Senior Project Manager

NHS; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Digital, Data & Technology Directorate is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of digital projects as part of the IMTP and the ePMA Programme. The role requires extensive project management experience, PRINCE2 expertise, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders across NHS and partner organisations.

You will work on a programme that transforms healthcare delivery, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working

Qualifications

• Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent experience/knowledge.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Knowledge and experience of NHS applications/IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage digital projects across clinical sites using PRINCE2.
• Identify and manage project risks and report through the business case benefits.
• Lead project teams, provide mentoring and training as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and travel between sites as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Translate technical information

Digital healthcare know-how

Education

Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent

Tools

NHS applications/IT infrastructure

Job description

Main area Digital Programmes/Projects Grade Band 7 Contract 18 months (This post is a fixed term position with an end date of 31st March 2028. There will be a requirement to regularly attend various Health Board sites and travel between the different Health Board areas will be essential for meetings and stakeholder engagement.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This post is a fixed term position with an end date of 31st March 2028.) Job ref 040-AC421-0926-A

Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ty Gwent Town Cwmbran Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

An exciti ng opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager within the Health Boards Digital, Data & Technology Directorate , Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).

ABUHB is an integrated, progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation who are in the midst of delivering a major p rogramme of change to transform healthcare for our patients and citizens. It has been pro-active in adopting and implementing new ways of working as part of its digital transformation.

ABUHB recognises now more than ever, that digital technology has become fundamental to the way we live our lives and to the health and care of our population and through this recognition, have developed the ABUHB Digital Strategy– Transformation through Digital .

As a member of the dynamic and innovative Digital, Data & Technology d irectorate, you will be a member of the p rogramme & p rojects team. The projects you will work on form part of the ePMA Programme andwill allow you to build on your current skills and experience and provide you with opportunities for personal and professional development.

You will work with a wide range of stakeholders from varying professions across the health board, other NHS and 3rd party organisation/suppliers. This will include the requirement to attend sites regularly, sometimes at short notice. If you are looking for a new challenge in a prosperous department then this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Project Manager will work as a member of the digital programmes team to support the realisation of the health board’s Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP).The Senior Project Manager will provide overall management and ensure the successful delivery of various digital projects across clinical sites, through the defined stages of PRINCE 2 methodology.This includes the full delivery of the project including planning, executing, implementing, monitoring, and closing, to the required standard of quality and within the specified time and cost.

You will be responsible for leading and managing project teams, providing task management, mentoring and support training requirements as appropriate. You will identify and manage risks associated with projects, using relevant project documentation and developed approaches/strategies.The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for producing a result that is capable of achieving the benefits and performance improvements as defined in the project business case.

The post holder will need extensive knowledge and experience in project management and documentation. We are looking for an individual with experience of delivering complex projects to join our growing team of professional digital project managers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 18 months until 31st March 2028 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Other

• Able to travel between sites in and outside of the Health Board as required by the role

Skills and Attributes

• Effective interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to establish, develop & lead a team
• Persuasive and negotiation skills
• Ability to translate technical information
• Thorough understanding of digital technology and its application to healthcare

Experience

• Extensive experience of planning and managing complex projects
• Experience of direct and indirect management of staff
• Experience and understanding of issue and change management with information and technological issues
• Experience of stakeholder & relationship management
• Experience and knowledge of the procurement process, particularly in relation to Digital and /or IT procurement
• Experience of managing digital projects within a public sector setting

Qualifications

• Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent experience/knowledge
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge and experience of NHS applications/IT infrastructure

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.