Digital Programme Manager

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Digital Programme Manager for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will lead and manage the successful implementation of digital programmes and projects, delivering benefits for patients and the Trust within agreed plans.

The role requires professional programme and project management across departments, coordinating large multi-functional teams, defining strategy and ensuring benefits realisation, with secondment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience.
• Proven delivery of high-profile programmes and projects in complex environments.
• Experience in NHS or large public sector digital change programmes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation of IT programmes and projects against timelines and budget.
• Identify and manage large multi-functional teams of 30–50 staff.
• Set strategy for programme delivery aligned with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with ICT/ Digital Nurse Specialists to ensure benefits realisation.
• Maintain governance, reporting and procurement activities across projects.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Main area Digital Programmes Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 12 months ((Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.)) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 218-AC-B8A-8327782

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/11/2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to join the Digital Department as a Digital Programme Manager , for a period of 12 months .

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 p rovide 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

Please be advised that provisional interviews for this post are due to take place 3 rd & 4 th November 2026.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Main duties of the job

• 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

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Lead and manage the successful implementation of digital 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 multifunctional 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 Digital Nurse Specialists 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
• 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
• Apply expert digital knowledge and operational experience to the deployment of digital solutions
• Produce and maintain the formal documentation required throughout the programme and project lifecycle including the production of policies and procedures
• Participate in system procurements, including drafting of procurement documentation and supplier evaluations.
• Develop and maintain strong communications links with key stakeholders, including Programme and Project Boards, reporting programme performance, conveying complex issues and negotiating desired outcomes
• Work flexibly as a member of the Digital management team to ensure the Directorate delivers a high-quality customer focused service
• Liaise with counterparts in other Trusts, health communities and elsewhere to assist in the provision of Digital services where patient care is delivered across multiple locations and agencies
• Identify the impact and support the operational change management resulting from the implementation of new digital systems across the Trust
• Conduct technical digital based investigations and impact assessments on supplier products and implementation plans

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant subject (or commensurate work experience) PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience

Experience

• Proven successful delivery of high-profile programmes and projects A leader of large projects Experienced in managing large Teams Extensive experience as a project manager Experience in implementing change
• Implementation of a PAS or similar clinical digital system Involvement in organisational change management projects Experience of negotiation and mediation Experience of cross organisational working between Acute and Primary care Substantive experience at a senior level in an NHS environment

Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of digital issues and its application within the NHS Be able to manage and deliver large scale digital projects
• Have a thorough understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. Use of digital systems in a clinical setting Knowledge of planning, monitoring and controlling programmes

Skills

• Expert user of MS Office and MS Project Able to motivate and lead change Able to quantify and balance competing project requirements Excellent communication and presentation skills Interpret and present complex and contentious information Ability to relate to, communicate with and influence staff at all levels in the organisation Ability to understand the strategic overview whilst giving due attention to detail Ability to identify opportunities, analyse options and develop creative solutions Ability to work across teams, departments and organisations in a complex environment
• Understanding of change management techniques Strong analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills Be able to manage all aspects of work including monitoring and managing performance Be able to write reports and formulate policies Facilitation skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders