Senior IT Project Manager

Community Eye Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an IT Project Manager to deliver critical IT projects including the Electronic Patient Record system. The successful candidate will manage resources, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong project management and agile experience are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of community health services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of Project management.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and developing software using cloud native technology.
• Experience of working with senior level management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project plan.
• Monitor overall performance of the project.
• Manage third party delivery in line with the overall plan.
• Facilitate regular project updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Experience in application development projects

Job description

Overview

If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Project Manager to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

The purpose of this role is to successfully deliver the IT projects required to deliver the CHEC Technology Roadmap. The Project Manager will focus on critical IT projects, including the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) 2.0 Programme, from design through to implementing the changes throughout the organisation. The successful candidate will focus on the delivery of enhancements and developments to our systems to enable our business plan and strategic vision to become a truly data and technology enabled healthcare provider.

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of the project plan.
• Monitor overall performance of the project to ensure it is on track to meet strategic objectives.
• Tracking costs and benefits realisation.
• Drive delivery via agile ceremonies, spring planning etc.
• Manage third party delivery in line with overall plan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the programme complies with organisational policies, procedures and legal standards.
• Triage, prioritise and manage all BAU requests for IT system changes.
• Internal and external reporting of status, risks, issues and dependencies. In line with the CHEC Project Governance Framework.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and governance frameworks, ensuring auditability and transparency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on progress, risks, and changes.
• Facilitate regular project updates to senior leadership, highlighting key achievements and addressing concerns.
• Tracking costs and benefits realisation.
• Allocate resources effectively across the programme, balancing the needs of various projects.
• Significant experience of Project management, including the ability to manage complex projects and initiatives.
• Experience delivery application development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and developing software using cloud native technology.
• Extremely well organised and methodical.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Able to work effectively in teams with enough gravitas to co-ordinate them.
• Experience of working with senior level management.
• Problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement evidence-based solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands on delivery management driving progress against milestones.
• Experience working within the Healthcare Sector is desirable, but not essential.

About CHEC

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.