NHS Lothian
261321 (KA) Project Manager
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Project Manager: Masterplanning
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has opened within NHS Lothian Strategic Planning for a Project Manager. This post will be based within Masterplanning where the team work closely with key colleagues across the organisation to lead a comprehensive strategic approach to how we set out our long-term vision for development of a site.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects within the Masterplanning team. Working closely with colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders, the Project Manager will coordinate project activities, maintain robust governance and reporting processes, and ensure projects are delivered effectively and in line with agreed objectives and timescales.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining project documentation, supporting data collection and performance reporting, and managing project dependencies of varying complexity. They will contribute to the successful delivery of larger programmes and portfolios, identifying risks and issues and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
We are seeking a motivated and organised individual with a proven track record of successfully managing projects in a complex environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. They will be able to work independently, manage competing priorities effectively, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate project activities
- Maintain robust governance and reporting processes
- Ensure projects are delivered effectively and in line with agreed objectives and timescales
- Develop and maintain project documentation
- Support data collection and performance reporting
- Manage project dependencies of varying complexity
- Contribute to the successful delivery of larger programmes and portfolios
- Identify risks and issues and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
Requirements
- Proven track record of successfully managing projects in a complex environment
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Additional Information
Due to the complexity and specialist nature of this role, we highly recommend and welcome requests for informal discussion about the post.
For informal enquiries please contact Sarah Goodall, Senior Project Manager,
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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