Programme Manager

Job overview

At Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (Sheffield Partnership), we are committed to providing excellent care to our service users. We are currently seeking a Programme Manager for a 12-month fixed-term role within our Programme Management Office (PMO).

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in programme or project management
• Demonstrates strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
• Is highly organised, analytical, and able to confidently manage multiple priorities
• Has experience of working within structured programme and project management methodologies
• Has a proven track record of successfully delivering change to embed improvements and realise benefits

The Programme Manager will lead multiple complex projects, working with clinical and operational leads, partner organisations, and experts by experience to ensure service users, carers, and families are at the heart of delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead programmes that have a significant impact on the delivery of care within Sheffield, helping us shape services for the future. By joining us you will be part of a dynamic and motivated PMO team that is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and manage programmes and projects from initiation to closure
• Build effective teams and coach and support project leads to improve delivery capability
• Develop robust plans, governance structures, and reporting frameworks
• Track progress, risks, issues and benefits realisation
• Support senior leaders with decision-making through high quality insight and reporting
• Ensure alignment with national NHS priorities and local strategic objectives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Developing, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of programmes / projects, ensuring that they are delivered effectively, on time and are data driven

Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical teams, operational staff, service users, external partners, and government bodies, to ensure collaboration, transparency, and the achievement of objectives.

Identifying and managing risks and issues that may affect delivery, ensuring timely solutions and mitigation strategies are in place.

Ensuring the optimal use of resources, including finances, staff, and technology, to meet agreed goals

Leading and supporting the management of change processes, ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly, adopted and embedded.

Ensuring high standards of care, performance, and quality by monitoring and evaluating progress, measuring outcomes, and driving continuous improvement.

Providing regular reports to senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure transparency, keep the team informed of progress, and assist in decision-making.

Continuous improvement of the project management methodology, tools, templates and control strategies, implementing them by providing training, coaching, guidance and support to colleagues