Senior Project Manager

Company: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Wallington
Job Description:

Based at our offices …….. you will be at the heart of change, driving projects from inception to completion. The role will involve travel to other Trust sites.

What we’re seeking:Experience as a Project Manager.Experience in the healthcare sector and ideally delivered genomics projects.Proven track record of successfully delivering projects.Exceptional communication skills.You have demonstrated leadership ability and expertise in matrix management.A PRINCE2 practitioner level qualification.As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll not only lead projects but also play a pivotal role in developing the professional skills of our team. Through peer reviews and personal development initiatives, you’ll ensure that each team member delivers project outputs to the highest standard, always on time and within budget.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of a number of Digital and Data projects – in the Paediatric Service Transfer programme, but not limited to:o The programme of work that will deliver the transition of paediatric services from the Royal Marsden and St George’s to Guys and St Thomas’ (GSTT), focusing on the digital and data migration requirements, including the transfer of patient records, technical dependencies, and the complexities of managing multiple work streams and stakeholders. This consists of a complex set of sub-projects, supported by an experienced subject matter expert. You will report activity, progress, risk and issues to appropriate project and programme boards.o Adhoc clinical technology projects that are GSTT related as required by the Head of Application Architecture and Development, programme manager or wider senior leadership team in RM Digital. The post-holder will be responsible for delivering projects on time, to budget and to agreed quality standards that meet business needs. The appointee will liaise with the key stakeholders from the business and the Digital Diagnostics Programme, working closely with other Programme and Project Managers, Workstream Leads, business leads and partners hospitals and their business stakeholders

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

Responsible for the delivery of key digital projects enabling the safe transition of Paediatric services, ensuring migrations of clinical and activity data are managed effectively; and digital services necessary for ongoing safe patient care are implemented successfully. For all projects, deliver in full compliance with the Trusts PMO framework. Ensure delivery of key elements against agreed milestones, budget and timelines with demonstration of success, outcome measures and key performance indicators. Responsible for maintaining the project planning, including project reporting, monthly highlight reports, updating the risk logs, producing exception reports and ensuring that all work remains on target to deliver agreed objectives. Ability to work as part of a larger team and when required independently.

Supports and enforces the departments strategic vision and delivers projects to support the RMH Digital Roadmap. Work with Project Board and end users to design changes in working practices which comply with the functionality of the system being implemented and to offer solutions to risks associated with processes. Work with external (and internal) suppliers to ensure effective project delivery within time, budget and agreed quality standards.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Skills Abilities / Knowledge

  • Knowledge of Project Management Techniques
  • Knowledge of Change Management TechniquesExcellent Report writing and budgeting skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Experience of delivering to tight deadlines
  • Practical experience of applying and adapting Prince2 techniques
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities
  • Able to inspire and motivate staff at all levels
  • Able to work as part of a team Self- motivated and able to work autonomously
  • Good personal insight into own strengths/areas for development
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Experience of leading a team and working effectively across a range of clinical/ department areas.
  • Experience of change management and overcoming resistance to change
  • Evidence of successful completion of complex projects within set timescales
  • Successful delivery of 3rd party supplier led projects
  • Experience of managing data migration / integration projects
  • Understanding of how a hospital functions
  • Experience managing projects with a contract value of £1m or more in a healthcare setting
  • Experience in Requirements Gathering

Other Requirements

  • Willingness to travel and independently mobile

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Posted: April 24th, 2026