Senior Project Manager

Why this role is exciting

Our current pathology facilities are no longer fit for modern, automated laboratory practice. This programme will deliver a state-of-the-art, purpose-built laboratory at Gadeon House in Exeter, enabling:

• Advanced automation and improved workflows
• Greater efficiency and reduced duplication
• Increased capacity and resilience
• A more sustainable, future-focused workforce model

From 2027, Blood Sciences and Microbiology services will transition into the new facility making this programme a critical step-change in how pathology services are delivered.

As part of the Digital Services team, you will lead the delivery of a portfolio of complex digital projects that support both:

• The construction and commissioning of the new CSL
• The safe and effective relocation of pathology services

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Digital Services, Pathology, Estates, and external partners
• Plan and deliver multiple complex projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget
• Manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities in a high-profile programme
• Work closely with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to deliver integrated digital solutions
• Support service redesign and business process improvement alongside programme leads
• Oversee supplier delivery and ensure value and quality from digital investments
• Provide clear reporting and insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums

You will play a critical role in ensuring systems, infrastructure, and services are ready to support patients and clinicians from day one in the new facility.

You’ll be a confident project leader who thrives in complex environments and can bring people together to deliver change.

• Significant experience managing complex projects, teams, and budgets at a senior level
• Strong project management expertise (PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• The ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions
• A passion for improving services and delivering meaningful change in healthcare
• Experience with in the NHS or public sector is desirable.

• The opportunity to work on a high-profile, future-focused transformation programme
• A chance to directly impact patient care and diagnostic services across the region
• A collaborative, supportive Digital Services team
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit.

We have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

We also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK)
• Cycle to work scheme

This is a fixed term contract until 31/05/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

Working Pattern: 9 - 5 Mon - Fri, although will need to be flexible in line with project go timelines.

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