Project Manager - Pathology Procurement & Efficiency Programme
Location: Hybrid - South East
Contract Type: Contract
About The Role
A large NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Project Manager to support a high-profile Pathology efficiency and procurement programme. This role will play a critical part in driving service transformation, operational efficiencies, and non-pay savings across Pathology services.
We are looking for high-performing individuals with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex change programmes within large healthcare organisations, ideally within the NHS. The successful candidate will be credible, resilient, and confident operating in challenging environments, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and hold teams to account for delivery.
A key focus of this role will be supporting the delivery of Pathology non-pay efficiencies, including contract optimisation, procurement improvement initiatives, tactical sourcing changes, and reduction of non-PO spend.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support delivery of Pathology efficiency and transformation programmes
* Drive delivery of non-pay savings initiatives across Pathology services
* Identify and implement procurement and contract optimisation opportunities
* Support tactical procurement changes and supplier rationalisation activities
* Reduce non-PO spend and improve procurement governance and compliance
* Develop and maintain robust programme plans, reporting, and risk management processes
* Engage and influence senior clinical, operational, finance, and procurement stakeholders
* Hold delivery teams and workstream leads accountable for milestones and outcomes
* Support service redesign and operational improvement initiatives
* Provide clear programme governance and progress reporting to senior leadership
Essential Experience & Skills
* Significant project/programme management experience within the NHS or wider healthcare sector
* Demonstrable track record delivering large-scale efficiency or transformation programmes
* Strong procurement and commercial experience, ideally including:
o Contract optimisation
o Strategic sourcing
o Supplier management
o Non-pay savings delivery
o Reduction of non-PO spend
* Experience working within Pathology services or diagnostics programmes is highly desirable
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced environments
* Highly resilient, proactive, and delivery-oriented
* Strong governance, reporting, and programme management capability
* Ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability across teams
Desirable
* Experience delivering Carter efficiencies or NHS productivity programmes
* Knowledge of NHS procurement frameworks and governance
* PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent project/programme management qualification
* MCIPS or procurement-related qualification
* Pathology Experience
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