CHEC

Senior IT Project Manager

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

The purpose of this role is to successfully deliver the IT projects required to deliver the CHEC Technology Roadmap. The Project Manager will focus on critical IT projects, including the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) 2.0 Programme, from design through to implementing the changes throughout the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will focus on the delivery of enhancements and developments to our systems to enable our business plan and strategic vision to become a truly data and technology enabled healthcare provider.

About us

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Project Manager to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1139841

Job locations

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Develop and maintain the project plan. Monitor overall performance of the project to ensure it is on track to meet strategic objectives. Tracking costs and benefits realisation. Drive delivery via agile ceremonies, spring planning etc. Manage third party delivery in line with overall plan. Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders . Ensure the programme complies with organisational policies, procedures and legal standards. Triage, prioritise and manage all BAU requests for IT system changes. Internal and external reporting of status, risks, issues and dependencies. In line with the CHEC Project Governance Framework. Maintain accurate programme documentation and governance frameworks, ensuring auditability and transparency. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on progress, risks, and changes. Facilitate regular project updates to senior leadership, highlighting key achievements and addressing concerns. Tracking costs and benefits realisation. Allocate resources effectively across the programme, balancing the needs of various projects. What youll bring to the role: Significant experience of Project management, including the ability to manage complex projects and initiatives. Experience delivery application development projects. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and developing software using cloud native technology. Extremely well organised and methodical Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration Able to work effectively in teams with enough gravitas to co-ordinate them. Experience of working with senior level management. Problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement evidence-based solutions. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Hands on delivery management driving progress against milestones. Experience working within the Healthcare Sector is desirable, but not essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Develop and maintain the project plan. Monitor overall performance of the project to ensure it is on track to meet strategic objectives. Tracking costs and benefits realisation. Drive delivery via agile ceremonies, spring planning etc. Manage third party delivery in line with overall plan. Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders . Ensure the programme complies with organisational policies, procedures and legal standards. Triage, prioritise and manage all BAU requests for IT system changes. Internal and external reporting of status, risks, issues and dependencies. In line with the CHEC Project Governance Framework. Maintain accurate programme documentation and governance frameworks, ensuring auditability and transparency. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on progress, risks, and changes. Facilitate regular project updates to senior leadership, highlighting key achievements and addressing concerns. Tracking costs and benefits realisation. Allocate resources effectively across the programme, balancing the needs of various projects. What youll bring to the role: Significant experience of Project management, including the ability to manage complex projects and initiatives. Experience delivery application development projects. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and developing software using cloud native technology. Extremely well organised and methodical Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration Able to work effectively in teams with enough gravitas to co-ordinate them. Experience of working with senior level management. Problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement evidence-based solutions. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Hands on delivery management driving progress against milestones. Experience working within the Healthcare Sector is desirable, but not essential.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • Significant experience of Project management, including the ability to manage complex projects and initiatives.
  • Experience delivery application development projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and developing software using cloud native technology.
  • Extremely well organised and methodical
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration
  • Able to work effectively in teams with enough gravitas to co-ordinate them.
  • Experience of working with senior level management.
  • Problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement evidence-based solutions.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hands on delivery management driving progress against milestones.
  • Experience working within the Healthcare Sector is desirable, but not essential.
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • Significant experience of Project management, including the ability to manage complex projects and initiatives.
  • Experience delivery application development projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and developing software using cloud native technology.
  • Extremely well organised and methodical
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration
  • Able to work effectively in teams with enough gravitas to co-ordinate them.
  • Experience of working with senior level management.
  • Problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement evidence-based solutions.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hands on delivery management driving progress against milestones.
  • Experience working within the Healthcare Sector is desirable, but not essential.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Resourcing

Jasmine Rogers

jasmine.r@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1139841

Job locations

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT


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