Strategic Programme Lead for Major Projects

NHS Central East ICB; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Central East ICB in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join the Strategy, Planning and Evaluation Directorate, working across the Strategic Value Unit and Major Projects team.

You will lead end-to-end delivery of complex programmes, develop robust plans, manage risk and budgets, and engage with diverse partners to turn strategy into outcomes. The ICB operates a hybrid working model with site rotations.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in health, care, public services, or management.
• Significant senior management experience in a complex organisation, ideally health/public services.
• Project Management Qualification such as Prince 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in strategic planning, commissioning or service redesign.
• Proven ability to build relationships across organisational boundaries and work with diverse teams.
• Ability to interpret data and use insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects and programmes against objectives, timescales and budgets.
• Develop robust plans, milestones, risk management and governance arrangements.
• Support planning, resource scheduling and delivery of analytical commissions.
• Monitor performance, risks and dependencies to keep delivery on track.
• Build strong relationships with clinical, operational, commissioning and system partners.
• Provide reporting and assurance to senior leaders on milestones and KPIs.

Skills

Senior management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Prince 2

Job description

NHS Central East ICB in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join the Strategy, Planning and Evaluation Directorate, working across the Strategic Value Unit and Major Projects team.

You will lead end-to-end delivery of complex programmes, develop robust plans, manage risk and budgets, and engage with diverse partners to turn strategy into outcomes. The ICB operates a hybrid working model with site rotations.