Project Manager

Job summary The NHSBSA is undertaking a challenging and exciting change portfolio in line with our strategic goals and emerging service needs.
Our change portfolio delivers projects to support NHS organisations, patients and the public.
Who we're looking for We are looking for experienced, motivated and delivery focussed Project Managers who can lead our project teams.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills are a must to ensure a user-centric focus is maintained throughout delivery.
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Our recruitment process Applications will be reviewed during the application window against the person specification for the role Once the vacancy is closed, remaining applicants are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria Successful candidates are invited to a first-round interview, scheduled week commencing 9 December.
A final interview round including a scenario task, will be scheduled week commencing 16 December What do we offer?
27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidaysFlexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)Flexi timeHybrid working modelCareer developmentActive wellbeing and inclusion networksExcellent pensionNHS Car lease schemeAccess to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts Main duties of the job Responsible for the delivery of projects on behalf of the ProjectExecutive in accordance with the NHSBSA Project Management FrameworkBuilding and leading project teams throughout the lifecycle of the projectWork collaboratively with internal and external stakeholdersEnsuring budget is agreed and controlling expenditure against project deliverablesResponsible for the management of risks and issues emerging within the projectEnsuring benefits are identified and monitored to ensure successful realisation About us At the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) we deliver a range of essential national services to NHS organisations and contractors, patients and the public.You may already be using some of our services.
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Job description Job responsibilities In this role, you are accountable for: Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraintsDeliver project in line with internal and external assurance frameworks as appropriateDay to day management and leadership of the project and the project teamSet project controlsSelect and apply appropriate delivery methodologiesDelivery of cohesive project Business Cases through collaborative input from subject matter expertsDevelop the budget and track deliveryEnsure all expenditure is governed in accordance with NHSBSA Standing Financial Instructions and DHSC / Cabinet Office spend controlIdentify skill requirements and deploy resources.
Manage a medium sized teamDelivery of the agreed Business Case scope in line with defined time, cost, and quality criteria to enable the realisation of benefits post projectEnsure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place to enable longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case within post project Benefit RealisationIdentify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support Manage internal and external relationships as appropriateIdentify and monitor project risks and issues.
Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriateLead risk management within project team in accordance with NHSBSA Risk Management FrameworkSupport effective governance and decision making.
Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for deliveryManage progress and delivery confidence reporting in line with internal NHSBSA and external reporting cycles as requiredEngage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations.
Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as requiredEnsure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholdersSeek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project commitment to personal developmentActive involvement in knowledge sharing and informal mentoring within the Programme and Project Management community Person Specification Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills Essential Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to build effective relationships with, and influence, stakeholders Resilient and determined, with strong negotiation skills and ability to constructively challenge IT skills: MS Office 365 suite, MS Teams, MS Project, MS SharePoint etc Desirable An awareness of the NHSBSA's strategy Knowledge of Government Functional Standards for Project Management GovS002 Specialist subject knowledge relevant to project profession Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Significant track record and experience in successful definition and delivery of projects using a recognised delivery framework (, Prince2) Demonstrable experience of stakeholder engagement and management Demonstrable experience in team leadership and managing virtual teams Experience of budgetary management and reporting Desirable Experience of delivery of digital services Experience of project delivery within the NHS Specialist experience relevant to programme and project profession (, IPA accredited assurance reviewer) Qualifications Essential Project management practitioner qualification (, Prince2).
Degree or relevant management qualification, or significant work-based experience in a middle management role Desirable Project Delivery specialism, Risk Management ( MoR), Agile PM, Change Management (, Prosci Change Management Practitioner) Relevant post-graduate qualification Further education/Training Course certification(s) in change management discipline