IT Project Manager
Recruiter
NHS Blood and Transplant
Listed on
9th April 2021
Location
National
Salary/Rate
£45753 - £51668
Type
Contract
Start Date
ASAP
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IT Project Manager£45,753- £51,668 pa plus HCA allowance where applicable
Fixed-term Contract: Full-time
Location: National, at one of our main sites by agreement
Ref: 918-IM7093 TECH CHANGING | LIFE SAVING | CAREER MAKING Technology programmes don't get much more important than this. The mission: to modernise the technology that underpins the UK blood supply chain to support the wider NHS and our donors and patients. In a fast paced, agile environment, you will drive delivery rigor across the programme and help us build new capabilities that deliver real technology change, faster and more effectively than ever as we support the realisation of NHSBT's core mission of saving and improving more lives. The work of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) impacts on a huge proportion of the population. Every month, we gather thousands of units of blood for transfusion purposes, and we work tirelessly to enable the retrieval and transportation organs and tissues to the optimal patient. Digital, Data and Technology Services play a vital part in this work. And it is within this forward-thinking team that you could find an exceptional challenge, plus the scope to develop your skills and expertise even further. About the role Taking responsibility for leading the safe and effective delivery of highly complex technology change to a national critical application and associated technology, you will oversee the entire software delivery lifecycle from discovery through to delivery into the live environment. The technology change you manage will be the vehicle through which the blood technology modernisation journey is realised that ultimately will future proof the UK blood supply chain. As an IT Project Manager you will hold a strategic and pivotal role. You will take leading responsibility for managing delivery budgets, a team of delivery managers and acting as the key point of contact for managing any delivery risks, issues and decisions. You will work closely to support the senior delivery lead to ensure the product centre is able to plan, schedule and deliver the change required to realise the modernisation journey. You will also have the opportunity to embed a standardised approach to delivery management and establish a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Outwith the product centre you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by forming part of the delivery community of practice where you will have the opportunity to contribute to best practice as well as learn and develop through collaborating with peers throughout the organisation. About you We are looking for candidates who have considerable delivery management experience, who have a digital, agile mindset along with a positive and can-do attitude. We want you to play a role in supporting the development of our team through mentoring and coaching whilst we provide you the opportunity benefit from the same. You will use your experiencing delivering technology change to help us realise our ambitious programme goals. We expect you to be well versed in project and delivery management methodologies (both agile and waterfall) and ideally have a related qualification or degree to underpin your practical experience. We will also look for you to Have knowledge of agile and traditional delivery practices, tools and techniques and a solid understanding of the Government Digital Standards (GDS) Have experience in leading design and delivery teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle, getting the most out of your colleagues with your exceptional communication and influencing skills. Have great problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate risks and identify the measures that need to be taken whilst communicating progress to senior executives and boards. Understand the environment, prioritising the most important or highest value tasks, managing complex internal and external dependencies Remove blockers or impediments that affect plans and can develop a plan for difficult situations, ensuring teams plan appropriately for their own capacity, providing delivery confidence Be a team-player who enjoys working with and managing a wide range of senior stakeholders. About us At NHSBT, we set standards that other healthcare organisations aspire to. Our people are passionate about saving and enhancing as many lives as possible, and despite the difficult circumstances of the last year, they have worked collaboratively to drive the most incredible results. We champion a truly progressive mind-set in which we all want to raise our standards wherever possible, so you will find an exceptional workplace in which to implement your skills. In turn, we can offer a friendly working environment in which colleagues genuinely enjoy the work that they are doing, enhanced by exceptional training and development opportunities. You will also have access to a generous benefits package that includes plenty of annual leave, a competitive pension, multiple staff discounts and a great work/life balance. So, if you are ready to put your skills to the test in an organisation that will challenge you to think bigger and better, then you will be a natural fit in our team. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Closing date: Monday 3rd May 2021. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 10th May 2021.
