Senior Programme Manager

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood & Transplant seeks an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead complex, high-value digital programmes delivering transformational change and strategic benefits aligned with NHSBT objectives.

You will oversee scoping, planning and end-to-end delivery, manage resources, risks and dependencies, drive benefits realisation and lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment while engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Innovative, problem-solving approach with strong stakeholder management and change transformation experience.
• Ability to lead complex programmes through scoping, planning and delivery in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping, definition and planning of complex programmes aligned to NHSBT objectives.
• Drive end-to-end delivery with time, budget and quality, managing risks, issues and dependencies.
• Establish and oversee benefits management for measurable value and sustainable outcomes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment to achieve programme objectives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decisions through engagement.
• Undertake line management responsibilities where required and support performance development.
• Act as a senior leader contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement, equity and inclusion.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Change management

Budget & delivery

Job description

As a Senior Programme Manager, the post holder will lead complex, high-value programmes that deliver transformational change and strategic benefits, supporting NHSBTs long-term objectives. The post holder will:

• Lead the scoping, definition and planning of complex programmes, translating organisational priorities into deliverable plans aligned to NHSBT objectives.
• Drive end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards, while managing resources, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Establish and oversee benefits management, ensuring measurable value, sustainable outcomes and alignment with organisational goals.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, promoting collaboration, innovation and high performance to deliver programme objectives.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and influencing decisions through effective communication and engagement.
• Undertake line management responsibilities where required, supporting performance, development and succession planning.
• Act as a senior leader within NHSBT, contributing to strategic planning and championing continuous improvement, equity, diversity and inclusion.

  You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in change transformation. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) we are a unique organisation that works with patients and donors alike to save and improve lives every day. We are on a mission to ensure that every patient receives the donation they need. We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex high-value digital projects and programmes that align with NHSBTs strategic objectives, ensuring the successful delivery of outcomes and benefits within defined time, cost, and quality parameters.

  Join our dedicated team in NHSBT organ donation and transplantation. You'll be part of a programme team at the forefront of organ transplantation projects, ultimately saving and improving lives. The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage of organs available and demand.

  It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.