Senior Project Manager (Belfast)

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – BAND 8A

Information Technology Services

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex ICT systems and transformation projects. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, applying best-practice methodologies including PRINCE2 and BSO’s Programme and Project Management standards to deliver successful, sustainable outcomes that support health and social care transformation across Northern Ireland.

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £32.35 per hour Umbrella or £29.20 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Sector: Healthcare

Based: Office / Hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-value and complex ICT projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• Engage collaboratively with stakeholders and customers to assess business needs and define ICT strategies and implementation plans.
• Identify and evaluate innovative technology solutions that align with organizational goals and contribute to digital transformation.
• Oversee risk management, business case development, procurement planning, and implementation strategies.
• Maintain oversight of project lifecycle documentation, governance, compliance with PRINCE2, and BSO PPM standards.
• Coordinate with legal and procurement advisors on contract negotiations and delivery models.
• Track project performance using tools such as Project Vision and ensure transparent reporting via Highlight Reports, End-Stage Assessments, and Post-Project Evaluations.
• Manage project resources and administration, including financial forecasting and budgetary control of capital and revenue spend.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop strong working relationships with customers, internal ITS teams, external suppliers, and other public sector partners.
• Represent the project/programme in multi-agency forums, aligning deliverables with wider HSC or non-HSC initiatives.
• Support business readiness and change adoption to ensure successful embedding of new capabilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• You must clearly demonstrate the following on your application:
• Qualifications & Experience
• A university degree/professional qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role within a major organisation;
• OR
• At least 5 years' relevant project management experience within a major organisation.
• Proven experience leading an ICT project >£100,000 OR managing a complex workstream within a project/programme >£5 million.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team.
• Possession of a project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, or equivalent).

Other Requirements

• A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments made for applicants with a disability).

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives in complex environments.
• Proven success engaging diverse stakeholders to achieve collaborative outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior audiences.
• Broad technical knowledge and awareness of emerging ICT trends and developments.