Efficiency Programme Manager

The Programme Delivery Manager is accountable to the Head of PMO and supports the groups Programme Management. The role of the PMO is to provide the structure, process and critical challenge for programmes and to report on progress, key issues and risks to enable key decisions and actions to be taken in a timely manner. The role will enable the organisation to identify and deliver their annual Programme and deliver objectives outlined in the groups priorities.

The post is accountable to the Head of PMO and supports the group Programme Management . The role of the PMO is to provide the structure, process and critical challenge for programmes and to report on progress, key issues and risks to enable key decisions and actions to be taken in a timely manner. The role will enable the organisation to identify and deliver their annual Programme and deliver objectives outlined in the groups priorities.

The post holder will have significant experience in programme management and have specialist knowledge in project management and NHS operational delivery, with proven experience of delivering tangible benefits in this area. The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the Trust's value.

The portfolio for this post includes:

Programme Design and Delivery:

Programme management: on behalf of the Head of PMO, lead rigorous and robust programme management, planning, reporting, managing risk, and a strong focus on benefits realisation

Over-sight and challenge of all programmes

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow.

We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards;
The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the programme of schemes that are allocated

Work with stakeholders to ensure all programme stakeholders support proposals, actions and delivery plans, reporting risks to delivery and mitigating actions

Translate proposals into implementation plans which are deliverable within agreed resources and time frames and ensure delivery

Secure resources, advice and sign off for delivery plans and report risks, issues and mitigating actions through agreed channels

Develop comprehensive and cohesive plans which are consistent with the overall programme timetable and meet the strategic direction

Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of projects on time, to quality standards, realise benefits and in a cost effective manner

Service Delivery & Performance Management

Apply relevant tools, skills, and knowledge to deliver improvement and organisational change objectives.

Provide timely reporting on project deliverables, to provide assurance to the Head of PMO

Lead on a number of specific projects, or programmes, as determined by the Head of PMO ensuring SMART objectives for all relevant project

Significantly contribute to the development, introduction, and delivery of the Trusts annual Use of Resources/ Cost Improvement Programme, supporting a…