Programme Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager within the Health Boards Digital, Data & Technology Directorate, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).

ABUHB is an integrated, progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation who are in the midst of delivering a major programme of change to transform healthcare for our patients and citizens. It has been pro-active in adopting and implementing new ways of working as part of its digital transformation.

ABUHB recognises now more than ever, that digital technology has become fundamental to the way we live our lives and to the health and care of our population and through this recognition, have developed theABUHB Digital Strategy- Transformation through Digital.

As a member of the dynamic and innovative Digital, Data & Technology Directorate, you will be a member of the Digital Programmes team, initially focussing on the delivery of ePMA. Thiswill allow you to build on your current skills and experience and provide you with opportunities for personal and professional development.

You will work with a wide range of stakeholders from varying professions across the health board, other NHS and 3rd party organisation/suppliers. This will include the requirement to attend sites regularly, sometimes at short notice. If you are looking for a new challenge in a prosperous department then this roleis for you.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Manager will lead and manage a major initiative involving a number of complex digital projects aligned to the health boards annual objectives and IMTP (Integrated Medium-Term Plan). As a senior member of the programmes team, the Programme Manager will have day to day oversight of projects within the programme leading on the development of plans and programme documentation aligned to Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and PRINCE2 methodologies.

Working in a challenging environment, the programme manager will face a variety of competing priorities that will require a flexible and imaginative approach combined with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

The post holder will need extensive knowledge and expertise in programme management, business change and benefits management. We are looking for an individual with experience of delivering major digital transformation programmes.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.