Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to join our team, focusing on delivering our comprehensive digital transformation programme. This exciting role combines technical infrastructure initiatives (such as cloud migration, data centre transformation, and network modernisation) with clinical systems implementation and healthcare workflow improvements.
The role will provide leadership and expertise to the team, ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient, and customer-focused digital services. The post holder will be responsible for managing assigned projects within our programme management framework, developing comprehensive project plans, and delivering priorities aligned with our strategic objectives.
This key position will drive the development and day-to-day running of the Trust's digital programmes, leading service redesign initiatives and supporting the delivery of quality, cost-effective digital solutions in collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Leading complex digital transformation projects from inception to completion
Managing project budgets and resources effectively
Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
Ensuring project delivery aligns with NHS standards and best practices
Coaching and supporting team members to achieve project objectives
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the details job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the details job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project / programme management certification (e.g., MSP, APM PMQ).
- ITIL Foundation certification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale technical infrastructure projects, including cloud migration initiatives, data centre transformation, and network modernisation programs.
- Experience in managing complex technical projects within regulated environments
- Evidence of strong stakeholder management capabilities across all organisational levels, including conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Demonstrable experience in service improvement and change management, driving process optimisation and quality outcomes.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (both technical and clinical), ensuring collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project / programme management certification (e.g., MSP, APM PMQ).
- ITIL Foundation certification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale technical infrastructure projects, including cloud migration initiatives, data centre transformation, and network modernisation programs.
- Experience in managing complex technical projects within regulated environments
- Evidence of strong stakeholder management capabilities across all organisational levels, including conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Demonstrable experience in service improvement and change management, driving process optimisation and quality outcomes.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (both technical and clinical), ensuring collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
