Senior Project Manager

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Carmarthen is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead digital transformation projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience in project management. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project delivery. Experience in healthcare and familiarity with Welsh language is advantageous. Competitive terms and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• APMP / Prince2 practitioner or equivalent project management experience.
• Evidence of further development - education/training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control delivery of complex digital projects.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize events or workshops for project delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage stakeholders

Initiative and leadership

Education

Degree level education

APMP or PRINCE2 qualification

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a fixed term/secondment post until31/03/2027.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and transformational Digital Team. The role requires a good understanding of implementing technology and project management in the health sector.

Main duties of the job

The post is within the Digital Services directorate and provide an ideal platform to learn and develop within the NHS and the digital field.

Applications are invited for the post of a Senior Project Manager to join the Digital Innovation & Transformation Team within Hywel Dda, to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a key strategic digital projects within the Health Community.

The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of complex digital projects which form part of Digital Response strategic aims and are key to the successful implementation of the Health Board's Strategy.

We are keen to recruit experienced project managers who are passionate about what they do and want to make a difference for patients and our communities. Whilst some knowledge of working within a digital environment is useful, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who can work successfully as part of a team but take initiative and lead when appropriate.

The applicant should hold a project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2 and have experience of managing multiple projects within a programme or portfolio. They will have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and able to use those skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders, organise events or workshops and to ensure initiation and delivery of multiple projects successfully.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• APMP / Prince 2 practitioner equivalent or appropriate project management experience at an equivalent level
• Postgraduate diploma level qualification or experience at an equivalent level
• An appreciation of needs of clinicians in the workplace.
• In-depth knowledge of organisational structures, management reporting lines and appropriate routes for delegation of project work packages
• An understanding of the area served by the Health Board and its social and economic character.
• Evidence of further development - education/training

Experience

• Experience at clinical, technical (e.g. Informatics) or managerial level
• Proven record of formal medium scale project management.
• Proven track record of being able to co-ordinate multi-level/multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Experience of working in health care
• Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations particularly in relation to IT procurement

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.