Job summary
RMH is currently looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to join at an exciting time of change in the Trust. You will manage multiple high-value strategic projects from their inception to the end of the project lifecycle across various clinical and non-clinical settings. The post is based at our offices in Wallington, however, travel to and from other NHS sites will be part of the role's requirement. With over three years of healthcare background and a track record of project delivery, the Senior Project Manager will be a good communicator with proven leadership ability and matrix management experience. The Senior Project Manager will be highly qualified for the PRINCE2 practitioner level and seek to develop the team's professional skills through peer review and personal development whilst ensuring that each team member delivers project outputs to a high standard, on time and to budget.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of a number of strategic clinical initiatives, including, but not limited to:o The programme of work that will deliver refreshed clinical technologies to laboratories across the Trust. This consists of a complex set of sub-projects, supported by an experienced subject matter expert. You will report activity, progress, risk and issues to appropriate project and programme boards.o The development and delivery of a process of a technology refresh programme for clinical laboratory technology, including analysers, scanners, and point of care devices.o Adhoc clinical technology projects as required by the programme manager or wider senior leadership team in RM Digital. The post-holder will be responsible for delivering projects on time, to budget and to agreed quality standards that meet business needs. The appointee will liaise with the key stakeholders from the business and the Digital Diagnostics Programme, working closely with other Programme and Project Managers and Workstream Leads.The post-holder will be expected to play a major role in the planning stage of the DHR Replacement project, with an emphasis on the delivery of the initiatives that will support the long-term objectives for diagnostic services across the Trust.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Responsible for the effective delivery of key strategic IT projects. For all your projects, deliver in full compliance with the Trusts PMO framework. Ensure delivery of key elements against agreed milestones, budget and timelines with demonstration of success, outcomes measure and key performance indicators. Responsible for maintaining the project planning, including project reporting, monthly highlight reports, updating the risk logs, producing exception reports and ensuring that all work remains on target to deliver agreed objective. Ability to work as part of a larger team and when required independently. Supports and enforces the departments strategic vision and delivers projects to support the RMH IT Roadmap. Work with Project Board and end users to design changes in working practices which comply with the functionality of the system being implemented and to offer solutions to risks associated with processes. Work with external (and internal) suppliers to ensure effective project delivery within time, budget and agreed quality standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Responsible for the effective delivery of key strategic IT projects. For all your projects, deliver in full compliance with the Trusts PMO framework. Ensure delivery of key elements against agreed milestones, budget and timelines with demonstration of success, outcomes measure and key performance indicators. Responsible for maintaining the project planning, including project reporting, monthly highlight reports, updating the risk logs, producing exception reports and ensuring that all work remains on target to deliver agreed objective. Ability to work as part of a larger team and when required independently. Supports and enforces the departments strategic vision and delivers projects to support the RMH IT Roadmap. Work with Project Board and end users to design changes in working practices which comply with the functionality of the system being implemented and to offer solutions to risks associated with processes. Work with external (and internal) suppliers to ensure effective project delivery within time, budget and agreed quality standards.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 Practitioner level
Desirable
- MSP qualified
- ITIL qualified
Skills Abilities / Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical Knowledge of Project Management Techniques
- Theoretical Knowledge of Change Management Techniques
- Excellent Report writing and budgeting skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise conflicting demands
- Experience of delivering to tight deadlines
- Practical experience of applying and adapting Prince2 techniques
- Demonstrable leadership qualities
- Able to inspire and motivate staff at all levels
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good personal insight into own strengths/areas for development
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
- Experience of leading a team and working effectively across a range of clinical/ department areas
- Experience of change management and overcoming resistance to change
- Evidence of successful completion of complex projects within set timescales
- Successful delivery of 3rd party supplier led projects
- Experience of managing data migration / integration projects
Desirable
- Understanding of how a hospital functions
- Experience managing projects with a contract value of £1m or more in a healthcare setting
- Experience in Requirements Gathering
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 Practitioner level
Desirable
- MSP qualified
- ITIL qualified
Skills Abilities / Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical Knowledge of Project Management Techniques
- Theoretical Knowledge of Change Management Techniques
- Excellent Report writing and budgeting skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise conflicting demands
- Experience of delivering to tight deadlines
- Practical experience of applying and adapting Prince2 techniques
- Demonstrable leadership qualities
- Able to inspire and motivate staff at all levels
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good personal insight into own strengths/areas for development
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
- Experience of leading a team and working effectively across a range of clinical/ department areas
- Experience of change management and overcoming resistance to change
- Evidence of successful completion of complex projects within set timescales
- Successful delivery of 3rd party supplier led projects
- Experience of managing data migration / integration projects
Desirable
- Understanding of how a hospital functions
- Experience managing projects with a contract value of £1m or more in a healthcare setting
- Experience in Requirements Gathering
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.
