Digital Project Manager

Job summary Join our dynamic Digital team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, where we are committed to excellence and innovation in health service delivery.
We are seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to lead our Maternity Information System Replacement Project.
This is a unique opportunity to drive forward digital transformation initiatives within our maternity service and make a real impact on the delivery of healthcare services for women and families across Dartford and Gravesham.
Main duties of the job Lead the overall planning, direction, coordination, and implementation of the Maternity Information System Replacement.
Responsible for project planning, execution, and delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Implement effective project management governance and provide leadership in digital project delivery.
Manage and guide the Business Change Analyst team.
Ensure effective implementation of all required system integrations.
Requirements: Proven track record in programme management, preferably within a healthcare setting.
Strong experience in managing complex projects within healthcare or related sectors.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Relevant qualifications in project management or related field.
Extensive experience Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
About us We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer.
We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users.
We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities Specific Responsibilities: - Project Planning and Strategy Clearly define the scope of digital projects, ensuring all stakeholders have a mutual understanding of expected outcomes.
Create detailed design and requirements, process maps, project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resources needed, to achieve project objectives.
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project execution.
Determine and allocate necessary resources, including personnel and budget, effectively across projects.
Execution and Monitoring Oversee the execution of digital projects, ensuring compliance with the project plan and specifications.
Regularly check project progress against goals and timelines, adjusting strategies as needed.
Implement quality control processes to maintain standards in all digital outputs.
Keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle through well-crafted management reports, including detailed RAID log, scope, plans (milestones, communications, test, training, cutover and handover) and benefits baseline.
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Person Specification Education and Training Essential Educated to Masters Level or equivalent knowledge and competency Prince 2 or project management qualification Evidence of recent and ongoing learning / CPD Desirable Experience of project managing EPR deployment Training qualification Experience of maternity service projects Business Management qualifications Knowledge and Skills Essential Specialist knowledge of project management, improvement and business development theory and techniques and knowledge of how this can work within the NHS Knowledge of budget management and cost control, evaluating and monitoring business performance High level understanding of both national and local agenda and how they can be managed Excellent knowledge of business development and current affairs in health related matters Proven ability to communicate in hostile, emotional, antagonistic or complex professional environments Well-developed influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal skills High quality analytical and numeric skills with strong financial management skills Highly developed interpersonal skills Ability to translate national policy into local strategy Strong organisational skills Excellent IT/Keyboard Skills Ability to analyse, interpret and present data.
Ability to work on own initiative Able to work in a high pressure environment and to tight deadlines Desirable Business acumen & commercial awareness; able to assess fixed & variable cost base, profit and loss Understanding NHS Finances, Business Rules and Delegated Authority, Standing Orders / Standing Financial Instructions Ability to train & develop others Experience Essential Extensive experience in a PMO/ Improvement role at a senior level Record of successfully delivering improvement objectives and finding innovative solutions to complex multi-factorial problems Production and adjustment of project/programme management plans for a number of complex projects/programmes Budget management and development of Business Cases for investment / disinvestment to ensure best use of available resource Evidence of leading change in a multidisciplinary/complex environment Experience of business and service planning and development for complex service organisations Significant project management experience at a senior level Proven track record of delivering major complex projects on time Desirable Previous NHS experience preferable Experience of working with different clinical professions all of whom have to contribute to the delivery of patient care in an integrated, coordinated, caring and compassionate way Previously worked in an earned autonomy environment whereby results drive less direct scrutiny