An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join the North West Ambulance Service's established Programme Management Office (PMO).The role is an ideal opportunity for someone with significant experience of working within project environments; as programme manager you will have experience of projects using both traditional project management methodologies and also agile methodologies and must possess demonstrable experience of working using such methodologies alongside evidence of Continuous Professional Development.This rewarding and challenging role is responsible for ensuring the smooth-running of PMO projects, overseeing the timely implementation of project plans, maintaining water-tight governance systems, fostering stakeholder relationships both internal and external, and leading the project team through the project lifecycle, from concept to delivery and into business as usual.As every project we deliver is different, you will be required to flex your skills to
drive each individual project forward; this will include responsibility for project delivery and will include identifying when agile or traditional methods are more suitable for such delivery. You will closely monitor and update project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, progress action points, control risks and issues and liaise with key stakeholders., The role requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual who pays particular attention to detail; you will have an excellent understanding and experience of the project lifecycle and the need for project management frameworks. You will combine PRINCE2 knowledge with practical, demonstrable experience, and possess strong Microsoft Office skills including Visio. You must be a team player, be able to prioritise and manage a diverse workload within tight deadlines, be confident at liaising with stakeholders at all levels and have excellent analytical skillsYou will follow Trust project management processes and governance arrangements, reporting to the PMO Portfolio Delivery Manger. The PMO department operates an ethos of best practice techniques, in line with industry standards. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with your colleagues are essential personal attributes. Working closely with programme assurance colleagues, your project will abide by Trust
governance arrangements and will contribute to effective management of resources, risks and issues.

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.