Job summary
At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in need. You too can join us and play your part in our life-saving organisation.
We are looking for a PMO Manager to join the Donor and Session Programme (DASP), a critical digitally-led transformation programme to truly transform how donors engage with NHSBT to ensure equitable access, enhanced safety, and resilient supply chains for lifesaving blood and plasma products. This is a key role for the programme, and you will be joining us at inception stage, enabling you to have full impact on delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and develop the Programme Management Office (PMO) for a major transformational programme, ensuring governance, compliance, and alignment with organisational standards, including, Central Programme Management Office (CPMO) standards.
- This includes leading a PMO Administrators and Coordinators, providing clear direction, role clarity, and supportive line management.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of all programme information, supporting effective governance and decision-making.
- Manage programme documentation, including quality assurance and adherence to standards, and facilitate effective communication channels for information dissemination.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the Programme Information Hub, optimising tools and processes to enhance information management efficiency and effectiveness. This is to develop and improve service.
- Foster a psychologically safe and collaborative environment where team members feel valued, motivated, and empowered to deliver high-quality PMO services.
- Provide planning, coordination, and control to maintain delivery cadence across all workstreams.
- Build strong relationships across the programme, using emotional intelligence and effective communication to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
- Exercise high level analytical judgement on complex programme issues that are multi stranded where data is incomplete or contradictory,
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
- We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
The assessment process for this vacancy will be multi-stage. If you are successfully shortlisted from your application, you will be invited to submit a video presentation as a first stage. Should you be successful at first stage, you will be invited to a face to face panel interview which will be the final stage of the assessment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
- We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
The assessment process for this vacancy will be multi-stage. If you are successfully shortlisted from your application, you will be invited to submit a video presentation as a first stage. Should you be successful at first stage, you will be invited to a face to face panel interview which will be the final stage of the assessment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience at a similar level.
- P3O qualification.
- PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to travel to stakeholder sites and attend governance meetings.
- Commitment to NHSBT values, equity, diversity, and inclusive team culture.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience operating a PMO supporting complex or transformational programmes.
- Proven ability to manage governance processes, reporting cycles, and programme controls.
- Experience in resource monitoring and budget tracking.
- Experience producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
- In-depth understanding of programme and project management methodologies (PRINCE2, P3O).
- Knowledge of governance frameworks and assurance processes.
- Familiarity with NHSBT transformation programmes and CPMO standards.
- Experience of line-managing PMO Administrators/Coordinators or leading a PMO function.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience at a similar level.
- P3O qualification.
- PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to travel to stakeholder sites and attend governance meetings.
- Commitment to NHSBT values, equity, diversity, and inclusive team culture.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience operating a PMO supporting complex or transformational programmes.
- Proven ability to manage governance processes, reporting cycles, and programme controls.
- Experience in resource monitoring and budget tracking.
- Experience producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
- In-depth understanding of programme and project management methodologies (PRINCE2, P3O).
- Knowledge of governance frameworks and assurance processes.
- Familiarity with NHSBT transformation programmes and CPMO standards.
- Experience of line-managing PMO Administrators/Coordinators or leading a PMO function.
