[ref. s24799020] Senior Project Manager | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Exciting Opportunity in Clinical Genomics

Are you ready to make a profound impact in Clinical Genomics and help shape the future of cancer diagnostics? If you're a passionate, project manager with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit, we have a remarkable opportunity waiting for you!

The Senior Project Manager will lead on the development and delivery of multiple complex projects, supporting the Trust’s Clinical Genomics strategic roadmap. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will manage technology and operational initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about advancing genomic medicine and driving innovation in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

Join the Pioneers at Royal Marsden's Clinical Genomics Lab

The Clinical Genomics laboratory at the prestigious Royal Marsden is at the forefront of innovation and research in the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub. As one of the seven national Genomic Laboratory Hubs in England, we're leading the way in Cancer Genomic testing.

• The delivery of technology and operational projects across genomics, consisting 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 governance meetings.
• Delivering projects on time, to budget and to agreed quality standards that meet business needs. The appointee will liaise with the key stakeholders, working closely with other Programme and Project Managers and Workstream Leads.
• The post-holder will be expected to play an integral role in the Genomics strategic programme delivery roadmap and Prioritisation, with an emphasis on the delivery of the initiatives that will support the strategies across the NTGLH, the RM Clinical Genomics unit and the Trust.
• The role requires a professional project management approach that involves considerable responsibility for co-ordinating business-critical clinical initiatives in accordance with customer needs, supplier capability and national and local standards and requirements. In addition to Project Management skills the Project Manager will have skills in one or more of the following areas:
• Project assurance/evaluation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Testing and systems quality assurance
• Service mapping and redesign

We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Day-care Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

• Cutting-Edge Research:You will be pivotal in thedelivery of technology and operational projects across genomics, consisting of a complex set of sub-projects, supported by experienced subject matter experts
• Innovative Service Development: You will play an integral role in the Genomics strategic programme delivery roadmap and Prioritisation of innovation
• Collaboration: You'll collaborate closely with clinicians, researchers, laboratory staff and other project managers, ensuring your work directly impacts the treatment and care of patients.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior staff, guaranteeing the highest quality of service while maintaining professional standards.
• Diverse Responsibilities: Your role will support activities such as quality management, compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, training, and contributing to the department's translational research program.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Prince 2 Practitioner level or equivalent
• An BSc/MSc in a biological science (or equivalent).

Why Choose Us:

At Royal Marsden's Clinical Genomics Department, you'll be part of a dynamic team committed to pushing the boundaries of cancer diagnostics. We offer an inspiring and collaborative work environment where you'll have the chance to excel in your field and make a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients.

Apply Now and Help Shape the Future of Cancer Diagnostics!

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Join us in making a real impact in the world of Clinical Genomics and take the next step in your career with Royal Marsden. Apply now!

• Responsible for the effective delivery of key strategic Clinical Genomic projects.
• Ensure delivery of key elements against agreed milestones, budget and timelines with demonstration of success, outcomes measure 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 objective.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and when required independently.
• Supports and enforces the department’s strategic vision and delivers projects to support the RM Clinical Genomics Roadmap.
• Work with Project Team 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 leadership to ensure that business needs and prioritisation is met
• Work with external (and internal) suppliers to ensure effective project delivery within time, budget and agreed quality standards.

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025