Project Manager

at  NHS Business Services Authority

The NHSBSA is undertaking a challenging and exciting change portfolio in line with our strategic goals and emerging service needs. Our change portfolio delivers projects to support NHS organisations, patients and the public.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for experienced, motivated and delivery focussed Project Managers who can lead our project teams.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills are a must to ensure a user-centric focus is maintained throughout delivery. When writing your personal statement, please ensure you demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria of the person specification.
Our recruitment process
Applications will be reviewed during the application window against the person specification for the role
Once the vacancy is closed, remaining applicants are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria
Successful candidates are invited to a first-round interview, scheduled week commencing 9 December. A final interview round including a scenario task, will be scheduled week commencing 16 December
What do we offer?
27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Flexi time
Hybrid working model
Career development
Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
Excellent pension
NHS Car lease scheme
Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts
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
Ensuring budget is agreed and controlling expenditure against project deliverables
Responsible for the management of risks and issues emerging within the project
Ensuring benefits are identified and monitored to ensure successful realisation
At the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) we deliver a range of essential national services to NHS organisations and contractors, patients and the public.
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Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. With wellbeing and inclusion central to our ethos, our BAME, Disability and Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Armed Forces and Women’s networks help our colleagues to be their authentic selves at work.
At the NHSBSA we value and respect the diversity of our colleagues and are committed to being a flexible employer. We are proud to offer flexible working opportunities. Whether you’re interested in hybrid working, working from home, flexible hours or job sharing, apply today and we can discuss available options with you at the interview stage.
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Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints
Deliver project in line with internal and external assurance frameworks as appropriate
Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team
Set project controls
Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies
Delivery of cohesive project Business Cases through collaborative input from subject matter experts
Develop the budget and track delivery
Ensure all expenditure is governed in accordance with NHSBSA Standing Financial Instructions and DHSC / Cabinet Office spend control
Identify skill requirements and deploy resources. Manage a medium sized team
Delivery of the agreed Business Case scope in line with defined time, cost, and quality criteria to enable the realisation of benefits post project
Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place to enable longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case within post project Benefit Realisation
Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate
Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate
Lead risk management within project team in accordance with NHSBSA Risk Management Framework
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
Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required
Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders
Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community.
Show commitment to personal development
Active involvement in knowledge sharing and informal mentoring within the Programme and Project Management communit