Job summary

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a week on site at Edward Jenner Court, Gloucestershire, or project based site within Gloucestershire.

This Senior Project Manager post is an exciting opportunity to co-ordinate projects for the Trust and is part of the busy Digital Services Department. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience of delivering digital improvements with a highly technical background and experience in programmes of work, including upgrades, replacements MACs within infrastructure-related transformation across complex operational environments.

Digital Services lead on digital strategy, development, co-ordination, planning, project and programme management for all IT and Digital supporting functions. This includes the delivery of enabling digital infrastructure requirements that support wider organisational programmes, such as data centre migration, end points, wireless, LAN, WAN and associated dependencies.

The successful candidate will be confident working across multi disciplinary digital and clinical system teams, translating operational requirements into practical delivery plans and ensuring that IT dependencies, technical specifications and service continuity considerations are effectively managed.

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage projects and organisational change initiatives from inception to closure, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, quality standards, timescales and benefits. Provide expert project and change management support, managing risks, issues, dependencies and interrelated projects throughout the lifecycle.

Work collaboratively with IT Services, senior managers and stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements and success criteria aligned to organisational priorities.

Produce regular project and technical reports for Executive Teams, Project Boards and governance groups. Maintain accurate project documentation and SharePoint repositories in line with agreed standards.

Present complex and sensitive information to support organisational change and new ways of working.

Coordinate project resources, including staff, contractors, consultants and specialist support. Recommend additional resources where required and oversee workload management and performance.

Negotiate stakeholder commitment, balance competing priorities and resolve complex issues. Support transition into Business as Usual through the implementation of appropriate processes, policies and governance arrangements.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-26-804

Job locations

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue

Brockworth

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Trust's Digital Services team, responsible for leading and delivering complex IT, digital transformation, infrastructure and system implementation projects across the organisation.

Digital Services provides leadership for digital strategy, planning, programme and project management, IT operations, contract management, technical infrastructure and digital service development. The role is particularly suited to candidates with experience delivering complex technical programmes including cloud and platform migrations, network and connectivity upgrades, server technologies, identity and access management, end-user computing, technical infrastructure deployment and service transition.

Working closely with the Head of Digital Transformation, the post holder will lead project delivery across technical, operational and supplier teams, translating business requirements into practical delivery plans while managing technical dependencies, cyber security, systems integration, testing, business continuity and service transition requirements.

The post holder will provide project leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and real-time communications relating to the status of digital projects across the Trust.

Dimensions

Responsible for planning, delivering and managing digital and IT projects across the Trust, coordinating internal resources, suppliers and third-party contractors to achieve agreed objectives, timescales, quality standards and benefits. The role includes responsibility for governance, resource planning, financial oversight and change management.

Key Responsibilities Project and Change Management

• Lead projects and organisational change initiatives from inception through to closure.
• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, success criteria and governance arrangements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and communication strategies.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, critical paths and project interdependencies.
• Establish quality standards and ensure delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, reports and governance papers.
• Monitor progress against milestones and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Develop contingency plans and manage changes in scope.
• Coordinate transition into Business as Usual (BAU), including process redesign, benefits realisation and operational handover.
• Lead project closure activities, including decommissioning, resource release and lessons learned.

Stakeholder and Communication Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical, operational, technical and executive stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical and organisational information to diverse audiences.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular engagement and reporting.
• Present complex and sometimes sensitive information to boards, governance groups and large audiences.
• Promote understanding of organisational change and support adoption of new ways of working.
• Escalate issues appropriately and provide recommendations to support decision-making.

Resource and Financial Management

• Determine resource requirements and coordinate project teams, workstreams, suppliers and contractors.
• Manage and monitor workloads, performance and project delivery resources.
• Recommend recruitment, consultancy or additional resource requirements where required.
• Negotiate release of operational staff to support project activity.
• Manage project budgets and provide recommendations regarding financial adjustments and investment decisions.
• Ensure effective allocation and reallocation of resources to support successful delivery.

Governance and Reporting

• Produce project, technical and performance reports for Project Boards, Executive Teams and organisational governance groups.
• Maintain accurate project records and SharePoint documentation.
• Develop reporting frameworks, KPIs and success measures.
• Ensure compliance with Trust, NHS and regulatory requirements.
• Support policy development and implementation where new ways of working are introduced.

Information Governance and Security

The post holder will:

• Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Clinical Governance and Data Protection requirements.
• Support secure storage, management and disposal of information in accordance with NHS policies.
• Promote safe and appropriate use of Trust equipment and systems.

Communication and Working Relationships

The post holder will:

• Translate technical concepts into business language and business requirements into technical delivery plans.
• Use influencing, negotiation and communication skills to achieve project objectives.
• Build credibility with clinicians, managers, suppliers and external partners.
• Lead project meetings and governance forums.
• Develop business cases, project initiation documents, reports and presentations.
• Represent the Trust at internal and external meetings and professional forums.
• Develop collaborative relationships across the Trust, NHS organisations and partner agencies to promote best practice and successful delivery.

Working Conditions and Effort

The role requires prolonged use of computer systems, often maintaining concentration while managing multiple priorities, interruptions and competing demands.

Regular travel throughout Gloucestershire and to external locations may be required. Occasional access to technical environments, communications rooms and equipment locations may be necessary.

The post holder may be required to manage staff performance, conduct and wellbeing matters in accordance with Trust policies.

Most Challenging Aspects of the Role

• Delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Working effectively under pressure and responding to changing circumstances.
• Supporting staff through organisational and technological change.
• Balancing operational demands with project delivery requirements.
• Maintaining service continuity while implementing change.

Trust-Wide Responsibilities

All staff are required to:

• Work in accordance with Trust values: Working Together, Always Improving, Respectful and Kind, and Making a Difference.
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures, mandatory training and professional standards.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuing professional development.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Support effective safeguarding of children and adults.
• Adhere to confidentiality, data protection, Freedom of Information and Information Governance requirements.
• Maintain data quality standards and accurate record keeping.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in the workplace.
• Comply with Trust policies when working remotely or at non-Trust locations.
• Support the Trust's smoke-free environment and wellbeing commitments.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Trust's Digital Services team, responsible for leading and delivering complex IT, digital transformation, infrastructure and system implementation projects across the organisation. Digital Services provides leadership for digital strategy, planning, programme and project management, IT operations, contract management, technical infrastructure and digital service development. The role is particularly suited to candidates with experience delivering complex technical programmes including cloud and platform migrations, network and connectivity upgrades, server technologies, identity and access management, end-user computing, technical infrastructure deployment and service transition. Working closely with the Head of Digital Transformation, the post holder will lead project delivery across technical, operational and supplier teams, translating business requirements into practical delivery plans while managing technical dependencies, cyber security, systems integration, testing, business continuity and service transition requirements. The post holder will provide project leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and real-time communications relating to the status of digital projects across the Trust. Dimensions Responsible for planning, delivering and managing digital and IT projects across the Trust, coordinating internal resources, suppliers and third-party contractors to achieve agreed objectives, timescales, quality standards and benefits. The role includes responsibility for governance, resource planning, financial oversight and change management. Key Responsibilities Project and Change Management Lead projects and organisational change initiatives from inception through to closure. Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, success criteria and governance arrangements. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and communication strategies. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, critical paths and project interdependencies. Establish quality standards and ensure delivery against agreed outcomes. Produce and maintain project documentation, reports and governance papers. Monitor progress against milestones and implement corrective actions where necessary. Develop contingency plans and manage changes in scope. Coordinate transition into Business as Usual (BAU), including process redesign, benefits realisation and operational handover. Lead project closure activities, including decommissioning, resource release and lessons learned. Stakeholder and Communication Management Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical, operational, technical and executive stakeholders. Communicate complex technical and organisational information to diverse audiences. Manage stakeholder expectations through regular engagement and reporting. Present complex and sometimes sensitive information to boards, governance groups and large audiences. Promote understanding of organisational change and support adoption of new ways of working. Escalate issues appropriately and provide recommendations to support decision-making. Resource and Financial Management Determine resource requirements and coordinate project teams, workstreams, suppliers and contractors. Manage and monitor workloads, performance and project delivery resources. Recommend recruitment, consultancy or additional resource requirements where required. Negotiate release of operational staff to support project activity. Manage project budgets and provide recommendations regarding financial adjustments and investment decisions. Ensure effective allocation and reallocation of resources to support successful delivery. Governance and Reporting Produce project, technical and performance reports for Project Boards, Executive Teams and organisational governance groups. Maintain accurate project records and SharePoint documentation. Develop reporting frameworks, KPIs and success measures. Ensure compliance with Trust, NHS and regulatory requirements. Support policy development and implementation where new ways of working are introduced. Information Governance and Security The post holder will: Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information. Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Clinical Governance and Data Protection requirements. Support secure storage, management and disposal of information in accordance with NHS policies. Promote safe and appropriate use of Trust equipment and systems. Communication and Working Relationships The post holder will: Translate technical concepts into business language and business requirements into technical delivery plans. Use influencing, negotiation and communication skills to achieve project objectives. Build credibility with clinicians, managers, suppliers and external partners. Lead project meetings and governance forums. Develop business cases, project initiation documents, reports and presentations. Represent the Trust at internal and external meetings and professional forums. Develop collaborative relationships across the Trust, NHS organisations and partner agencies to promote best practice and successful delivery. Working Conditions and Effort The role requires prolonged use of computer systems, often maintaining concentration while managing multiple priorities, interruptions and competing demands. Regular travel throughout Gloucestershire and to external locations may be required. Occasional access to technical environments, communications rooms and equipment locations may be necessary. The post holder may be required to manage staff performance, conduct and wellbeing matters in accordance with Trust policies. Most Challenging Aspects of the Role Delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously. Managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations. Working effectively under pressure and responding to changing circumstances. Supporting staff through organisational and technological change. Balancing operational demands with project delivery requirements. Maintaining service continuity while implementing change. Trust-Wide Responsibilities All staff are required to: Work in accordance with Trust values: Working Together, Always Improving, Respectful and Kind, and Making a Difference. Comply with Trust policies, procedures, mandatory training and professional standards. Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuing professional development. Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control. Comply with health and safety legislation and organisational policies. Support effective safeguarding of children and adults. Adhere to confidentiality, data protection, Freedom of Information and Information Governance requirements. Maintain data quality standards and accurate record keeping. Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in the workplace. Comply with Trust policies when working remotely or at non-Trust locations. Support the Trust's smoke-free environment and wellbeing commitments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant computing or business management discipline with specialist post-graduate modules or equivalent level of experience.
• Prince2 (Practitioner) or equivalent
• Currently or recently held a Technical Project Management role

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Experience

Essential

• Currently or recently (last 3 years) held a Technical (Infrastructure) Project Management Role
• Track record of delivery of Digital workstreams within Digital / IT Operations programmes to the required standards, on time and within budget;
• Evidence of delivering complex digital projects and programmes with ability to interpret digital technologies and terms
• Evidence of risk and issue management skills
• Track record of delivery of technical (infrastructure) programmes of work to the required standards, on time and within budget

Desirable

• Evidence of effective supplier & contract management
• Awareness of NHS Information Governance principles
• Effective "change agent" with ability to be part of a team through significant programmes of change.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed technical knowledge in IT Infrastructure technologies and their relationships and dependencies
• Robust knowledge of IT/ Digital standards
• Excellent working knowledge and skills in using SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft
• Demonstratable awareness of technical infrastructures core components, relationships and terminologies

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical supporting services essential for the delivery of IT/Digital systems and services.
• Evidenced awareness to latest technologies within a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Good analytical, Influencing and negotiating skills
• Able to develop and apply reactive and pragmatic solutions to problems
• Ability to manage difficult situations, challenge mindsets and deal with conflict.
• Ability to research technical specifications and solutions and apply to the project requirements whilst inline with the wider Digital Services standards, strategies and relating / tailoring to meet the Estates focused outcomes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level in a relevant computing or business management discipline with specialist post-graduate modules or equivalent level of experience. Prince2 (Practitioner) or equivalent Currently or recently held a Technical Project Management role Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Experience Essential Currently or recently (last 3 years) held a Technical (Infrastructure) Project Management Role Track record of delivery of Digital workstreams within Digital / IT Operations programmes to the required standards, on time and within budget; Evidence of delivering complex digital projects and programmes with ability to interpret digital technologies and terms Evidence of risk and issue management skills Track record of delivery of technical (infrastructure) programmes of work to the required standards, on time and within budget Desirable Evidence of effective supplier & contract management Awareness of NHS Information Governance principles Effective "change agent" with ability to be part of a team through significant programmes of change. Knowledge Essential Detailed technical knowledge in IT Infrastructure technologies and their relationships and dependencies Robust knowledge of IT/ Digital standards Excellent working knowledge and skills in using SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Demonstratable awareness of technical infrastructures core components, relationships and terminologies Desirable Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical supporting services essential for the delivery of IT/Digital systems and services. Evidenced awareness to latest technologies within a healthcare setting Skills Essential Good analytical, Influencing and negotiating skills Able to develop and apply reactive and pragmatic solutions to problems Ability to manage difficult situations, challenge mindsets and deal with conflict. Ability to research technical specifications and solutions and apply to the project requirements whilst inline with the wider Digital Services standards, strategies and relating / tailoring to meet the Estates focused outcomes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue

Brockworth

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue

Brockworth

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)