Digital Portfolio Project Manager

Job overview

Velindre University NHS Trust has embarked upon a service improvement programme in response to the increasing need to manage widespread organisational change in the most efficient way possible. Fundamental to the successful delivery of this ongoing service improvement programme is the support and development and implementation of core clinical and IT systems.

The main focus for the Portfolio Project Manager will be to provide project management expertise to support the delivery and implementation of key Clinical /Non Clinical systems, including but not limited to, the alignment of resources and coordination of activities and requirements required to ensure all work is completed in line with project timescales and requirements. This will be imperative to ensuring the delivery of project work in a timely manner; in accordance with project plans.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 21 months until 31st March 2028 due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the provision of project management by supporting a portfolio of service improvement projects undertaken across the Trust and act as a project manager for specific digital projects. Provide an understanding of all projects within Trust and identify what resources / input is required from the Digital department. Assist Digital colleagues in providing accurate timescales for work to be undertaken so this can be accurately reflected in project plans and inform go-live / project implementation dates. Work with the Senior Managers and Supervisors across the Trust to allocate resources to project work, including prioritisation of work and managing conflicting resources. Produce and update plans and documentation. Provide support, guidance and training for project teams and staff throughout the project lifecycle, using agreed project documentation

Supervise project team staff and work with other project managers in the organisation in the production of plans, documentation and guidance

Assist the  Digital Programme Team in continually developing project management methodologies across the entire division and Velindre University NHS Trust. Monitor project budgets during the life of the project and ensure alignment with approved expenditure and/or authorised business case as required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You 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.