IT Project Manager

Job summary

Due to the global pandemic our team is currently working from home, so new staff can expect a warm 'virtual' welcome but will need to have the ability to build relationships whilst working remotely. Although this has been a change to our usual way of operating and has required some adaption to our approach, it has been successful and applicants should be comfortable working in this way until we are able to return to the office.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two permanent IT Project Managers based across Greater Manchester.

The post holders will work with the Primary Care IT Project Teams providing project management for a portfolio of IT deliverables across the Greater Manchester area. Primary Care experience is therefore desired.

Main duties of the job

The roles will support the deployment of several exciting projects that explore new ways of working. Examples of these projects, as part of this portfolio of work, are varied from Network projects including new installations and Telephony for new and existing customers. Other projects may include procurement of new systems on the GP IT Futures Framework, reviewing new contracts and upgrades, on-boarding new business opportunities and supporting the strategic programme leading on urgent demand for flexible working.

We are looking for someone who has experience of providing high quality project/programme services and administrative support in a complex and demanding environment. In particular, the post holder will be required to demonstrate previous experience on the following:

• Provide high quality project plans and other core documentation such as Risk and Issue Management
• Proactively monitor and lead the management of projects
• Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively
• Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally

About us

The Project Team

GMSS has a large team consisting of several Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Project Support Officers covering an array of primary care IT initiatives across Greater Manchester. The post holders will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues and draw on their expertise when needed. GMSS are also committed to supporting all staff with their continued professional development.

Greater Manchester Integrated Care System (ICS)

In February 2021 the Government announced a number of new measures as part of a proposed Health and Care Bill, including the creation of statutory Integrated Care Systems(ICSs).

In Greater Manchester we have been working as an ICS for the last five years - with strong working partnerships between health and social care and the voluntary sector. The creation of a statutory ICS will formalise the arrangementswe have in place and mark another positive step in our journey, which started with the health and care devolution deal in 2015. The statutory ICS will include a new ICS NHS Body and Health and Care Partnership Board.

If you wish to read further details about the proposed changes details can be found at (Integrating Care- next steps to building strong and effective-integrated care systems).