About this role
Job summary
The Project Manager is a key member of the Innovation and Transformation Team and will act as a senior lead for key projects within the Digital Programme Portfolio.This role will lead and deliver projects (and smaller initiatives) within the Trustwide digital programme portfolio, as designated by the Senior Programme Manager. This will include the End-to-End project life cycle from inception to closure for infrastructure improvementprojects and the implementation of new technologies across the organisation.The postholder will work in close collaboration with Senior Project Manager and project teams, and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Act as the overall owner of the specific projects (or smaller initiatives) including project start up, development of the project plan, implementation, transition to business as usual, project closure and post project reviews o Responsible for maintaining the projects governance arrangements to ensure a robust audit trail of project outputs, outcomes and benefits exist by establishing and leading a project board structure reporting to the relevant Programme Manager and relevant project boards. o Work closely with the programme teams, Senior PMO Specialist, Digital Operations Teams, Digital leadership team and other project managers within the Innovation and Transformation Team, to ensure all new projects are scheduled appropriately and have the appropriate deployment, test and release resources forecast, budgeted and scheduled. o Ensure effective engagement and communication with all relevant stakeholders both internal (such as clinical and nonclinical) and external (such as people participation, partner providers and suppliers)o Responsible for the definition of work packages needed to deliver a project and ensure that these are identified at the planning stage so they resources can be scheduled for work requirements.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
as per attached JD and person specification
as per attached JD and person specification
as per attached JD and person specification
Person Specification
Education / Qualification Essential
Recognised professional project management qualification e.g., PRINCE 2 or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or has equitable work-based experience Evidence of continued professional development in relevant specialist areas
Experience Essential
Successful delivery of digital projects across health or social care or equivalent Contribute to the development of capital bids and business cases Managing change across all departments in a health or social care organisation or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to write comprehensive, clear and concise specifications and project documentation Ability to communicate concepts and issues clearly at Senior level Ability to build strong relations with internal and external project stakeholders
Desirable
Good specialist knowledge of working in a Digital Support environment. Good understanding of the current NHS agenda and healthcare policy
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.
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Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Green
ELFT NHS Flat 1
London
E2 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)