Senior Project Manager (Technical)
Job summary
Closing Date: 16th November 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 17th November 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: Commencing 24th November 2025
We are delighted to be recruiting a Technical Project Manager to work in our Digital,, Data & Technology Department.
The Project Manager will be an integral part of the development and delivery of the Trust's vision to be a truly digital healthcare organisation, supported by a solid foundation of infrastructure and innovative use of communication technology to enable excellence.
Main duties of the job
The main elements of the role include:
- Project managing a number of technical interlinked projects within the portfolio.
- Researching, supporting, facilitating and monitoring and reporting on project progress, escalating issues when required.
- Supporting performance improvement.
- Matrix management of staff assigned to the projects as required.
The role reports to the Chief Technology Officer and will take ownership of a range of projects, in accordance with best practice project management and Agile principles.
The Project Manager will manage technical projects from initiation to closure; including design, planning, execution, control, transition and transfer. The project will be managed in-line with standard Informatics processes and reporting standards; encompassing all aspects of Informatics services, process redesign, and interfaces with other parties.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Develop planning for the implementations of multiple technical projects running concurrently and sharing resources
Hold and manage the relevant project budgets within BTHFT
Investigate and understand the business needs of user departments and build statements of requirements to meet both these and overall BTHFT operational requirements and service improvement strategies
Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers
Liaise with suppliers and other Informatics departments in the planning and implementation of systems
Ensure that all projects are effectively defined, planned and delivered to meet the required statutory and service obligations of BTHFT
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of applying PRINCE2 project management methodology to projects including large and / or complex projects
- Experience of managing teams of varying sizes and skills sets on a line management and / or matrix management basis
- Experience of conveying complex concepts and issues to all levels of staff
- Track record of successful project management
- Experience of delivering change management projects
- Experience of working in the NHS with clinicians and senior managers
Skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to quickly assimilate practices in various specialist areas
Knowledge
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
Employer's website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
- Company
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Bradford, United Kingdom BD9 6RJ
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Bradford, United Kingdom BD9 6RJ
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted