NHS Programme Manager

NHS Programme Manager – 6-month Contract – Outside of IR35 - London

My Customer is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a range of transformational IT programmes within the NHS, driving improvements across clinical, operational, and business processes.

The Programme Manager would have strong Demand Management and Processing experience ideally within a digital transformation environment.

Key Skills from the NHS Programme Manager:

Outside of IR35
Proven experience as a Programme Manager within the NHS or wider healthcare sector.
Demonstrable experience managing demand management processes, ideally within a digital, transformation environment.
Managing multiple projects at various different stages
Matrix management – managing Internal, Contractors and supplier to deliver projects
Managing tight budgets
Demonstrable success delivering large-scale IT transformation or EPR projects.
Strong understanding of NHS clinical and operational processes and their interdependencies.
Skilled in Agile and Waterfall methodologies with the ability to flex between approaches.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
Strong financial management and business case development experience.
Key Responsibilities of the NHS Programme Manager:

Lead end-to-end delivery of NHS IT transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with clinical and operational priorities.
Managing demand processing
Manage complex multi-disciplinary teams and third-party suppliers to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
Oversee EPR, digital transformation, and clinical systems projects, ensuring integration across NHS infrastructure.
Drive benefits realisation, embedding sustainable change and measurable improvements.
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement across clinical, operational, and corporate functions.
Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) to suit the programme context.
The NHS Programme Manager would operate Outside of IR35 and would be required to travel to site on an ad hoc basis in London

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