The Trust has an
ambitious
3-year strategy supported by the delivery of new
digital enablers
focused on the availability of
data
to inform decision-making,
enhancing IT
to free up staff time, and the delivery of
new tools
to support personalised care. Digital Project Managers are at the
heart
of the delivery of the strategic enablers which cover a broad range of exciting projects, focusing on both
clinicians
and
patients
with an aim of improving efficiency within the Trust and increasing patient choice. If you are an
experienced
Project Manager who enjoys hard work and delivering projects that can really make a difference, then we'd like to hear from you. Main duties of the job
As a Digital Project Manager, you will facilitate resources to deliver
transformational
digital projects. You will use best-practice PRINCE2 methodology, with a strong focus on change and
benefits
management. You will use your strong
interpersonal
skills to matrix-manage teams and suppliers,
collaboratively
planning work and ensuring activities are completed. You will ensure
excellent
end-to-end management of your projects in line with Digital Services' agreed Project Delivery Approach, ensuring solutions are
effective
and
fit for purpose , project objectives are achieved, and capabilities and benefits are realised. This will include ensuring documentation is up to date, reporting is completed, proactive communications are undertaken, risks and issues are identified and mitigated, and benefits are tracked. Job responsibilities
Enable, support, and contribute to the overall success of the Digital Portfolio of Projects. Take ownership and responsibility to proactively manage and implement successful digital change through project implementation that is delivered on time, to budget, and of appropriate quality, ensuring that capabilities, outcomes, and benefits are realised for staff and patients. Use and apply excellent interpersonal skills and your specialist project management knowledge and skills to ensure project activities are undertaken and delivered to an excellent standard. The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development. Training/Good Knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience
Relevant project management experience in complex transformational projects. Experience of developing and maintaining standard project documentation. Experience of matrix-managing project teams. Experience of building relationships with stakeholders, successful collaborative and partnership working at a high level. Experience of financial management/understanding. Applying benefits realisation experience to determine project success. Experience of third party/supplier engagement. Experience in improving the digital maturity of clinical services. Knowledge and Skills
Confidence, enthusiasm and commitment to apply project objectives. Self-motivation and team player skills. Excellent communication skills both oral and written; able to communicate effectively with diverse users. Project reporting and knowledge of project governance skills. Risk and Issue management and resolution skills. Excellent leadership skills, ability to drive teams to deliver activities on time, budget and agreed tolerances. Ability to work to deadlines and act under pressure. Ability to prioritise workload for self and others. Ability to show and work on own initiative. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Customer service awareness and commitment to delivering. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
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