Programme Manager

Job overview

Applications are invited for a full-time experienced Programme Manager with an understanding of improvement methodology within a healthcare setting to join our transformation team.  The Programme Manager will provide a lead role within the Trust Crisis Transformation Programme and commercial activities at a locality level, Trust-level and within Greater Manchester.

As this role involves significant time supporting staff within our services, it is particularly suited for individuals with strong interpersonal skills. ideal for someone with substantial prior experience in managing complex projects that bring about changes across NHS services and teams, especially in mental health services.

Main duties of the job

The role will require working at a senior level through a complex range of transformation and service development activity within the transformation and change programme to identify and project plan delivery of service development and improvement schemes.

The role will require  engagement with services, commissioners, partners and wider stakeholders.  This role will provide specific input in terms of programme management and managing stakeholder relationships for a range of transformational work streams, at a locality level, Trust level and within Greater Manchester.

The individual should be able to provide and receive highly complex information and develop clear and concise reports, communicate, lead and influence at all levels, have strong planning and coordination skills, and be able to grasp critical issues and inform clear management priorities.

The individual should be able to proficiently navigate challenging discussions and support teams in mitigating risks and issues.

The full job description provides an overview of the key responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Personal Specification for a complete breakdown of the roles responsibilities.