Digital Project Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Digital PMO Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of transformation projects. You will initiate, specify, plan and deliver nominated digital initiatives, then manage day-to-day tasks to achieve defined scope and benefits, while supporting the broader Digital Department and PMO administration.

Qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years in project management and proficiency in MS Project, Gantt charts and

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable record of ongoing continuous professional development.
• Minimum 2 years as a project manager, using project management processes and tools.
• Writing and using Gantt charts, PIDs, business cases (OBC/FBC), specifications, RAID logs and benefits trackers.
• Understanding of formal risk management methodologies.
• Competent use of MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, specification, planning and implementation of nominated digital projects.
• Run the day-to-day tasks of projects to deliver outcomes set out in scope and benefits documentation.
• Work as part of the Digital Project Team, managing own digital projects.
• Assist and support other PMO and Digital Department team members.
• Contribute to delivering a first-class digital service.
• Follow Trust policies and procedures relevant to the Digital PMO.
• Be familiar with IMTCOP006 Obtaining hardware, software and services and Digital Project processes training.
• Carry out administrative tasks for the smooth running of the Project Management Office.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Written communication

Lead IT projects

Project management fundamentals

Risk management understanding

MS Project proficiency

IT systems knowledge

Information Governance basics

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Continuous professional development

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

MS Teams

O365 tools

PIDs and business case templates

Gantt charts

Job description

This role sits in the Digital PMO at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, managing a portfolio of transformation projects. The post holder initiates, specifies, plans and delivers nominated digital projects, then runs their day-to-day tasks to meet agreed scope and realise the benefits set out. Support to the wider Digital Department and general PMO administration are also expected. Colleagues at risk through the Trust's redeployment process are prioritised, and a degree or equivalent experience is required.

What the job involves

• Lead the initiation, specification, planning and implementation of nominated digital projects
• Run the day-to-day tasks of projects to deliver outcomes set out in scope and benefits documentation
• Work as part of the Digital Project Team, managing own digital projects
• Assist and support other PMO and Digital Department team members
• Contribute to delivering a first-class digital service
• Follow Trust policies and procedures relevant to the Digital PMO
• Be familiar with IMTCOP006 Obtaining hardware, software and services and Digital Project processes training
• Carry out administrative tasks for the smooth running of the Project Management Office

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable record of ongoing continuous professional development

Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a project manager, using project management processes and tools
• Writing and using Gantt charts, PIDs, business cases (OBC/FBC), specifications, RAID logs and benefits trackers
• Understanding of formal risk management methodologies
• Competent use of MS Project

Skills & knowledge

• Organisational and planning skills
• Written communication, including business cases and formal project documentation
• Ability to lead and drive IT projects to completion
• Principles, methods, techniques and tools for effective project management
• Basic understanding of IT systems, hardware, infrastructure and terminology
• Basic understanding of Information Governance and Cyber Security

Other

• Understanding of patient pathways within acute hospitals
• Competent use of O365 tools: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Competent use of SharePoint or other file storage systems
• Competent use of MS Teams for meetings

Nice to have

• Verbal communication and presentation skills
• Negotiating skills, with the ability to build well-supported arguments
• Knowledge of clinical safety requirements in clinical projects (DCB0160 and DCB0129)
• Principles, methods, techniques and tools for effective change management
• NHS or healthcare environment experience
• Experience working with suppliers, from scoping products to resolving issues
• Experience of budgetary control and monitoring project spend
• Prince2, Body of Knowledge, 6 Sigma or other formal project qualification