Senior Project Manager- 12 month FTC

Clinisys; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinisys is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale healthcare software implementations across NHS Trusts and hospitals in the UK on a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract. The role requires PRINCE2 proficiency, a degree, and extensive experience delivering complex projects within the UK healthcare sector.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and travel across the UK & Ireland as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering large UK healthcare projects
• 3+ years in software/healthcare IT
• Proven delivery of enterprise-scale software
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel UK & Ireland

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to customer acceptance and support handover.
• Deliver large, complex enterprise software projects in live healthcare environments.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, forecasts, risks, issues, and project documentation.
• Lead project governance, reporting, and customer-facing project meetings.
• Coordinate internal delivery, development, services, and third-party supplier teams.
• Ensure delivery aligns with contractual, budget, quality, and timeline requirements.
• Manage project handovers from Sales and into Support.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance

Delivery leadership

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Degree qualified

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Building an AI‑first organisation is central to Clinisys’ purpose and the impact we deliver. As a global provider of intelligent diagnostic informatics solutions, we build AI‑enabled, cloud‑based platforms to enhance diagnostic workflows across healthcare, life sciences, and public health. By applying intelligent technology thoughtfully and responsibly, we help laboratories and testing environments operate more effectively, generate meaningful insights at scale, and ultimately support healthier and safer communities. Operating across more than 30 countries, Clinisys expects all colleagues—regardless of role or function — to work confidently with AI‑enabled tools, apply digital and analytical thinking, and continuously adapt as technologies evolve, must drive an AI first sense of purpose and urgency.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join us on a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), leading the delivery of large-scale healthcare software implementations across NHS Trusts, hospitals, and other healthcare organisations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to customer acceptance and support handover.
• Deliver large, complex enterprise software projects in live healthcare environments.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, forecasts, risks, issues, and project documentation.
• Lead project governance, reporting, and customer-facing project meetings.
• Coordinate internal delivery, development, services, and third-party supplier teams.
• Ensure delivery aligns with contractual, budget, quality, and timeline requirements.
• Manage project handovers from Sales and into Support.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Requirements

• PRINCE2 Practitioner certified.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering large, complex projects within the UK healthcare sector.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a software, healthcare technology, or IT solutions organisation.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Project.
• Proven delivery of enterprise-scale software implementations (typically 1,000-3,000 delivery days).
• Experience managing risks, issues, project governance, and customer acceptance processes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland.

This role requires a working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and the ability to leverage them to improve processes and outcomes. A core understanding of AI concepts is required and must be able to demonstrate the use of AI tools in a professional setting.

Onboarding

As part of our onboarding process, all new employees will be required to attend / travel to the office on their first day of employment. This requirement is essential for onboarding activities, including the identity verification, completion of necessary documentation, receiving your IT equipment, introductions to key team members, and orientation to Clinisys policies and procedures.