Data & Digital Project Manager

Data & Digital Project Manager Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Data & Digital Project Manager to join the Informatics Directorate at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of digital, data, and technology-enabled change projects aimed at enhancing services for patients, staff, and the broader organization.

The successful candidate will manage projects from initiation through to implementation, evaluation, and realization of benefits. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, managing risks and issues, monitoring progress, supporting budget control, preparing reports, and ensuring that project delivery aligns with established governance, timelines, and quality standards.

Main Duties

• Manage the daily delivery of assigned Data & Digital projects, ensuring they meet planned objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, issues, actions, and benefits.
• Apply recognized project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2, to ensure effective project governance.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring the right mix of clinical, operational, technical, training, business change, and supplier input.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Engage with clinical and operational services to understand business needs and digital requirements.
• Support the identification and implementation of digital solutions that meet organizational objectives.
• Prepare and present project documentation, including business cases and evaluation reports.
• Monitor project progress and resource utilization, identifying risks and constraints.
• Manage project risks and issues, maintaining risk registers and escalating exceptions as necessary.
• Monitor project expenditure and support budget management.
• Apply quality management processes to ensure project outputs meet requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to identify service impacts and training needs related to digital changes.
• Support the development of implementation plans for safe and controlled system introductions.
• Liaise with managers regarding implementation and operational changes.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and service levels.
• Stay informed about relevant NHS digital and policy developments.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and information governance requirements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
• Prioritize competing demands and make project decisions within managerial frameworks.
• Negotiate with stakeholders to secure necessary resources for project delivery.
• Support benefits realization by monitoring expected outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Data & Digital portfolio.

Qualifications

• Essential: Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner).
• Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Essential: Proven track record of managing diverse projects for at least three years.
• Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Essential: Experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Essential: Up-to-date awareness of NHS IM&T initiatives.
• Desirable: ECDL qualification.
• Desirable: Access to a car for transport.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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