Job summary We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work within the Technology sub-directorate at NHS England.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing the set-up and delivery of projects, working with colleagues and subject matter experts on the strategic planning, scoping, design and delivery.
Manage the whole lifecycle of a project, reporting on progress and managing risks and issues, escalating where necessary to the project board.
Develop appropriate, robust, information systems to ensure that all project documentation is stored and used effectively (PID, dashboards, highlight reports, risk and issues logs etc).
Interrogate and analyse, sometimes highly complex, information to support the delivery of clear project reporting and project outcomes.
Write and submit regular project reports for the programme board showing progress against milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies, making recommendations where a range of options may exist.
Responsible for the delivery of specific projects agreed with NHS England and provide subject matter expertise around project management.
Plans, supports and facilitates a range of projects within a programme structure or across a range of programme structures, where the post holder may need to consider interdependencies and mitigation of issues and risks.
Main duties of the job Managing the set-up and delivery of projects, working with colleagues and subject matter experts on the strategic planning, scoping, design and the delivery.
Deliver significant projects for NHS England that supports system transformation and delivers corporate transformation across the new operating model.
Manage the whole lifecycle of a project, reporting on progress and managing risks and issues, escalating where necessary to the project board.
Develop appropriate, robust, information systems to ensure that all project documentation is stored and used effectively (PID, dashboards, highlight reports, risk and issues logs etc).
Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned.
Interrogate and analyse, sometimes highly complex, information to support the delivery of clear project reporting and project outcomes.
Write and submit regular project reports for the programme board showing progress against milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies, making recommendations where a range of options may exist.
Contribute to the development of key performance indicators and milestones for specific projects.
Monitor and manage the budget effectively, acting in accordance with organisational financial policies and procedures.
Provide expertise of best practice project management methodologies About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money.
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Job description Job responsibilities This role may be based in Leeds, London or Exeter.
See attached job description Responsible for the delivery of specific projects agreed with NHS England and provide subject matter expertise around project management.
Plans, supports and facilitates a range of projects within a programme structure or across a range of programme structures, where the post holder may need to consider interdependencies and mitigation of issues and risks Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of managing technology-focussed projects with diverse stakeholder groups Experience of working with technical colleagues in an ITIL-framework environment Awareness of cyber security principles Awareness of financial considerations Skills Essential Demonstrable value management skills Ability to work at pace, organise, plan and review, according to the requirements of a fast-moving environment Qualifications Essential Prince2 and/or Agile qualifications Any qualifications in ITIL or Cyber security would be advantageous