Senior Project Manager - Digital Change and Optimisation

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford seeks a Senior Project Manager to manage interlinked projects within its Digital Change and Optimisation Team. The role involves overseeing projects from initiation to closure, utilizing PRINCE2 methodology, and engaging with various stakeholders for seamless transitions into everyday operations. Ideal candidates will have experience managing teams and supporting performance improvement. A degree and PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to digital healthcare advancements in the NHS.

Qualifications

• Experience of applying PRINCE2 project management methodology to projects including large and/or complex projects.
• Experience of managing teams of varying sizes and skill sets on a line management or matrix management basis.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project from initiation to closure, including design, planning, and execution.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure smooth project transition to BAU.
• Matrix management of the project team and resources as required.

Skills

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills

Education

Educated to degree level in relevant discipline

Formal qualification in Prince 2 to Practitioner level

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 28th December 2025. Shortlisting after closing date: 29th December 2025. Interview expected to take place the week following shortlisting, commencing 5th January 2026 (may change).

We are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Project Manager to the Digital Change and Optimisation Team here at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Senior Project Manager will be an integral part of the development and delivery of the Trust's vision to be a truly digital healthcare organisation, supported by a solid foundation of infrastructure and innovative use of technology to enable excellence.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Project Manager will work within the Digital Change and Optimisation Team.

The main elements of the role will include:

• Project managing a number of interlinked projects within the portfolio.
• Researching, supporting, facilitating, monitoring and reporting on project progress, escalating issues when required.
• Supporting performance improvement.
• Matrix management of staff assigned to the projects as required.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

The role reports to the Head of Clinical Information Systems and will take ownership of a range of projects, in accordance with best practice project management principles. The Senior Project Manager will manage the project from initiation to closure; including design, planning, execution, control, transition and transfer. The project will be managed in-line with standard DDaT processes and reporting standards; encompassing all aspects of DDaT services, process redesign, and interfaces with other parties.

The post holder will also work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the smooth transition of projects into BAU (Business As Usual). The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the matrix management of the project team and other resources as required, working towards the continual development of an ITIL-framed project management environment and Informatics Department.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of applying PRINCE2 project management methodology to projects including large and/or complex projects
• Experience of managing teams of varying sizes and skill sets on a line management and/or matrix management basis
• Experience of conveying complex concepts and issues to all levels of staff

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS with clinicians and senior managers

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for new technology while maintaining people-centred approach

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant discipline or equivalent level of knowledge
• Formal qualification in Prince 2 to Practitioner level

Desirable

• BCS membership
• UKCHIP registration

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

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