Programme Manager

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

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead complex transformation and service improvement across the Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group. You will drive change with clinical, operational and corporate teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable improvements.

You will provide leadership, governance, risk management, and benefits realisation across the programme lifecycle, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and operational

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex transformation programmes in healthcare or similar setting.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into measurable service improvements.
• Strong governance, risk management and benefits realisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex transformation and service improvement programmes across the Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group.
• Provide programme leadership, stakeholder engagement and improvement expertise throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Ensure benefits are realised and sustained, with robust performance reporting and governance.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Benefits realisation

Performance reporting

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group Programme Management Office (PMO) as a Programme Manager, leading the delivery of complex transformation and service improvement programmes across MFT. The role is focused on driving sustainable change, working closely with clinical, operational, and corporate teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable improvements in quality, safety, patient experience, and operational performance.

You will provide programme leadership, stakeholder engagement, and improvement expertise to support the successful delivery of high-profile change initiatives at scale and ensure benefits are realised.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced programme or project manager with a passion for leading organisational change and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

The Programme Manager will lead the delivery of complex transformation and change programmes across the Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into sustainable improvements in service delivery, quality, and performance. The post holder will work closely with clinical, operational, and corporate teams to plan, implement, and embed change, providing leadership and support throughout the programme lifecycle.

They will be responsible for driving programme delivery, governance, risk management, benefits realisation, performance reporting, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that change initiatives are successfully embedded. and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.

We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.

Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Gatfield Job title: SHCG Head of PMO Email address: [e-mail]