*INTERNAL MPFT ONLY* Senior Transformation Project Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

l This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Care Groups, corporate teams and key stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder engagement for new and future work, contributing to capacity planning, resource allocation and service delivery discussions.
• Work collaboratively with Care Groups and corporate services to understand strategic priorities and business plans.
• Contribute to service strategies and business plans aligned to organisational objectives.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring of service delivery plans.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement using best practice and Quality Improvement methodologies.
• Lead the development of funding proposals, business cases and tender submissions using research, data analysis and evidence-based approaches.
• Develop service delivery models, workforce structures, financial schedules and infrastructure requirements for tenders and business proposals.
• Present project, tender and business case updates through appropriate governance and approval processes.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear project plans, ensuring alignment with benefits, risks, resources and milestones.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion using recognised project management methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with the Transformation Framework, maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Manage project risks, issues, changes and exceptions, escalating where appropriate.
• Monitor and report project performance through governance structures.
• Ensure effective project closure, including benefits realisation, lessons learned and transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Support the delivery of digital transformation initiatives aligned with Trust and NHS digital strategies.
• Provide guidance on digital governance, information governance, cyber security, risk and benefits management.
• Support the integration and interoperability of digital systems across clinical and corporate services.
• Identify opportunities for digital innovation, automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement digital solutions that improve patient and staff experience.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, NHS digital policy and best practice.
• Support digital capability development through training, coaching and mentoring.
• Manage digital projects with multiple interdependencies and support digital procurement activities.
• Deliver training and knowledge-sharing activities as required.
• Provide leadership, professional supervision and operational line management within the team.
• Coach and mentor Transformation Team staff and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Support appraisal, objective setting and workforce development processes.
• Monitor team capacity, workload allocation and resource planning.
• Lead and contribute to team meetings and development activities.
• Use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and project management systems to support delivery and reporting.
• Manage and utilise workforce, recruitment, finance, risk management and tender management systems.
• Act as a budget holder for the service where required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of NHS digital transformation programmes, interoperability standards and digital health technologies.
• Manage governance processes, decision logs and audit trails.
• Analyse project performance and make adjustments to ensure successful delivery.
• Undertake audits, evaluations and continuous improvement activities.
• Assess digital maturity and readiness, recommending appropriate interventions.
• Develop and implement effective communication and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences.
• Influence, negotiate and secure stakeholder buy-in at senior levels.
• Facilitate collaborative working across internal and external partners.
• Represent the team at meetings, forums and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and innovative approach to change and service improvement.
• Act as a role model and ambassador for the Transformation Team.
• Work in a non-patient-facing role with occasional exposure to sensitive or distressing situations.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• oEducated to degree level or equivalent experience
• oProfessional project management qualification i.e. Prince, Agile, APM or MSP at practitioner or advanced level
• oService or quality improvement training or qualification

EXPERIENCE

• oEvidence of extensive project management experience in delivering large or complex projects
• oChange management/service development experience
• oExperience of working across multi-disciplinary teams and professions
• oSignificant experience of working with system partners
• oExperience in the application of lean redesign tools and techniques

• oBackground/proven experience in the NHS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• oHighly organized with ability to co-ordinate and manage multiple project and areas of work simultaneously
• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• oFacilitation skills to direct and support teams through all stages of the project to achieve measureable outcomes

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mellor House

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk