About this role
Job summary
The Senior Transformation Programme Manager will provide senior leadership for the coordination, governance and assurance of a portfolio of complex transformation programmes delivered through the Provider Collaborative and across the wider Integrated Care System (ICS).
Reporting to the Director of Transformation, the postholder will ensure robust arrangements are in place for programme planning, delivery oversight, risk management, benefits realisation and performance reporting. The role operates within a complex matrix environment and works closely with senior leaders across multiple provider organisations and system partners to support effective and timely delivery of agreed transformation priorities.
The postholder will offer professional leadership to programme and project staff, support high-quality governance and assurance, and enable informed decision-making through clear, accurate and timely reporting.
Main duties of the job
Provide senior leadership for the coordination, governance and assurance of transformation programmes delivered through the Provider Collaborative and across the ICS. Support the Director of Transformation by overseeing programme planning, delivery, risk management, benefits realisation and performance reporting. Maintain oversight of progress, risks and interdependencies, escalating issues appropriately through agreed governance routes. Prepare high-quality reports and briefings for senior leadership, Provider Collaborative and ICS forums. Work collaboratively with contracting, finance colleagues and system partners to support value for money and delivery of agreed outcomes.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Senior Transformation Programme Manager will provide senior leadership for the coordination, governance and assurance of a portfolio of complex transformation programmes delivered through the Provider Collaborative and across the Integrated Care System (ICS).
Reporting to the Director of Transformation, the postholder will support the effective planning, delivery and oversight of transformation activity, ensuring that programmes are delivered to agreed objectives, timescales and quality standards. The role operates within a complex matrix environment, working with senior leaders across provider organisations and system partners to support shared ownership of delivery and outcomes.
The postholder will maintain oversight of programme performance, identifying risks, interdependencies and capacity constraints, and ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution through agreed governance structures. They will support robust governance and assurance arrangements, producing clear, accurate and timely reports and briefings for senior leadership, Provider Collaborative and ICS forums to enable effective decisionmaking.
The role will work closely with contracting and finance colleagues to support financial oversight of transformation programmes, including the identification and tracking of benefits, efficiencies and productivity improvements, ensuring value for money and alignment with agreed financial objectives.
The postholder will provide leadership, professional support and development to programme and project staff, contributing to the development of transformation capability across the Provider Collaborative. They will foster effective collaboration across partner organisations, promoting a culture of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.
The role will ensure that all programme activity is delivered in line with Trust policies, system governance requirements, and information governance standards, and will contribute to the ongoing development and effectiveness of transformation delivery across the organisation.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Educated to master's level or equivalent experience
Education Essential
Formal programme or project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM) or equivalent experience
Desirable
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Experience Essential
Significant experience leading or overseeing complex transformation programmes at a senior level across complex systems. Experience of managing programmes or projects using recognised methodologies or improvement approaches
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kings Cross- LentaSpace
180 King's Cross Rd
London
WC1X 9DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)