Job summary
The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Innovation and Transformation Team. Working with the Senior Programme Manager, this role will lead and manage projects and project elements within the Trustwide digital programme portfolio. This will include the End-to-End life cycle from inception to closure of larger often Trustwide, high complexity, challenging and/or highly sensitive projects.The role is responsible for matrix management of identified project team who are responsible for the definition and delivery of the Digital projects. The teams could consist of:o System supplierso Key project stakeholderso Technical resourceso Clinician and non-clinical staff o Partner providerso People Participationo Project staff responsible for the implementation of key ITIL processes such as Knowledge Management and Change and Service Asset and Configuration.
Main duties of the job
Act as the overall owner responsible for specific projects including project start, development of the project plan, implementation, transition to business as usual, project closure and post project reviews of larger often Trustwide, high complexity, challenging and/or highly sensitive projects.o Responsible for maintaining the projects governance arrangements to ensure a robust audit trail of project outputs, outcomes and benefits exist by establishing and leading a project board structure reporting to the relevant Programme Manager and relevant project boards. o Work closely with the programme teams, senior PMO specialist,DigitalOperations Teams, Digital leadership team and other project managers within the Innovation and Transformation Team, to ensure all new projects are scheduled appropriately and have the appropriate deployment, test and release resources forecast, budgeted and scheduled. o Ensure effective engagement and communication with all relevant stakeholders both internal (such as clinical and nonclinical) and external (such as people participation, partner providers and suppliers)
o Responsible for the definition of work packages needed to deliver a project and ensure that these are identified at the planning stage so they resources can be scheduled for work requirements. o Responsible for ensuring that the appropriate controls are put in place to maintain the quality of services and ensure projects are successfully transitioned into "Business As Usual"
About us
Originally formed in 2000, ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental health care, innovation and improvement. We care for a population of more than 750,000 and we are proud to serve one of the most culturally diverse parts of the UK. In Bedfordshire and Luton, we are now responsible for a further 630,000 people's mental health and community health care needs. Wherever patients receive our services and from whichever team, our values of care, respect and inclusivity underpin all that we do. Valuing the diversity of our local population is fundamental to realising our vision to provide outstanding healthcare to our diverse community. In September 2016, the Trust was proud to be rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, and the Trust was once again rated at 'Outstanding' by the CQC in June 2018 and 2021.
Job description
Job responsibilities
as per attached JD and person specification
as per attached JD and person specification
as per attached JD and person specification
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oEducated to Master's degree level or has equitable work based experience
- oRecognised professional project management qualification e.g., PRINCE 2 or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or has equitable work-based experience
- oManagement/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- oEvidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- oITIL qualification
Experience
Essential
- Successful delivery of large-scale digital projects across health or social care or equivalent
- Development of capital bids and business cases
- Project initiation through to sign off following agreed project management methodology principles
- Delivering communication plans to ensure engagement, co-production and collaboration.
- Presentation of information to project board and other relevant governing committees
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to write comprehensive, clear and concise specifications and project documentation
- Ability to communicate complex concepts and issues clearly at Executive level
- Knowledge of project management controls, tools and techniques
- Application/systems development, support and training principles
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Green
ELFT NHS Flat 1
LONDON
E2 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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