Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Group as a Senior Project Manager, advancing our improvement and transformation journey. You will be part of the Business, Improvement, Strategy & Commissioning Directorate, providing specialist support and advice in project/ change management and continuous improvement.
As Senior Project Manager you will manage one or more large‑scale projects across the organisation, leading stakeholders, interpreting national policy in the specialist area, and planning with a high level of autonomy. The role includes line management of two project staff.
This is a hybrid working role with a minimum requirement of 2 to 3 days per week from the various Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board sites. Interviews will be conducted on site.
Main Duties of the Job
* Project Leadership and Delivery: managing one or more large-scale, complex, or multi-site projects from initiation to closure.
* Strategic Planning: aligning project objectives with CTMUHB strategic direction.
* Performance and Reporting: creating detailed reports, monitoring progress, identifying and managing risks, and implementing corrective actions.
* Stakeholder Engagement and Co-production: ensuring a co‑productive approach to service development and liaising with senior management, Welsh Government, and partner organisations.
* Resource and Financial Management: controlling project budgets, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
* Line management of project managers, including performance management and mentorship.
Welsh Skills Desirable
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst Welsh skills are not essential, speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above will be considered an advantage when short‑listing candidates.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is one of Wales's largest employers, operating three district general hospitals and multiple community and primary care facilities.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals, guided by values that promote listening, respect, and teamwork. CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
* Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience.
Experience
* Experience of managing and leading successful projects.
* Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies.
Desirable
* Experience as a formal project manager.
* Experience working within the NHS.
Skills and Attributes
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
* Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment.
* Competent in the use of desktop applications.
* People management skills.
Other
* Able to travel around Wales, and possibly further afield, in a timely manner on a regular basis.
* Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Glanrhyd Hospital
Tondu Road
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
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