ICT Technical Project Manager

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS organization in Bicester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the transition of their O365 to NHS England Tenant. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, engaging stakeholders, and providing leadership to ensure effective service delivery. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills and the ability to foster positive team dynamics. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and NHS Pension Scheme enrollment.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing with service

Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme

Access to continual professional development

Occupational Health support

NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores

Ability to join staff networking groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and change initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide teams.
• Ability to develop communication plans for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for the move of O365 to NHS England Tenant.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition.
• Manage project lifecycle, including handover and evaluation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

To be part of a flexible team providing project management and change management skills and expertise focused on the delivery of the move of the Trust's O365 to the central NHS England Tenant. As a Project Manager, the post holder will be required to lead the project, engaging with Stakeholders across SCAS to ensure a smooth transition and appropriate communication to all. The responsibilities will include management of the full project lifecycle, including project handover to 'business-as-usual', post-project evaluation and sharing lessons learned across the organisation.

As a senior manager within South Central Ambulance Service, you will be required to provide leadership to your team to ensure the effective provision of the service they provide and to champion change in the organisation. You will ensure that your staff are motivated and express a positive attitude towards the organisation. You will address any issues and concerns that may inhibit your staff from achieving both of them personal and organisational goals. The post holder will be required to work flexibly, as needed to support the successful delivery of the changes required by SCAS to meet its strategic goals. The work programme will be identified by the Transformation Programme Director either directly or via the Senior Programme and Project Manager(s), with specific duties and responsibilities defined for each work allocation. Over time, it is likely that the role will include the following range of duties and responsibilities.

To develop, plan, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate specific projects or change initiatives, as part of the wider programme of change for SCAS, working closely with key internal and external stakeholders. Project management Ensure the scope and purpose of the project is clear through the preparation of a Project Proposal/Brief, to be approved by the Executive Lead. This needs to include clarification of the benefits expected as an outcome of the project, as well as the scope, quality standards, targets, budget, timeframe and any other constraints for the changes required. Develop the business case for the project, usually including an options appraisal, using data and information to ensure that proposed changes are compatible with strategic objectives and commissioner requirements, that timescales are realistic and that they are financially robust.

Stakeholder engagement and communication To design and deliver engagement and communication plans for internal and external stakeholders, in order to support successful delivery of projects and other change initiatives. Information, data and trend analysis To assess and establish the data and analytical requirements to support change proposals, projects in progress and other change initiatives.

Please see the Job Description and Person specification attached for full details of the role.

We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable). Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application.

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
• Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
• NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
• Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).

Corporate Induction:

It’s important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability). All new starters need to attend our

• Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
• Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.