Senior Project Manager – Digital Change and Optimisation

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Bradford is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead digital transformation projects. The role involves applying PRINCE2 methodology and managing various stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications such as a Prince2 Practitioner certification. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Applying PRINCE2 project management methodology to large or complex projects.
• Managing teams of varying sizes on a line or matrix basis.
• Conveying complex concepts and issues to all staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a portfolio of interlinked projects, applying PRINCE2 methodology.
• Research, support, facilitate, monitor and report on project progress.
• Deliver performance improvement and ensure smooth transition of projects into BAU.

Skills

Prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Work effectively under pressure

Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills

Education

Degree level in a relevant discipline

Formal Prince2 Practitioner qualification

Job description

Job Overview

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

The role supports the Trust's vision to become a truly digital healthcare organisation, enhancing infrastructure and technology to enable excellence.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a portfolio of interlinked projects, applying PRINCE2 methodology.
• Research, support, facilitate, monitor and report on project progress, escalating issues when required.
• Deliver performance improvement and ensure smooth transition of projects into Business As Usual (BAU).
• Matrix manage project teams and resources, fostering an ITIL-framed project management environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Experience

• Applying PRINCE2 project management methodology to large or complex projects.
• Managing teams of varying sizes on a line or matrix basis.
• Conveying complex concepts and issues to all staff levels.

Desirable Experience

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

Essential Skills

• Prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Enthusiasm for new technology with a people‑centred approach.

Essential Knowledge

• Information governance and confidentiality.
• Equality and diversity issues and their impact on patients, visitors and staff.

Desirable Knowledge

• BCS membership.
• UKCHIP registration.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge.
• Formal Prince2 Practitioner qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

• BCS membership.
• UKCHIP registration.

Job Details

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Reference Number

389-25-7572264

Contact

Employer: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Employer website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk