Head of Digital Design & Coordination – New Hospital

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Programme/Project Director to lead complex change within a healthcare setting. You will oversee governance, benefits realisation and multi‑organisational collaboration to deliver high‑impact outcomes.

The role requires a Masters in management, Prince2/MSP, CPD evidence, and strong analytical, leadership and budgeting skills, with advanced IT capabilities to support executive decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and/or equivalent level job-related experience in management.
• Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE and/or MSP practitioner.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Knowledge of NHS and regional health care policy, performance and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Vast knowledge and experience of project/programme management including planning, risk management and benefits realisation.
• Demonstrable experience at a senior level in an NHS acute trust or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of managing large scale change projects and track record of successful engagement with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience of collaborative/partnership working within and across organisations
• Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate and resolve problems; financial awareness and business acumen

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting

Change management

Problem solving

Resilience

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Teams

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Programme/Project Director to lead complex change within a healthcare setting. You will oversee governance, benefits realisation and multi‑organisational collaboration to deliver high‑impact outcomes.

The role requires a Masters in management, Prince2/MSP, CPD evidence, and strong analytical, leadership and budgeting skills, with advanced IT capabilities to support executive decision‑making.