An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join NHS Fife’s Digital Strategic Delivery Team. This role is central to enabling digital transformation across NHS Fife, supporting modernisation of services and improvements in care for patients, service users and staff.
You will manage a range of digital projects from initiation through to handover, ensuring delivery to agreed quality standards, within budget and on time. Working closely with clinical and non clinical stakeholders, you will help drive forward NHS Fife’s digital ambitions and contribute to meaningful organisational change.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, coordinate and deliver digital projects using PRINCE2 project management methodology.
• Develop and maintain project plans, reports, risk registers and resource profiles.
• Ensure robust governance, documentation and performance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, supporting effective communication and engagement.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and issues, taking corrective action where required.
• Support benefits realisation and contribute to wider digital transformation activities.
About You
We are looking for a professional with excellent organisational and communication skills.
Essential:
• Experience of project management and/or staff management in a complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel throughout Fife and, at times, across Scotland.
Desirable:
• PRINCE2 certification or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience in digital transformation or within health care settings.
Working for NHS Fife – Our Benefits
NHS Fife offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
✔ Generous Annual Leave
27 days plus 8 public holidays, increasing with length of service.
✔ NHS Scotland Pension Scheme
A highly competitive, defined benefit pension with substantial employer contributions.
✔ Flexible & Hybrid Working
Where appropriate, flexible working patterns and hybrid options are available to support work–life balance.
✔ Learning & Development
Access to funded training, professional development programmes and digital upskilling.
✔ Staff Wellbeing Support
Occupational health, mental health & wellbeing services, counselling support and staff wellbeing initiatives.
✔ NHS Staff Benefits
Access to national NHS discounts across retail, travel, technology and lifestyle.
✔ A Values Driven Organisation
Join a team committed to delivering high quality, person centred care and continuous improvement.
About NHS Fife
NHS Fife is dedicated to delivering safe, effective and person centred healthcare. Our Digital & Information services play a critical role in supporting innovation, redesigning services and improving outcomes for patients and staff. You will join a forward thinking, supportive team at an exciting time for digital development across the organisation.
For informal enquiries, please contact David Moyle, Digital Transformation Programme Manager at David.Moyle@nhs.scot.
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