The place to work in pathology We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose. Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology. Job overview We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest and growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join an expanding team in a fast paced and exciting transformation portfolio. You will be working with multiple stakeholders across the transformation programme and with senior colleagues to support and deliver several complex programmes and projects with critical delivery timeframes. The role requires confident, competent, and experienced project professionals who are available immediately to join the team. The Transformation team work well together and support each other in the delivery of projects, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and the Trusts. Currently, we have adopted a hybrid working model with a mix of remote and site-based working depending on the needs of the individual projects. Main duties of the job You will be familiar with working across several projects/programmes and in leading and delivering complex solutions across a matrix stakeholder group and multiple organisations. You will have responsibility for specific projects/workstreams and their delivery to time and quality expectations. The role will require you to hit the ground running and be able to multitask, work under pressure and to tight timelines, be a self-starter using your initiative and best practice processes. Have a flexible and adaptable approach, with excellent organisational and communication skills, including liaising with Senior Stakeholders. You will have the ability to deliver and maintain standards in response to changing priorities and be calm under pressure accommodating changes as required. You will be comfortable in developing and maintaining a suite of project documents, supporting meetings, and working well with a broad range of colleagues. You will thrive in a busy team environment and quickly assimilate the role requirements and implementing them. Working for our organisation Your development and learning You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme which is used across Synnovis to enable you to reach your potential, learn new skills and achieve your goals. This is managed between you and your line manager in line with your own personal and professional development ambitions. You can apply for finance to drive innovation and service development for the benefit of patients through our Innovation Accelerator Fund. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Working with the Commercial Services Director and other key stakeholders, the post holder will: Engage with key subject matter experts and stakeholders, both internally and externally, to gather and extrapolate the required information to deliver hub laboratory space that is the best value for the organisation whilst maintaining high quality approach Deliver the projects required for the delivery of the hub and other associated projects in line with all current policies and current legislation and apply 6 Sigma type approach to workflow arrangements Maintain and manage budgetary constraints, seeking and applying cost saving measures and value engineering solutions, bringing innovative design workflows and methodology Plan and schedule activities of external providers to deliver the projects, liaise directly with external sources and ensure projects are delivered, workflow is monitored, and corrective steps taken where needed. This includes the installation and verification of equipment Complete monthly resource forecasting, support budget setting and tracking spend Keep all stakeholders and decision makers associated with the project informed and up to date with activities changes and issues arising and produce succinct reports with confirmed information and data Work closely with SME and senior stakeholders to implement innovation in design, delivery, and construction of these projects Report on metrics and measures activity against set criteria in a regular and timely manner Engage with external suppliers Monitor and manage all variations to contract, charges of scope, changes, and substitutions of materials Ensure that other departments have the required level of input and have sight of plans & designs before committing to construction Attend, present at and fully contribute to planning, design, scheduling, finance, and other project related meetings. Other: Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity always, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities Complete all statutory, mandatory, and essential training within timeframes specified Safety: Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents Participate in risk assessment monitoring Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP’s Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Degree level or equivalent relevant experience Project Management Qualification E.g., PRINCE2, PMI, PMF, Agile Foundation and Practitioner Desirable criteria Lean Six Sigma Experience Essential criteria Experience of delivering cross functional projects. Experience of delivering projects in complex, fast paced and challenging environments. Experience of developing effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve goals. Ability to work autonomously, use own initiative and work effectively within a team. Ability to make informed decisions and achieve objectives whilst working with changing demands and priorities. Experience of researching and utilising best practice to inform work. Experience of presenting complex information to key stakeholders and large groups. Desirable criteria Experience of a pathology environment Experience of working in the NHS Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria Setting up projects: identifying scope, objectives, interdependencies, risk/issues. Planning; mapping critical paths, Gantt charts, engagement, and communication. Delivering projects: Monitoring /reporting progress; Benefits realisation. Analytical approach to problem solving and can interpret and communicate complex information and data sets. Excellent report writing and skills. Good understanding of resource and budget management. Excellent ability to use a range of software packages, including a project Management Tools Advanced in Microsoft Word, Excel (including pivot tables), PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Enthusiastic and conscientious and looks for continuous improvement in self and processes. Desirable criteria Process mapping skills Use of a Programme, Project Management tools (PPM) Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location. For our Permanent workforce w e offer a competitive benefits package. As well as offering competitive salaries, all employees are also entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Performance related pay Annual incentive plan for all employees Ground breaking development opportunities Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email [email protected] Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in Synnovis. Further details / informal visits contact Name Bridie Collins Job title Transformation Programme Manager Email address [email protected] If you have problems applying, contact Address Synnovis Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Telephone 01629 702340