Overview
In this Programme Manager role, you will lead strategic programmes across the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trusts to deliver the Trusts’ vision and True North ambitions. You will work with Executive and Leadership Teams to establish governance, manage risks, and realise benefits from complex change initiatives. You’ll apply recognised programme and change methods to drive improvements at scale, across planning, strategy deployment and service transformation. This role offers cross-site leadership and a meaningful opportunity to shape patient care and organisational performance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development and implementation of annual and long-term plans for both Trusts
- Provide framework for deploying and connecting Trust strategies
- Offer transformation and programme management expertise on agreed priorities
- Support benefits realisation aligned with the Business Case process
- Develop and maintain Programme Office as a driver of organisational change
- Monitor and report on Trust performance and programme delivery
- Resolve strategic issues and interdependencies hindering progress
- Ensure timely programme management information for decision-making
- Lead evaluation of projects/programmes to assess impact and benefits (Programme Level Risk Logs)
Key requirements
- Degree level education or equivalent senior level experience
- Programme or project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, Managing Successful Programmes, PMI) or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience managing or supporting large-scale programmes within timescales and budgets
- Proven change management experience in NHS or public sector
- Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels
- Ability to analyse complex information and present concisely
- Strategic planning and problem-solving in a dynamic environment
- Experience of leading and developing teams in a matrix organisation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Influencing across levels (internal to national)
- Programme management
- Benefits realisation
- Risk management and reporting (Programme Level Risk Logs)
Programme Manager in Portsmouth employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
