Project Manager

Job Summary

Do you have experience delivering projects in a variety of environments? If you are interested in furthering your career and working on exciting projects that make a difference, we have the opportunity for you!

We are looking for experienced, motivated and delivery-focused Project Managers to lead our project teams and develop the environment to enable successful delivery. Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills are a must to ensure effective project teams.

When writing your personal statement, please ensure you demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria of the person specification

Our recruitment process

During the application window, applications are reviewed against the person specification.

Once the vacancy is closed, remaining applicants are shortlisted against the full criteria.

Two round interview process from w/c 30 June.

We receive a high volume of applications and we may close the application window earlier than advertised. We encourage applicants to submit applications early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the delivery of projects on behalf of the Project Executive in accordance with the NHSBSA Project Management Framework.
• Building and leading project teams throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outputs.
• Ensuring budget is agreed and controlling expenditure against project deliverables.
• Responsible for the management of risks and issues emerging within the project environment.
• Ensuring benefits are identified and monitored to ensure successful realisation.
  
  
  

What do we offer?

• Hybrid working - offering flexibility to work predominantly from home with the opportunity to be office based should you prefer, or if business needs require ito 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidayso Opportunities for developmento Active wellbeing and inclusion networkso Excellent pensiono Various salary sacrifice schemeso Employee Assistance programme, offering free 24/7 support for you and your loved oneso Access to a wide range of benefits and high street and online discounts
  
  
  

About Us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we're proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.We're committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more.Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.We are people connected to care.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you are accountable for

Project Delivery: Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints. Deliver project in line with the NHSBSA Project Management Frameworks, and both internal and external assurance frameworks as appropriate.

Project Management: Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies.

Business Case: Delivery of a cohesive project Business Case, including drafting as required, and securing collaborative input from subject matter experts.

Budget: Develop the budget and track delivery within budget. Ensure all expenditure is governed in accordance with NHSBSA Standing Financial Instructions and DHSC / Cabinet Office spend controls.

Resources: Identify skill requirements; and deploy and develop resources. Manage medium sized team.

Benefits Realisation: Delivery of the agreed Business Case scope in line with defined time, cost, and quality criteria to enable the realisation of benefits in post project Benefit Realisation. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place to enable longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case within post project Benefit Realisation.

Stakeholder Management: Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.

Risks and Issues: Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate Leading risk management within project team in accordance with NHSBSA Corporate Risk Management Framework.

Governance: Support effective governance and decision making. Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for delivery. Manage progress and delivery confidence reporting in line with internal NHSBSA and external reporting cycles as required.

Assurance: Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required.

Change Management: Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders.

Guidance and Support - Programme and Project Management Community: Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance. Active involvement in knowledge sharing and informal mentoring within the Programme and Project Management community.

Person Specification

Skills

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with, and influence, stakeholders
• Resilient and determined, with strong negotiation skills and ability to constructively challenge
• IT skills: MS Office 365 suite, MS Teams, MS Project, MS SharePoint etc
  
  
  

Desirable

• An awareness of the NHSBSA's strategy
• Knowledge of Government Functional Standards for Project Management GovS002
• Specialist subject knowledge relevant to project profession
• Evidence of continued professional development
  
  
  

Experience Essential

• Significant track record and experience in successful definition and delivery of projects using a recognised delivery framework (e.g., Prince2)
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder engagement and management
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership and managing virtual teams
• Experience of budgetary management and reporting
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of delivery of digital services
• Experience of project delivery within the NHS
• Specialist experience relevant to programme and project profession (e.g., NISTA accredited assurance reviewer)
  
  
  

Qualifications Essential

• Project management practitioner qualification (e.g., Prince2).
• Degree or relevant management qualification, or significant work-based experience in a middle management role
  
  
  

Desirable

• Project Delivery specialism o e.g. Risk Management (e.g. MoR) o Agile PM o Change Management (e.g., Prosci Change Management Practitioner)
• Relevant post-graduate qualification
• Further education/Training Course certification(s) in change management discipline