Job overview

A rare opportunity has arisen for 2 x Digital First Project Managers (Band 7) to join the Digital First team. The roles will be required to project manage the successful implementation of a range of strategic digital projects across all relevant Business Units/Directorates in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT). 

We are looking for 2 individuals who are motivated, have excellent organisational skills with previous experience of project management & a track record of delivering successful projects. The candidates will be required to have a keen eye for detail, have the ability to work within a robust project methodology framework and monitor progress across all work streams associated with digital projects. The candidates will also be required to ensure that all project benefits are achieved, in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager/Project Sponsor/Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Main duties of the job

•      Develop all project documentation including project definition and progress reports, covering financial, communication and risk management aspects of the project.

•      Maintain and manage project plans for all allocated projects.

•      Manage all project resources.

•      Maintain effective project controls, including change, risk and issue management and communications for all associated work streams.

•      Communicate project progress to the Corporate Programme Management Office and governance, in line with agreed project management processes.

•      Ensure the identification, escalation and mitigation of project risks/issues as required.

•      Ensure the project remains on track to deliver outcomes in line with time, cost and quality constraints.

•      Establish and manage the co-ordination of specified project meetings.

•      Attend Digital First team meetings, contributing to the overall development of HCT’s strategic objectives.

•      Actively influence, motivate, develop and support key stakeholders.

Working for our organisation

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.