Digital Project Manager
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 23 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Public Health Wales is expanding its IT Operations team and recruiting a Digital Project Manager to help deliver improvements across our digital infrastructure.
Main duties of the job
In this new roleyou'llwork closely with the Senior Digital Project Manager and experienced technical colleagues to manage a range of infrastructure and digital projects, including server and network changes, cloud platforms,applicationsandend-userservices.You'llalso contribute to major national andorganisation-widetransformation programmes, such as the National Lung Screening Programme for Wales, ensuring IT Operations delivers its responsibilities effectively.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Werelooking for someone who is well organised, hasstrong communicationskills and experience managing IT or digital projects. NHS or public sector experience is beneficial.
Youlljoin a small, supportive team of IT professionals, with flexible working opportunities and a public sector culture built on collaboration and wellbeing. If this feels like the right next step for you,wedlove you to apply. Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion.
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
- Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Project and/or Project management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
- Masters level qualification
Experience
- Experience of management and managing successful projects.
- Effective partnership working in the public sector.
- Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies.
- Experience as a formal project manager.
- Experience of working within the NHS .
Skills & Attributes
- Developing and monitoring complex project plans.
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Project Boards.
- Track record of problem solving in a project management environment.
- Competent in the use of desktop applications.
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI
Other
- Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards.
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
Public Health Wales
Address
Public Health Wales
2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/