Programme Manager- Future Workforce Solution

Job summary

Lead the Programme. Shape the Future. Deliver the change.

  • Do you thrive on leading complex, large-scale transformation programmes?
  • Are you passionate about delivering change that makes a real difference to people and organisations?
  • Can you bring together multiple stakeholders, suppliers and workstreams to achieve a common goal?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join one of the UK's largest workforce transformation programmes and help shape the future of workforce technology and services for more than 1.9 million NHS employees across England and Wales.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a nationally significant programme that will transform how the NHS manages, supports and develops its workforce for years to come.

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious programme leader with expertise in areas such as:

o Large-scale programme and project deliveryo Digital and business transformationo Workforce and HR system implementationso Stakeholder and supplier managemento Governance, assurance and risk managemento Organisational change and benefits realisation

Working at the heart of a major national transformation programme, you'll provide leadership across multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery remains aligned to strategic objectives, timelines, budgets and expected outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support the delivery of implementation activity across a defined group of organisations, supporting them prepare for transition, implementation and early adoption. Working alongside NHS organisations, NHSBSA and suppliers, the role will establish change management approaches to support effective delivery of agreed activity.You will support implementation by leading business process change, organisational readiness and benefits realisation activities. You will work with stakeholders across the organisation to assess change impact, redesign business processes, support adoption of new ways of working, and help maximise the benefits of the solution. Reporting to the Strategic Delivery Lead, the postholder will work autonomously but in collaboration with the NHSBSA , the consortium and colleagues across the organisation.You will work with NHS organisations to provide practical guidance and follow-up on agreed actions that strengthen local capability, readiness and adoption. You will also support stakeholder engagement, communicate information clearly and escalate risks or barriers where required.The role will support and Monitor change readiness throughout the programme lifecycle, providing assurance that the organisation is on track for successful adoption. You will monitor progress, identify where corrective action may be required and contribute to continuous improvement, training, audit and successful project delivery.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you're excited by leading transformational change at scale and delivering solutions that will benefit millions of NHS employees, we'd love to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find further information on the Future Workforce Solution attached within the supporting documents.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential
  • Educated to Masters degree level in a relevant subject of equivalent experience
  • Evidence of Continued professional development
  • Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE 2, MSP or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential
  • Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Significant experience of successfully delivery change projects in complex and challenging programme environments
  • Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Understanding and utilisation of Oracle Fusion

Skills & Attributes

Essential
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • People management skills
  • Track record of complex problem solving in project management environment
Desirable
  • Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications eg excel, Power BI

Other

Essential
  • Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis
Desirable
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

4-5 Charnwood Court

Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/



Job Details

Company
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Location
Cardiff, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Salary
£58379.00 to £65723.00
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