Digital Senior Project Manager
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to support projects and programmes within Digital Services.
Main duties of the job
As Senior Project Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the team of project managers and managing the delivery of new systems, infrastructure and business processes as part of the digital programme.
The Trust has standardised on the use of PRINCE2 project management methodology and all project managers must be qualified to at least practitioner level.
The senior project manager will be accountable for the projects that are delegated to other project managers to ensure that they are adequately planned, managed and monitored and will provide expert guidance and advice as required.
The post holder will be expected to deliver their own projects in addition to line management of the project management team, and work flexibly in accordance with the requirements of individual projects. You will be required to lead and be responsible for all aspects of the complete project lifecycle including management of the staffing and financial resources allocated to the project.
The post holder will be responsible for the production of business cases, including the identification and delivery of benefits planned to be realised during the course of the project.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience in senior project management role.
- PRINCE2 practitioner or equivalent from a recognised professional body (e.g. APM, PMI)
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development, particularly within project management, systems implementations, transformation, change management etc.
- Qualification in other project management methodologies (e.g. MoR, MoV, MSP, Agile or P3O)
- Professional membership (e.g. BCS)
- Benefits management course
Experience & Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge in project management based on: extensive experience in successfully delivering projects across infrastructure and clinical systems, implementation and optimisation of digital solutions.
- Advanced knowledge in project management based on: advanced professional knowledge of project management, including managing resources, budgets, deadlines and milestones across complex projects. Ability to identify risks and issues as they relate to projects.
- Experience in staff and general team management.
- Experience in benefits identification and management.
- Programme management experience.
- Good knowledge of business change techniques, ideally in a healthcare environment. Experience in an NHS or public sector setting.
- Experience of writing project strategies including Communications, Configuration, Quality and Risk
Skills & Abilities
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Highly articulate and able to express complex issues to a wide range of audiences.
- Aptitude for sharing knowledge with team members both within the Trust and outside.
- Able to develop business cases and manage complex/technical projects.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to motivate and empower others. Accountable for own actions and promotes good team working. Effective self-management and motivation.
- Willingness to travel to other sites.
- Able to work out of hours when required to support implementations.
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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk