Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior IT Project Manager in the ICT Department of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role is to support the ICT department and the Trust Redevelopment Programme with a number of key projects related to the next stage of work to deliver a new Watford General Hospital. This is a fixed term contract for two years.
Responsibilities
* Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a portfolio of complex ICT projects with a focus on the Trust's redevelopment programme at Watford General Hospital impacting both clinical and non‑clinical services, from initiation through to successful completion.
* Establish project milestones and plans in collaboration with ICT Programme Manager, Trust Redevelopment team, other project managers and project sponsor.
* Scope ICT requirements for Trust redevelopment programme projects, including new builds, refurbishments, office moves, decanting and demolition works.
* Complete all user requests for project work within the specified time.
* Oversee the installation, configuration and management of all hardware and software of information system projects as assigned within the project timelines.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree level education or equivalent level of experience in ICT, project management or a related discipline, ideally in the NHS.
* PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent recognised project management qualification) or demonstrable experience working to PRINCE2 principles.
* In‑depth knowledge of ICT project lifecycle management, including project scoping, requirements definition and delivery models.
* Strong knowledge of PRINCE2 methodologies, governance and documentation standards.
* Strong knowledge of ICT systems, infrastructure and application deployments within complex organisations.
* Understanding of change management processes, including Change Advisory Boards (CAB).
* Awareness of information governance, data protection and legislative requirements impacting ICT projects.
* Knowledge of financial management principles relating to project budgets and procurement.
* Proven experience leading complex ICT projects from initiation through to completion preferably within the healthcare industry.
* Demonstrable experience scoping ICT projects, including gathering, analysing and documenting business, clinical and technical requirements.
* Experience producing detailed and comprehensive work requests and project documentation to engage ITO and third‑party resources.
* Experience managing projects that impact both clinical and non‑clinical services.
* Experience working autonomously as a lead project specialist within agreed governance frameworks.
* Experience producing high‑quality, complete and accurate project and technical documentation.
* Experience of stakeholder engagement at all organisational levels, including senior managers, clinicians and external suppliers.
* Experience managing outsourced ICT providers and third‑party suppliers.
* Experience identifying, analysing, escalating and resolving complex ICT issues.
* Experience managing project budgets, including quotations, approvals, requisitions, receipting and invoice authorisation.
* Experience developing and delivering project communication plans.
Desirable
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in ICT or project management.
* Knowledge of NHS ICT environments, clinical systems and outsourced IT service models (ITO).
* Awareness of current and emerging ICT trends, hardware and software technologies.
* Experience of delivering ICT projects within the NHS.
* Experience in procurement exercises, tender documentation and supplier evaluations.
* Experience of leading and delivering redevelopment related IT projects.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Contact
Senior Relationship Manager: Louise Francis, louise.francis@nhs.net
Salary & Conditions
* Band 7 – £51,657 to £58,785 a year inc. HCA.
* Contract: Fixed term, two years.
* Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working.
* Location: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB.
* Reference number: 360-E-11456.
* Posted: 05 June 2026.
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