Digital Programme Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Digital Programme Manager to lead and manage the successful implementation of digital programmes and projects across the Trust.

You will provide professional programme and project management to assist departments with delivering applications, systems and technology solutions benefiting patients and the Trust.

Qualifications

• Professional programme and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the successful implementation of IT programmes and projects against project plans to time and within constraints.
• Identify, build and manage large multi functional teams of 30-50 project staff in line with Trust procedures.
• Set strategy for programme delivery aligning project deliverables with strategic goals.
• Work with the ICT Clinical Implementation Manager to identify programme benefits and ensure delivery through projects.
• Manage dependencies and interfaces between projects to ensure delivery in line with strategic objectives.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to join the Digital Department as a Digital Programme Manager.

This role will lead and manage the successful implementation of Digital programmes and projects that impact the Trust, against agreed project plans to time and within constraints.

You will provide professional programme and project management to the Trust to assist departments with the delivery of applications, systems and technology solutions that realise benefits for patients and the Trust

Provisional interviews for this post will take place 11th & 12th November 2026.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

• Lead and manage the successful implementation of IT programmes and projects that impact the Trust (typically with timescales significantly in excess of six months, affecting 1500 plus Trust staff) against agreed project plans to time and within constraints.
• Identify, build and manage large multi functional teams of both technical and non-technical staff (often consisting of 30-50 project staff) in line with Trust procedures and best practice
• Set strategy for programme delivery ensuring alignment of project deliverables with strategic goals
• Work with the ICT Clinical Implementation Manager to identify programme benefits and ensure their delivery through specific projects
• Manage the dependencies and interfaces between projects to ensure their successful delivery in line with strategic objectives

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Simpson Job title: Senior Programme Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07766990290