Technical Project Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

Are you an experienced ICT Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering complex technical projects in a fast-paced environment? Do you thrive in leading large-scale infrastructure initiatives that require technical expertise, strategic oversight, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to take on a pivotal role within our ICT Digital Services team.

We are seeking a dynamic Technical ICT Project Manager to manage and oversee the delivery of highly complex ICT infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and strategy development, through to successful delivery and post-implementation review. This role will require you to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams, all while maintaining a strong focus on project governance and financial control. The successful candidate will be expected to work on-site as needed to ensure effective project delivery.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader who has demonstrable experience in the field of ICT project management and a drive to make a tangible difference by delivering projects that enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes. If you are ready to take on a challenging, rewarding role with real impact, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Lead multiple ICT infrastructure projects of varying scope and complexity, using PRINCE2 methodologies to ensure that all projects meet key deadlines and deliverables.

Manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting. You will be responsible for keeping projects within financial constraints and providing detailed budget status updates, highlighting any potential deviations.

Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication across all project phases. You will need to be skilled at handling sensitive, highly complex information and able to deliver clear, persuasive presentations to senior leaders and project boards.

Proactively identify potential risks and issues that could impact project delivery. You will be expected to develop mitigation strategies and take corrective actions when necessary to ensure that projects stay on track.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£44,398 to £50,807 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC758-1024

Job locations

Bangor, Abergele, Wrexham

TBC

TBC

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Work closely with the Head of ICT Digital Services to align projects with both local and national digital strategies, including Digital Health Care Wales (DHCW). You will help identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to improve working practices and optimise service delivery.

Ensure that all projects comply with established policies, procedures, and industry standards. You will be expected to maintain accurate project documentation, including business cases, project plans, risk logs, and service management arrangements.

You have significant demonstrable experience leading complex ICT projects, particularly infrastructure or systems change projects, ideally within a large public sector or healthcare setting. You are adept at managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment across different departments.

You have a deep understanding of ICT infrastructure, including knowledge of relevant local and national strategies, as well as current best practices in project management and service delivery. You stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the ICT field.

You have a track record of overcoming challenges and providing creative solutions to complex issues. Youre capable of making quick decisions, even in the face of uncertainty, and you use data and analysis to guide your approach.

You can communicate highly complex, sensitive, and sometimes contentious information in a way that is clear, persuasive, and accessible to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, clinicians, and technical staff.

You have a solid understanding of financial management and budget control. Youve successfully managed project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial limits and have implemented resource plans that maximise efficiency.

You are skilled at negotiating with key stakeholders and suppliers, using your influence to ensure that the projects goals are understood and supported at all levels of the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level or equivalent work experience in ICT or a related field.
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification is essential.
  • Experience with budget control, contract negotiation, and procurement in an ICT setting.
  • Proven experience in delivering large-scale, complex ICT infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrable success in leading, motivating, and managing project teams, as well as engaging with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
  • Experience in using project management software and tools to track project performance and manage project documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Work closely with the Head of ICT Digital Services to align projects with both local and national digital strategies, including Digital Health Care Wales (DHCW). You will help identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to improve working practices and optimise service delivery.

Ensure that all projects comply with established policies, procedures, and industry standards. You will be expected to maintain accurate project documentation, including business cases, project plans, risk logs, and service management arrangements.

You have significant demonstrable experience leading complex ICT projects, particularly infrastructure or systems change projects, ideally within a large public sector or healthcare setting. You are adept at managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment across different departments.

You have a deep understanding of ICT infrastructure, including knowledge of relevant local and national strategies, as well as current best practices in project management and service delivery. You stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the ICT field.

You have a track record of overcoming challenges and providing creative solutions to complex issues. Youre capable of making quick decisions, even in the face of uncertainty, and you use data and analysis to guide your approach.

You can communicate highly complex, sensitive, and sometimes contentious information in a way that is clear, persuasive, and accessible to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, clinicians, and technical staff.

You have a solid understanding of financial management and budget control. Youve successfully managed project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial limits and have implemented resource plans that maximise efficiency.

You are skilled at negotiating with key stakeholders and suppliers, using your influence to ensure that the projects goals are understood and supported at all levels of the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level or equivalent work experience in ICT or a related field.
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification is essential.
  • Experience with budget control, contract negotiation, and procurement in an ICT setting.
  • Proven experience in delivering large-scale, complex ICT infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrable success in leading, motivating, and managing project teams, as well as engaging with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
  • Experience in using project management software and tools to track project performance and manage project documentation.

Person Specification

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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  • Meets all essential criteria

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Experience

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bangor, Abergele, Wrexham

TBC

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Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bangor, Abergele, Wrexham

TBC

TBC

LL22 8DP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of ICT Digital Services

John Thomas

John.C.Thomas@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£44,398 to £50,807 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC758-1024

Job locations

Bangor, Abergele, Wrexham

TBC

TBC

LL22 8DP


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