Programme Manager

The successful applicant will be joining a diverse team of professionals in Digital Data & Technology Services (DDTS) who are working in a busy, rewarding, and challenging environment.

DDTS has a large portfolio of complex, sometimes high-risk projects and programmes and the role is critical in managing inputs and relationships with key parts of the business through the full lifecycle.

You will join the organisation at a time of challenge but also great excitement, taking decisions and implementing changes which will further improve the life-saving services we provide.

You will drive change through your programme & project management skills and be part of proactive team that will make a real contribution.

Working within the DDTS directorate, youll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of people to drive performance and change.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for managing programmes of related NHSBT projects from inception through to completion.

To ensure timely and successful project conclusions and delivery of capability for achieving business benefits. Your responsibilities will include : Planning, supporting, and monitoring the progress of the programme maintaining up to date programme plans and reportingManaging internal resources and external suppliers and consultantsEnsuring that programme and project deliverables are tightly linked to the achievement of strategic initiatives for the business unitRegularly suggesting changes to policy / service development which will impact beyond own area of workResponsible for the planning, structuring, leading, and overseeing implementation of the programme, and escalation of issues relating to delivery or scope Ensuring adherence to programme objectives.

Participate in the development and improvement of the NHSBT Portfolio, Programme and Project Management tools and methods.

The role does have a requirement to travel and spend time away from base, which can involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

• A degree in an appropriate discipline ( business, management, information systems) and post-graduate level specialist qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in one of the above specialist areas or similar


• Practitioner Certificate in PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification


• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)


Experience

Essential

• Extensive, practical knowledge of benefits delivery by the formal management of strategic business programmes.


• Extensive experience of formal management of complex programmes / projects, including the use of formal project management tools for the full life-cycle of large scale, complex programmes / projects in a real-world environment


• Proven experience of benefits management and realisation in the formal programme context


• Extensive experience of creating outline business cases and programme / project briefs for communication at Board / Executive level.


• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Project, Outlook, Visio, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
  
  At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be.


We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.