Project Manager

Job overview

THIS POST IS SECONDMENT UNTIL 24/11/25 DUE TO FUNDING.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and fast-growing team within the newly formed Improvement Cymru Programme Management Office.

Our aim is to support the creation of the best quality health and care system for Wales so that everyone has access to safe, effective and efficient care in the right place and at the right time across the whole care system.

We are keen to hear from you if you are looking for the next step in your career in project management that will expose you to projects that will hone and develop your project management skills.

Main duties of the job

You will already have experience in project management methodologies and a background in managing complex projects.

Working for our organisation

The NHS Wales Executive provides a central guiding hand, working in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales. The Executive is hosted by Public Health Wales.

We are a national support function delivering ‘A Healthier Wales’ vision of a whole-system approach to providing excellent health and social care across Wales.

The Executive will drive improvements to achieve better, fairer healthcare outcomes for the people of Wales.

Our organisation is guided by Public Health Wales’ Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Project and/or Project management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

• Masters level qualification

Experience

• Experience of management and managing successful projects
• Effective partnership working in the public sector
• Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

• Experience as a formal project manager.
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

• Developing and monitoring complex project plans
• Developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Project Boards
• Track record of problem solving in a project management environment
• Competent in the use of desktop applications

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Other

• Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards