Strategic Programme Leader — Digital Transformation

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood & Transplant seeks an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead complex, high-value digital programmes delivering transformational change and strategic benefits aligned with NHSBT objectives.

You will oversee scoping, planning and end-to-end delivery, manage resources, risks and dependencies, drive benefits realisation and lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment while engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Innovative, problem-solving approach with strong stakeholder management and change transformation experience.
• Ability to lead complex programmes through scoping, planning and delivery in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping, definition and planning of complex programmes aligned to NHSBT objectives.
• Drive end-to-end delivery with time, budget and quality, managing risks, issues and dependencies.
• Establish and oversee benefits management for measurable value and sustainable outcomes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment to achieve programme objectives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decisions through engagement.
• Undertake line management responsibilities where required and support performance development.
• Act as a senior leader contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement, equity and inclusion.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Change management

Budget & delivery

Job description

NHS Blood & Transplant seeks an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead complex, high-value digital programmes delivering transformational change and strategic benefits aligned with NHSBT objectives.

You will oversee scoping, planning and end-to-end delivery, manage resources, risks and dependencies, drive benefits realisation and lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment while engaging senior stakeholders.