222777 Senior Project Manager (PP)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Manager to plan, manage, and deliver projects effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project teams and associated budgets while ensuring collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal for individuals with strong project management skills and experience in stakeholder engagement. Opportunities for diverse applicants are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects within budget and timeline.
• Ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver agreed project(s) within timescales and budget.
• Directly manage and be accountable for the project team and all associated budgets.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

To plan, manage and deliver agreed project(s) within timescales and budget ensuring collaborative working across a broad range of stakeholders to support the delivery of the project objectives.

Directly manage and be accountable for the project team and all associated budgets.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.