service changes to improve performance
• Implementing national changes as required
• Experience of working within a Digital Department environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to write comprehensive, clear and concise specifications and project documentation
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and issues clearly at Executive level
• Able to meet deadlines in a challenging and resource lean environment
• Ability to build strong relations with internal and external project stakeholders
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Knowledge of project management controls, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of Digital infrastructure
• Application/systems development, support and training principles
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of working in a Digital Support environment.
• In depth understanding of change management
• Working knowledge of financial processes
• Good understanding of the current NHS agenda and healthcare policy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).