Project Manager

Job summary

The Programme Management Office (PMO) has a key responsibility to provide senior change leadership, project management, service analysis, service redesign and capability building expertise to the Trusts Clinical and Non-Clinical Groups and Departments.

The post holder will actively contribute to the delivery of the Trust's strategic vision and objectives, supporting the development and ensuring delivery of strategic programmes of work and project key objectives by working in collaboration with senior corporate and operational leads within the organisation, and providing professional project support as required.

The post holder will have a clear responsibility to deliver projects objectives for specific work streams ensuring these are aligned with the organisation strategic ambitions.

This will be achieved by implementing and managing an effective and planned programme of activities utilising agreed tools and skills including those based primarily but not exclusively on lean thinking ensuring that progress can be tracked, and risks mitigated.

The post holder will be expected to plan and deliver a range of skills capability transfer sessions and coaching to staff at all levels of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly motivated individual with a proven track record of developing and managing projects to join the Programme Management Office (PMO) as Project Manager at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust.

The role requires an individual who has a detailed understanding of project management methodologies and techniques as well as experience applying them to achieve successful project delivery.

An ability to develop positive relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is essential, in addition to the ability to effectively communicate and work in collaboration with both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels within the organisation.

The post holder will require a flexible and imaginative approach combined with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities whilst working in a challenging and complex environment. Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of models, theories and frameworks of Lean, process redesign, identification of benefits and change management is also essential.

Knowledge of Prince 2 methodologies and experience of working in the NHS or any other healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

About us

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.