Senior Digital Portfolio Manager

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Digital Portfolio Manager to lead a multi-year programme across the NEY Genomic Medicine Service. You will shape the digital roadmap, align regional and national priorities, and drive delivery with senior clinical and managerial colleagues.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale IT projects, governance, and stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate at board level and translate strategy into

Qualifications

• Masters level or equivalent experience in IT, health, or informatics.
• Proven track record delivering large digital programmes in a complex organisation.
• Expert knowledge of programme governance and IG/Data Protection.
• Experience presenting to senior management and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large IT portfolio and programmes for the Trust.
• Develop data and digital implementation plans across regional and national levels.
• Provide strategic direction with senior managers and clinicians.
• Direct Project Management and Business Analysis functions.
• Ensure timely programme status reports to Trust Board.

Education

Masters degree or equivalent

Board-level stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Change management

Analytical skills

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

QuickSight

SQL

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Digital Portfolio Manager to lead a multi-year programme across the NEY Genomic Medicine Service. You will shape the digital roadmap, align regional and national priorities, and drive delivery with senior clinical and managerial colleagues.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale IT projects, governance, and stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate at board level and translate strategy into