IT Project Manager in Featherstone

HealthNet Homecare are specialists in delivering homecare services for patients, from medical deliveries to nursing support for patients in their own homes. Working with over 240,000 patients across numerous different therapy areas, our dedicated team offer support to patients with rare and orphan diseases right through to more common conditions. Our aim is to make patients’ lives easier by taking the stress out of managing their medication and ensuring they are confident they are in safe hands with HealthNet.

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to join our busy Projects Team in supporting the Internal IT team and wider business by assisting in planning, executing, and finalising projects and change requests according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role requires strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills to support the successful delivery of IT projects and to provide excellent customer service and a positive team attitude towards your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones to track project progress.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of each project and change request are compatible.
• Monitor project and change request progress, addressing any issues that arise, and adjusting project plans as needed.
• Facilitate change priority meetings and project meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Assist in resource allocation and management to ensure expectations needs are met.
• Prepare and present regular project and change request status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Support the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Assist in post-project evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement.
• Work on multiple projects and change requests at the same time to the deadlines set with strong time management skills.
• Travel between our sites in Featherstone and Swadlincote where appropriate.
• Read and comply with all communications from head office and others to ensure necessary actions are undertaken for the pharmacy and customers.
• Carry out any reasonable requests given by appropriate persons.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience working in a projects team, preferably in an IT environment.
• Experience delivering Clinical/Financial or HR related projects.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and technology trends.
• Knowledge of risk management and quality assurance control.
• Project management certification.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to construct professional written communications.
• Working to deadlines on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Complying with patient confidentiality and data protection protocols.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy including experience using MS Office and other project management tools.

What we offer

• Competitive salary structure.
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday.
• Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Employee Assistant Programme including 24/7 hour access to remote GP appointments.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Perks and benefits via Perkbox.
• Long service awards.