Digital First - Project Manager

Job overview

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Digital First Project Manager (Band 7 12 month FTC/ secondment) to join the Digital First team. The post holder will be required to project manage the successful implementation of a range of strategic digital projects across all relevant Business Units/ Directorates in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT).

We are looking for an individual who has previous experience of project management with a proven track record of delivering Digital projects and initiatives. The candidate will be required to have a keen eye for detail, the ability to work within a robust project methodology framework and monitor progress across all work streams associated with digital projects. The candidate will also be required to ensure that all project benefits are achieved, in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager/ Programme Lead/ Project Sponsor/ Subject Matter Expert (SME).

*Previous applicants need not apply.*

Main duties of the job

•      Attend Digital First team meetings, contributing to the overall development of HCT’s strategic objectives.

•      Actively influence, motivate, develop and support key stakeholders.

• Develop all project documentation including project definition and progress reports, covering financial, communication and risk management aspects of the project.
• Maintain and manage project plans for all allocated projects.
• Manage all project resources.
• Maintain effective project controls, including change, risk and issue management and communications for all associated work streams.
• Communicate project progress to the Corporate Programme Management Office and governance, in line with agreed project management processes.
• Ensure the identification, escalation and mitigation of project risks/ issues as required.
• Ensure the project remains on track to deliver outcomes in line with time, cost and quality constraints.
• Establish and manage the co-ordination of specified project meetings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

*Proposed interview date: 8th April 2026*