Programme Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to plan and deliver various complex projects and programmes supporting the NCA Digital Strategy.

This programme of work will compromise a highly complex transformation, promoting standardisation at scale across the NCA. Working alongside the senior leader across the NCA in delivering transformation and change.

A key purpose of this post is to lead, coordinate and manage operational project teams across a portfolio of programmes to support new ways of working, drive innovative ideas and support in the delivery of transformational projects and programmes. The Digital Programme Manager will be key in ensuring those with specific responsibilities are held accountable for project areas' time, expected outcomes and financial constraints., The postholder will support the delivery of the Infrastructure Remediation Programme. The Digital Infrastructure Programme is the foundational scheme that enables the future NCA EPR(s). This Programme Manager role is critical to the successful completion of our Infrastructure Remediation programme, ensuring that all projects are delivered within time, scope and budget, as part of EPR Readiness.

Responsibilities will include the day-to-day management of the respective programmes and projects that they are assigned to, maintaining all documentation, coordinating a series of projects, and tracking progress, benefits and risks. A key requirement will be the production of regular programme reports with a strategic narrative appropriate for executive and board-level audiences inside and outside the NCA group. This remit will include business case development and input into ad hoc pieces of work, provide a key point of contact with the NCA Communications Team and oversee the Digital service online presence.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a methodical and structured approach, extensive programme management skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation both internal and external.

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.