Job overview
To be part of a flexible team providing project management and change management skills and expertise focused on the delivery of the move of the Trust's Airwave radios to the new SCL3 radios handsets.
As a Project Manager, the post holder will be required to lead the project, engaging with Stakeholders across SCAS to ensure a smooth transition and appropriate communication to all.
The responsibilities will include management of the full project lifecycle, including project handover to ‘business-as-usual’, post-project evaluation and sharing lessons learned across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
As a senior manager within South Central Ambulance Service, you will be required to provide leadership to your team to ensure the effective provision of the service they provide and to champion change in the organisation. You will ensure that your staff are motivated and express a positive attitude towards the organisation. You will address any issues and concerns that may inhibit your staff from achieving both of them personal and organisational goals.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly, as needed to support the successful delivery of the changes required by SCAS to meet its strategic goals. The work programme will be identified by the Transformation Programme Director either directly or via the Senior Programme and Project Manager(s), with specific duties and responsibilities defined for each work allocation. Over time, it is likely that the role will include the following range of duties and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To develop, plan, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate specific projects or change initiatives, as part of the wider programme of change for SCAS, working closely with key internal and external stakeholders.
Project management
Ensure the scope and purpose of the project is clear through the preparation of a Project Proposal/Brief, to be approved by the Executive Lead. This needs to include clarification of the benefits expected as an outcome of the project, as well as the scope, quality standards, targets, budget, timeframe and any other constraints for the changes required.
Develop the business case for the project, usually including an options appraisal, using data and information to ensure that proposed changes are compatible with strategic objectives and commissioner requirements, that timescales are realistic and that they are financially robust.
Stakeholder engagement and communication
To design and deliver engagement and communication plans for internal and external stakeholders, in order to support successful delivery of projects and other change initiatives.
Information, data and trend analysis To assess and establish the data and analytical requirements to support change proposals, projects in progress and other change initiatives.
Please see the Job Description and Person specification attached for full details of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent practitioner-level qualification in delivering change.
- Extensive Management and Leadership experience with the NHS or Similar
Desirable
- Formal Leadership and management training
- Knowledge and experience of DCB 0129 or DCB 0160
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This advert is for ICT Technical Project Manager with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Bicester, South East, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £55,690 - £62,682 pa. The contract type is 9 months (Fixed term contract 9 months). The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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