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 will have strong Demand Management and Processing experience, ideally within a digital transformation environment.

• 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 stages.
• Matrix management of internal contractors and suppliers 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.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of NHS IT transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with clinical and operational priorities.
• Manage demand processing.
• Lead 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.

Requirements:
Outside of IR35 contract and ad hoc travel to site in London as required.