Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in our Digital team for an experienced Project Team Manager who will be leading a team of project staff delivering a broad range of digital projects across our IM&T Programme making the most of modern technology to transform services enabling the organisation to become more efficient and effective.
If you are a dedicated and experienced leader with an eye for detail and project delivery experience our Project Team Manager role could be the job for you.
A major part of this role is capacity and resource planning within your direct project team working closely with Service Leads across the organisation to gain commitment to delivery. A good understanding of capital and revenue management would be of benefit to support the effective utilisation and tracking of funds available to ensure deliverables are within cost and scope
Showcasing excellent leadership and communication skills you will be able to work effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context with the ability to quickly form good working relationships. You know how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to engage stakeholders to transform their ways of working, influencing and negotiating with integrity to ensure our deliverables meet stakeholder needs, improve outcomes for people and deliver the benefits to the services, patients and wider organisation.
As direct line manager for a team of project staff you will be keen to develop your own skills and that of the team promoting continual improvement. You will be confident in all aspects of line management such as appraisals and grievances, including performance tracking and will maintain our kind and compassionate leadership style.
As the Manager of a Project Delivery Team you will be expected to inspire and motivate your staff utilising excellent leadership and communication skills.
Accountable for all project management governance tasks keeping all key project documentation up to date. Working within tolerance and utilising both Prince 2 methodology with an Agile mindset throughout delivery. You can work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and use an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery.Ensuring all work throughout the Project Delivery Team is managed against organisational priority and aligned to the strategic objectives of the Trust.
You will be expected to provide visibility of the work of the team to the organisation, working in an open and transparent way, creating a culture of sharing and reflective learning ensuring continuous improvement.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
You will be expected to adhere to our standardised approach to produce various project documents supporting governance and engagement activities, working collaboratively with the IM&T Programme Team to enhance and develop this aspect.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
You will be expected to adhere to our standardised approach to produce various project documents supporting governance and engagement activities, working collaboratively with the IM&T Programme Team to enhance and develop this aspect.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualifications and specialist training to Masters degree or equivalent plus relevant specialist knowledge, backed up by practical experience.
- Prince2 practitioner or equivalent practical experience
- Business Change knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications or study e.g. Agile, ITIL etc.
Job specific experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of IT industry
- Experience of project management on major projects
- Experience of benefits identification and benefits management.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working in the NHS or health sector in a project related capacity.
- Experience of managing multi-agency projects
- Experience of working in a community and/or mental health setting.
- Knowledge of NHS clinical systems
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of managing major clinical or business change
- Experience of managing staff
- Confident and an ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others
FINANCE/ RESOURCES
Essential
- Experience of preparing and managing project budgets and resource plans
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Essential
- Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- IT, Audio and visual equipment literate.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Experience of issuing and analysing complex data including; reports, audits and surveys for projects
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels with a wide range of individuals and within groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effective as part of or directing a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to think innovatively and promote new ways of working, continuously striving to improve services, systems and performance.
- Negotiates and influences effectively with internal and external contacts.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service and adaptable.
- Able to plan and prioritise project work streams in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities.
- Ability to analyse a range of facts and situations, coupled with the ability to assess and compare options where required. Able to analyse complex situations and take rational decisions/actions, based on information available
- Enthusiastic and committed to service and personal development.
- Resilience, stamina and reliability under pressure.
- Ability to promote and manage change and the cultural change linked to the adoption and use of technology
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualifications and specialist training to Masters degree or equivalent plus relevant specialist knowledge, backed up by practical experience.
- Prince2 practitioner or equivalent practical experience
- Business Change knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications or study e.g. Agile, ITIL etc.
Job specific experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of IT industry
- Experience of project management on major projects
- Experience of benefits identification and benefits management.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working in the NHS or health sector in a project related capacity.
- Experience of managing multi-agency projects
- Experience of working in a community and/or mental health setting.
- Knowledge of NHS clinical systems
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of managing major clinical or business change
- Experience of managing staff
- Confident and an ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others
FINANCE/ RESOURCES
Essential
- Experience of preparing and managing project budgets and resource plans
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Essential
- Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- IT, Audio and visual equipment literate.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Experience of issuing and analysing complex data including; reports, audits and surveys for projects
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels with a wide range of individuals and within groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effective as part of or directing a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to think innovatively and promote new ways of working, continuously striving to improve services, systems and performance.
- Negotiates and influences effectively with internal and external contacts.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service and adaptable.
- Able to plan and prioritise project work streams in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities.
- Ability to analyse a range of facts and situations, coupled with the ability to assess and compare options where required. Able to analyse complex situations and take rational decisions/actions, based on information available
- Enthusiastic and committed to service and personal development.
- Resilience, stamina and reliability under pressure.
- Ability to promote and manage change and the cultural change linked to the adoption and use of technology
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.
