Project Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex projects within the locality. The successful candidate will utilize PRINCE2 methodology to manage project lifecycles, provide support, and ensure adherence to policies. Fluency in Welsh is desirable but not required. This role offers the chance to contribute to healthcare services for a significant population across North Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple complex projects in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to make decisions on complex project issues.
• Desirable: The ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead on multiple complex projects.
• Plan, monitor and control projects using PRINCE2.
• Provide management support and direction to project staff.

Skills

Management of complex projects

Knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The post holder will provide overall management for highly complex, highly sensitive projects undertaken by the Division within the locality and across the LHB. The post holder will be required to plan, support, facilitate and monitor the progress of projects or work streams which make up the agreed programme and to provide management support, training and expert guidance to all project staff. The Project Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that policies for implementing projects across BCU are developed and adhered to, and that standard project management methodologies are applied to progress and successfully deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead on multiple complex projects, taking appropriate action.
• Plan, monitor and control projects, throughout the project lifecycle to deliver benefits using PRINCE 2 methodology.
• Take decisions on a range of complex/highly complex project issues where there may be more than one course of action.
• Ensure project and work stream delivery by providing management, direction and support to assistant director and project staff, who are engaged in the planning and delivery of Schemes which make up the programme plan.
• Work closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers and support staff to ensure the delivery of all projects within the service portfolio.
• Co-ordinate local project teams and ensure that all personnel involved with project activities understand their roles and carry them out effectively, taking corrective action where appropriate.
• To complete or ensure that the project team(s) accurately completes and maintains all Project Management processes/tools including business cases, specifications, project plans, test plans, training plans, work packages, benefits analysis, risk and issue logs, and service management arrangements.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and "Proud to Lead" competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.