NHS PeoplePortal Programme ManagerNHS

Job summary

Band 8A Subject to Evaluation

We are looking for a Project Manager role to provide senior leadership and delivery oversight for the implementation of the NHS PeoplePortal programme within Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

You will have end-to-end responsibility for coordinating and driving local implementation, bringing together technical, data, testing, communications, training, engagement, process and organisational readiness activity into a single, coherent delivery programme.

Working closely with the organisation's senior stakeholders, the national NHS PeoplePortal programme team and the K&M shared project team, you will ensure that the organisation is aligned to national requirements and milestones while effectively managing local dependencies, risks, priorities and operational requirements.

This is a senior, hands-on programme delivery role requiring significant autonomy, judgement and influence. You will be expected to challenge constructively, resolve complex delivery issues, manage competing priorities and escalate appropriately, ensuring that the organisation remains on track for successful implementation and go-live.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

The Project Manager will provide senior leadership and delivery oversight for the implementation of the NHS PeoplePortal programme within the organisation.

The postholder will have end-to-end responsibility for coordinating and driving local implementation, bringing together technical, data, testing, communications, training, engagement, process and organisational readiness activity into a single, coherent delivery programme.

Working closely with the organisation's senior stakeholders, the national NHS PeoplePortal programme team and the K&M shared project team, the postholder will ensure that the organisation is aligned to national requirements and milestones while effectively managing local dependencies, risks, priorities and operational requirements.

This is a senior, hands-on programme delivery role requiring significant autonomy, judgement and influence. The postholder will be expected to challenge constructively, resolve complex delivery issues, manage competing priorities and escalate appropriately, ensuring that the organisation remains on track for successful implementation and go-live.

The postholder will act as the principal local point of contact for the NHS PeoplePortal implementation and will provide senior-level assurance to organisational governance structures and the wider programme regarding progress, risks, readiness and delivery.

Job description

Specific Responsibilities: -

Local Project Leadership

Provide senior leadership and overall project management for the organisation's NHS PeoplePortal implementation.

Responsible for translating the national NHS PeoplePortal programme requirements into a clear, achievable and appropriately resourced local implementation plan.

Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring appropriate senior oversight, decision-making and escalation.

Lead the local implementation team and coordinate contributions from technical, operational, HR, communications, learning and other specialist colleagues.

Ensure that all implementation workstreams and domain activities are aligned, sequenced and delivered against agreed milestones.

Provide visible leadership and delivery momentum throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Monitor delivery against scope, milestones, quality and expected outcomes, taking corrective action where required.

Ensure that the organisation is appropriately prepared for each implementation stage and ultimately for go-live.

Provide senior-level advice and assurance to organisational leadership on implementation progress, risks and readiness.

Manage project team, including recruitment, objective setting, appraisals etc.

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About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

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