Project Manager - Content & Product Transformation

NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager for Content & Product Transformation. This role involves leading high-profile initiatives and supporting agile project management within the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in managing transformation initiatives to enhance the usability of health and care products. The position comes with generous benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension

Flexible Working

Exclusive Discounts

27 days annual leave

Inclusive Staff Networks

Tailored Development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-profile initiatives.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
• Ability to develop and maintain project roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of initiatives across the directorate.
• Support agile project management techniques.
• Develop systems to track progress and communicate milestones.

Skills

Agile project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Reporting systems management

Job description

Overview

NICE is undergoing a significant content and product transformation to ensure that we are able to provide a more usable product offering that makes it easier for health and care practitioners, commissioners and providers to make decisions and carry out their roles.

The Project Manager for Content & Product Transformation will play a key role in supporting delivery of NICE's Usable strategy, supporting the Head of Content and Head of Product with their transformation responsibilities and ensuring the delivery of joint transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading the management of high-profile initiatives across the directorate in collaboration with Senior Responsible Officers (SRO)
• Providing leadership, supporting administrative staff to work with, monitor and support transformation work across the directorate.
• Supporting the introduction and use of common approaches and techniques for agile project management in the directorate.
• Schedule, organise and maintain reporting systems and timelines for priority initiatives and projects
• Assist leaders in developing and maintaining a single roadmap of content and product transformation work across the directorate
• Develop and manage systems for recording activities and tracking progress against initiatives using agile methods where possible
• Ensure consistency across initiatives and take the lead on supporting wider directorate objectives where appropriate
• Contribute to the medium- and long-term planning of the work of the Impact and Partnerships directorate
• Ensure roadmap milestones are communicated and implemented
• Assess and report any risks associated with ongoing work
• Liaise with internal staff to negotiate timely planning and delivery of work
• Identify areas of working practice that can be improved, developing the new process, and communicating and implementing the changes
• Keep up to date with latest developments, changes, standards and best practice in the field of agile project management
• Provide effective liaison between NICE teams in relation to prioritising, resourcing and scheduling transformation work
• Represent the Impact and Partnerships directorate at meetings
• Support for the development of agile culture and skills across the directorate.

About the Directorate

The Impact and Partnerships directorate drives and enables the effective and appropriate use of all NICE guidance and advice, and supports the engagement of patients and the public. We support national and local initiatives to improve quality, value and outcomes, and to reduce inappropriate variation across the health and care system for individuals and populations.

We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

Benefits

• Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.
• Flexible Working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.
• Time to Recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Inclusive Staff Networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and more – we celebrate diversity.
• Tailored Development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Malcolm Canvin
Job title: Head of Product
Email address: [e-mail]