Job summary
This post is fixed term until 31/03/2026 due to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will provide overall management for highly complex, highly sensitive projects undertaken by the Division within the locality and across the LHB.
The post holder will be required to plan, support, facilitate and monitor the progress of projects or work streams which make up the agreed programme and to provide management support, training and expert guidance to all project staff.
The Project Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that policies for implementing projects across BCU are developed and adhered to, and that standard project management methodologies are applied to progress and successfully deliver projects.
Main duties of the job
- Manage and lead on multiple complex projects, taking appropriate action.
- Plan, monitor and control projects, throughout the project lifecycle to deliver benefits using PRINCE 2 methodology.
- Take decisions on a range of complex/highly complex project issues where there may be more than one course of action.
- Ensure project and work stream delivery by providing management, direction and support to assistant director and project staff, who are engaged in the planning and delivery of Schemes which make up the programme plan.
- Work closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers and support staff to ensure the delivery of all projects within the service portfolio.
- Co-ordinate local project teams and ensure that all personnel involved with project activities understand their roles and carry them out effectively, taking corrective action where appropriate.
- To complete or ensure that the project team(s) accurately completes and maintains all Project Management processes/tools including business cases, specifications, project plans, test plans, training plans, work packages, benefits analysis, risk and issue logs, and service management arrangements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- ILM Management level 4, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge. Willingness to complete within 2 years if not held.
- ECDL or equivalent Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development Current knowledge project management and its application
- Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies. Knowledge of project methodology
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS/social care or voluntary sector setting
- Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
- Participation in significant change management projects
- Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
- Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating, managing and developing teams.
- Proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. Problem identification and solving
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own workload and that of the team to operate effectively
- Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive
- Able to interpret national policies and guidance as appropriate to their projects.
- Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand
- Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with staff at all levels
- Ability to empower, coach and support staff.
- Conflict resolution skills Sound judgment, planning, decision making, and organisational skills
- A broad range of ICT skills
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Innovator Lateral Thinker Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of the organisation and able and willing to share information.
- Ability to develop staff Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work Leadership qualities and able to motivate others
- Time Management skills. Completer Finisher and Chair
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, similar qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- ILM Management level 4, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge. Willingness to complete within 2 years if not held.
- ECDL or equivalent Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development Current knowledge project management and its application
- Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies. Knowledge of project methodology
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS/social care or voluntary sector setting
- Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
- Participation in significant change management projects
- Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
- Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating, managing and developing teams.
- Proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. Problem identification and solving
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own workload and that of the team to operate effectively
- Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive
- Able to interpret national policies and guidance as appropriate to their projects.
- Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand
- Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with staff at all levels
- Ability to empower, coach and support staff.
- Conflict resolution skills Sound judgment, planning, decision making, and organisational skills
- A broad range of ICT skills
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Innovator Lateral Thinker Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of the organisation and able and willing to share information.
- Ability to develop staff Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work Leadership qualities and able to motivate others
- Time Management skills. Completer Finisher and Chair
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).
