Programme and Portfolio Manager

Embark on a transformative journey with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) as a Programme and Portfolio Manager. In this permanent role, you will be at the forefront of organ donation and transplantation digital services, ultimately saving and improving lives. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the strategic planning, delivery, and benefits realisation of large-scale digital initiatives that will have a profound impact on patients' lives.

We have positions for two capable individuals to be part of a mission-driven team managing critical programmes aimed at enhancing organ donation and transplantation services. Collaborating closely with the Accountable Executive, Programme Board, and Delivery Teams, you will ensure successful execution. You will have a proven track record in managing large-scale programmes, preferably in healthcare or a related field.

You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in implementing risk management and governance processes. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high-performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to life-saving work, where every day promises diversity and excitement.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of large-scale change programmes within NHSBT. Your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging stakeholders within and across directorates to gather requirements and provide effective tools to plan the portfolio.
• Defining and implementing long-term strategic plans that align with the wider NHSBT strategies and context impacting the organisation.
• Working closely with other programme and portfolio managers/leads to ensure alignment on assumptions of cross-directorate resourcing and interdependencies for delivery within agreed time, cost, and quality standards.
• Managing interfaces and communications with senior stakeholders, including the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO), the Business Change Lead, and Operational Leads.
• Preparing and maintaining portfolio and programme plans, publishing these to the SRO and project, programme, and portfolio boards as required.
• Line management of project management staff, including setting and monitoring objectives and personal development plans.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people making a genuine difference across the UK. We play a unique role in the NHS by helping people donate blood, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values guide and inspire everything we do: Caring, Expert, and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, positively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role allows.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. Further details can be found at:
• We support continuous learning where colleagues are engaged and encouraged to grow. Our Thrive program offers a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on February 26th 2025. Shortlisting will take place on or around February 27th 2025. Final interviews are anticipated to be held on March 17th 2025.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with highly developed experience and qualifications.
• Practitioner Certificate in Prince 2.
• Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner certification for the OGC's Managing Successful Programmes.

Experience

• Proven ability to manage multi-million-pound projects and their associated budgets.
• Experience of reporting to Executive and Board level.
• First-hand experience of Risk Assessment and Risk Management techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience of working with various project methodologies.
• Experience of creating business cases and capturing business requirements.
• Proven experience of conducting post-implementation reviews.
• Proven resource management and allocation experience.