Project Manager - Content & Product Transformation

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in the UK is looking for a Project Manager to support transformation initiatives. The role involves managing key projects, applying agile methodologies, and collaborating with senior management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, extensive project management experience, and strong communication skills. Flexibility in working hours is offered, along with benefits such as a generous pension and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension

Flexible Working

Exclusive Discounts

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Inclusive Staff Networks

Tailored Development

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of project management discipline, methods and practice.
• Experience of leading project management activity in a publishing or healthcare environment.
• Qualification in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of high-profile initiatives.
• Support introduction of common approaches for agile project management.
• Develop systems for tracking progress against initiatives.

Skills

Project management principles

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree and a postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft project planning software

Job description

Job summary

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.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility

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

Qualifications

• Degree and a postgraduate qualification, or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and further training/development.
• Extensive knowledge of project management discipline, methods and practice.
• Qualification in project management (desirable).
• Experience of leading project management activity in a publishing or healthcare environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with work software, including Microsoft products, and particularly software for planning and monitoring project activity.

About us

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.

Our benefits include

• 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.

Job details

Contract: Fixed term (18 months)

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 907‑806

Location: 3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN

Pay: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (Band 7)

Important notices

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For further information, please consult the relevant immigration guidance.