About this role
Job summary
Would you like to join an ambitious Programme Management Office within a growing organisation? The PMO function aims to support our internal teams to deliver their project and procurement activity as effectively as possible. This role will play a key part in providing oversight and governance to the whole organisation, in addition to improving how we operate.
Having recently launched our PMO consultancy service to external NHS organisations, this role will actively promote and lead on the delivery of our core PMO services. You will work as part of a team and be fully supported, however the individual in this role must be comfortable in delivering projects and programmes independently.
We are striving to develop and embed best practice for project and programme management across the organisation. Experience of delivering projects as well as experience of managing senior stakeholders is essential. Working within a Programme Management Office is desirable.
Main duties of the job
This role is key to continuing the development of NHS LPP's Programme Management Office strategy, leading on a portfolio of internal and external projects from start to finish.
The role will contribute to project planning, project start-up and delivery; promoting an understanding of the PMO's vision and championing this through professional discipline and project management. You will provide advice and guidance to internal colleagues on project approach, using existing and new tools available. The role will be responsible for the full project life cycle and project budget for the duration of time they are allocated to a given project and as flexible and adaptive project manager, you will be expected to lead on multiple projects at any given time.
We welcome applications from people with a can-do attitude and energetic, innovative approach. If you are calm under pressure, comfortable working to deadlines and enjoy working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver good outcomes, in a growing Programme Management Office, we would like to hear from you!
About us
lease note that as an organisation NHS LPP has been hosted by Guy's & St Thomas' (GSTT) NHS Foundation Trust since 2012 and provides the legal framework and supporting services under which NHS LPP operates. However, NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP) is a membership organisation funded and governed by its members and not GSTT. NHS LPP staff are employed by GSTT.
NHS LPP develops and manages collaborative procurement projects on behalf of its members including acute, community and mental health trusts, as well as ICBs. NHS LPP has a number of members outside of London.
The role requires a combination of subject matterexpertiseand technical skills to develop a strong service delivery; having the ability to deal withdifficult situationswith a required commitment to working and engaging constructivelywith internal andexternal stakeholderson arangeofbusiness sensitive issues. Building key relationships and networks internally and externally, to address inter-dependencies and ensurealignmentthe post holder will provide a rapid response to the constantly challengingenvironment.
The organisation will continue to develop as a centre of commercial excellence that delivers significant and sustainable cost and service improvements to all stakeholders primarily in the London NHS economy but also outside London.
Job description Job responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of internal or external projects, using appropriate project management framework, processes and tools
Manage engagement plans to proactively ensure that positive and effective relations are developed and maintained between members of the team, all clients and key internal and external stakeholders throughout all projects and programmes
Design, facilitate and effectively lead project management meetings with stakeholders; ensuring breadth in participation and a focus on action planning
Support the PMO strategy to ensure project framework is in place to test and review new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment
Develop and maintain an approach to ensure oversight of progress, risks and dependencies for all projects and programmes across the organisation
Drive consistent, high-quality reporting and analysis of information to support effective and timely decision making for all projects and programmes across the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to masters level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Formal qualification in Project management (PRINCE 2) to practitioner level or equivalent. Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development
Experience Essential
Evidence of managing successful project and / or operational performance and improvement; including business case preparation, service initiation / commissioning, contract negotiation and the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures. Project management experience in managing complex services including design, development, implementation and management of change in a multiple stakeholder environment.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the changing NHS environment, strategy, and policy agendas
Skills Essential
Extensive knowledge of operations and / or project management methodologies and techniques Excellent understanding and track record of successful change and project management Highly effective people and project management skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address NHS LPP India House
Curlew Street
London
SE1 2ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)