Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Manager to plan and deliver various complex projects and programs.

This position involves collaborating with Digital, Capital Estates, and Clinical colleagues to manage the digital components of the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) programme and other digitally enabled Capital Estates programmes and projects

This role requires the strategic leadership and guidance of a seasoned program management professional to ensure that reporting and governance meet the requirements of Digital, Capital Committees, and the National NHS England program.

This programme represents a highly complex transformation improving patient care across the NCA. This experienced Programme Manager will be required to have an on-site presence, working closely with senior leaders and clinicians within the NCA to facilitate the programme objectives.

A key purpose of this position is to lead and advise on all aspects of scope and implementation requirements to support the Care Organisations across a portfolio of programs digitally enabled Capital Estates schemes. The Digital Programme Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals with specific digital responsibilities are held accountable for their project's timelines, expected outcomes, and financial performance.

There are options for flexible working, however an onsite presence is required with some hybrid  working.  

Main duties of the job

The postholder will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the RAAC Programme, this position is essential for the successful completion of this programme.  The post holder will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while helping to manage risks and issues associated with the RAAC programme and other projects.

Responsibilities include the day-to-day management of assigned digitally enabled Capital Estates programmes and projects, maintaining all relevant documentation, coordinating multiple projects, and tracking progress, benefits, and risks. A key requirement will be the production of regular programme reports that include a strategic narrative suitable for executive and board-level audiences both within and outside the NCA group. This role will also involve business case development and contributing to various ad hoc tasks, serving as a primary contact for the NCA Communications Team, and overseeing the Digital service's online presence.

The Digital Programme Manager will ensure their programme of work is managed within the methodology of Managing Successful Programmes, supporting the Capital Estates RAAC Lead to report to the NHS England National RAAC programme and other digitally enabled Capital Estates programmes and projects.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.