Senior ICT Project Manager

The postholder will work on allocated ICT projects to ensure they are managed to the highest standard and that all outcomes are delivered as required. The ICT Programmes and Projects is a small, but expanding, team of dedicated project managers and business change professionals. Our work is varied across many specialties and is challenging but immensely exciting and rewarding.Main duties of the jobA rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative senior ICT Project Manager to join a busy ICT Programmes & Projects team who have a rapidly expanding a portfolio of challenging and interesting projects. Candidates will be expected to have experience of managing technical and clinical ICT projects within an NHS environment. The successful candidate will be working at all levels and in all NHS specialties across the organisation. With considerable freedom to act, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of key ICT project objectives which will enable and support the vital work of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The post holder will manage dedicated project resources and Directorate resources contributing to project delivery. In particular, the post holder will have specific project management responsibilities, often working within tight timescales and competing demands. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The overarching requirement is to deliver professional project management services appropriate to scope and need. These projects may be small requiring light-touch services, or be very large and complex with many stakeholders and outputs.Person SpecificationQualifications and/or KnowledgeEssential
Educated to Degree Level plus in-depth specialist knowledge of NHS ICT procedures acquired through both professional qualifications and experience. Significant Project management application, preferably within an NHS environment, including formal PRINCE 2 project management qualifications or an appropriate Post Graduate Diploma or training and experience in project and staff management to its equivalency. Detailed knowledge of project planning and management, gained through experience of using formal project planning tools
Desirable
MSc
ExperienceEssential
Demonstrable experience of working in a complex change environment, with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change. Experience of influencing staff at all levels to ensure that all members of the team including users and stakeholders own project objectives. Experience of working across organisational boundaries to achieve results. Detailed knowledge of the NHS & implementation of ICT projects in a hospital environment. Significant project management experience in challenging environments where project scope/scale changes frequently Experience of managing projects where there are conflicts between stakeholders which requires a sensitive approach to resolve
Desirable
Experience in Requirements Gathering. Experience of organising training for projects.
Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential
Ability to communicate confidently with staff at all levels. Must have excellent presentation and report writing skills. Skilled in negotiation and influencing techniques including the ability to challenge other's positions constructively. Able to collect, collate multi-stranded data from a variety of sources. Regularly analysing highly complex and detailed information. Proven strong organisational, project management and time management skills. Ability to prioritise workload of others while balancing own workload(s). Practical experience of applying and adapting Prince2 techniques. Using strong proven capability with MS Office applications including Excel & PowerPoint. Proficient in the use of MS Project or an equivalent tool.
Desirable
Experience of using judgement in projects to differentiate between critical path tasks and non-critical. Proven ability in sifting through information provided by technical staff, managerial staff and suppliers to extract the important criteria for successful outcomes in managing a project. Proven ability to engage all stakeholders and include the right tasks in the work breakdown structure of a project plan. Use of MS Visio or equivalent experience of business analysis.
ValuesEssential
Self-starter able to work without direct supervision. Able to work as an individual and as part of a team. Meticulous with attention to detail, particularly in relation to documentation. Energetic, adaptable and enthusiastic. Good organiser and stays calm under pressure. Confident working with staff of all levels. Able to demonstrate empathy whilst focused on project objectives
OtherEssential
An appreciation of needs of clinicians in the workplace. A broad appreciation of the key elements of ICT, its role and influence. Able to travel to other sites when required in a timely manner. A detailed understanding of the clinical environment, and the associated constraints and opportunities.
Employer detailsEmployer nameCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardAddressWilliamstown Information Hub Williamstown CF40 1AGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 110-AC144-#####
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