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Senior Project Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 29.2 - 32.35 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Belfast, City of Belfast
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – BAND 8A
Information Technology Services
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex ICT systems and transformation projects. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, applying best-practice methodologies including PRINCE2 and BSO’s Programme and Project Management standards to deliver successful, sustainable outcomes that support health and social care transformation across Northern Ireland.
Location: Belfast
Job Type: Temporary
Duration of booking: Expected to last 1 year with possible extension
Proposed start date: ASAP
Pay Rates: Up to £32.35 per hour Umbrella or £29.20 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Sector: Healthcare
Based: Office / Hospital
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Leadership & Delivery
* Lead and manage the delivery of high-value and complex ICT projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
* Engage collaboratively with stakeholders and customers to assess business needs and define ICT strategies and implementation plans.
* Identify and evaluate innovative technology solutions that align with organizational goals and contribute to digital transformation.
* Oversee risk management, business case development, procurement planning, and implementation strategies.
* Maintain oversight of project lifecycle documentation, governance, compliance with PRINCE2, and BSO PPM standards.
* Coordinate with legal and procurement advisors on contract negotiations and delivery models.
* Track project performance using tools such as Project Vision and ensure transparent reporting via Highlight Reports, End-Stage Assessments, and Post-Project Evaluations.
* Manage project resources and administration, including financial forecasting and budgetary control of capital and revenue spend.
Stakeholder Management
* Develop strong working relationships with customers, internal ITS teams, external suppliers, and other public sector partners.
* Represent the project/programme in multi-agency forums, aligning deliverables with wider HSC or non-HSC initiatives.
* Support business readiness and change adoption to ensure successful embedding of new capabilities and systems.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* You must clearly demonstrate the following on your application:
* Qualifications & Experience
* A university degree/professional qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role within a major organisation;
OR
At least 5 years' relevant project management experience within a major organisation.
* Proven experience leading an ICT project >£100,000 OR managing a complex workstream within a project/programme >£5 million.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team.
* Possession of a project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, or equivalent).
Other Requirements
* A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments made for applicants with a disability).
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
* Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives in complex environments.
* Proven success engaging diverse stakeholders to achieve collaborative outcomes.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior audiences.
* Broad technical knowledge and awareness of emerging ICT trends and developmentsBefore You Apply
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