Job overview The IT Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple complex IT projects that impact across the organisation, ensuring all projects in area of responsibility are managed, supported and monitored to Trust and PRINCE2© standards. The post holder is responsible for planning, monitoring and the successful delivery of the project(s) on time and to the specified cost, quality standards and deadlines. The IT Project Manager will proactively support the achievement of Trust business objectives through the Trust strategy. The post holder will work closely with and liaise with the ITCS Technology Programme Manager, ITCS Technology Teams, other project managers in the wider IT department, Technical Architects, Application Managers and Analysts and business users. Main duties of the job · Management of multiple technology projects in accordance with the Trust’s Project Management Process, Policies and other associated documentation · Responsible for the development and maintenance of a detailed project plan for each project to ensure successful completion of each stage of the project · Responsible for ensuring all projects are managed, supported and delivered within the PRINCE2© framework, standards and principles ensuring qualitative delivery to time, within local budgets and other tolerances · Management of project deliverables dependencies · Work with senior management stakeholders to specify the projects costs, products and quality standards and identify the constraints of time and cost within which the project must work; ensure delivery to the business on time and to quality expectations · Ensure all support for the Trust, whether in-house or by Third Parties, adheres to the established standards and meets the documented user requirements specifications · Maintain understanding, knowledge and awareness of technology developments and best practice in a variety of settings. Working for our organisation Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH) are two of London’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals, with a long and proud history, international reputations for their speciality services, teaching and research excellence, and a strong profile of local services to local residents in south east London. The two Trusts share a Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) and a vision for digital services that are lean and agile, that maximise the benefits of a shared service operating model, and deliver the digital ambition for both Trusts. This ambition is supported by a forward-looking and strategic approach, and significant investment in a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) which will catalyse a programme of work across both Trusts to transform the way technology and data is used across our services. We will increase the care that can be provided at home, build our focus on wellness and prevention, and engage patients as partners in their care. The Trusts are part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world’s leading research-led universities and three of London’s most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Detailed job description and main responsibilities · Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent qualification with equivalent relevant technical knowledge, skills and experience · PRINCE2© Practitioner qualified - or qualification in similar structured project management methodologies · Evidence of continuous professional development · Extensive practical experience in project management work and in planning and performance reporting across a complex environment · Experience of managing and co-ordinating a range of technical projects, including financial management, resource management, work allocation and management of 3 rd party supplies in a complex organisation · Strong general management skills in communication, team working and negotiation · Used to managing multi skilled teams, with a mix of technical and non technical nature · Able to prioritise significant workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements · Ability to motivate a team in a rapidly changing environment · Excellent communication and report writing skills · Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office software For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS. Person specification Education/ Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent qualification with equivalent relevant technical knowledge, skills and experience. PRINCE 2 Practitioner qualified. Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable criteria MoR qualification, ITIL qualification or APMP qualification Previous Experience Essential criteria Extensive practical experience in project management, planning, and performance reporting across a complex environment. Experience of managing and co-ordinating a range of technical IT projects, including financial management, resource management, work allocation and management of 3rd party suppliers in a complex organisation. Used to working in a PRINCE2© environment. Desirable criteria Previous experience in the NHS, preferably a large Acute, Primary Care, or Mental Health Setting Skills & Ability Essential criteria Excellent Leadership and effective teamwork skills. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Highly competent in MS Office applications including Excel and MS Project. Able to prioritise significant workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements. Management of multi-skilled teams, with a mix of technical and non-technical staff. Ability to motivate a project team in a rapidly changing environment. Previous Technical experience in an ITIL environment Further details / informal visits contact Name Sophie Cattigan Job title Technology Programme Manager Email address [email protected] If you have problems applying, contact Address Yasamin Omary