Job summary
Based at our offices in Sutton you will be at the heart of change, driving projects from inception to completion. The role will involve travel to other Trust sites.
What we're seeking
* Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager.
* Demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector and ideally delivered genomics projects.
* Proven track record of successfully delivering projects.
* Exceptional communication skills.
* You have demonstrated leadership ability and expertise in matrix management.
* A PRINCE2 practitioner level qualification.
As the Senior Project Manager, you'll not only lead projects but also play a pivotal role in developing the professional skills of our team. Through peer reviews and personal development initiatives, you'll ensure that each team member delivers project outputs to the highest standard, always on time and within budget.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare at RMH.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of a number of Digital and Data projects – in the Paediatric Service Transfer programme, but not limited to:
* The programme of work that will deliver the transition of paediatric services from the Royal Marsden and St George's to Guys and St Thomas' (GSTT), focusing on the digital and data migration requirements, including the transfer of patient records, technical dependencies, and the complexities of managing multiple work streams and stakeholders. This consists of a complex set of sub-projects, supported by an experienced subject matter expert. You will report activity, progress, risk and issues to appropriate project and programme boards.
* Adhoc clinical technology projects that are GSTT related as required by the Head of Application Architecture and Development, programme manager or wider senior leadership team in RM Digital.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Details
Date posted: 25 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 15 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 282-OD1376
Job locations: Royal Marsden Sutton, Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5PT
Job responsibilities
* Responsible for the delivery of key digital projects enabling the safe transition of Paediatric services, ensuring migrations of clinical and activity data are managed effectively; and digital services necessary for ongoing safe patient care are implemented successfully.
* For all projects, deliver in full compliance with the Trusts PMO framework.
* Ensure delivery of key elements against agreed milestones, budget and timelines with demonstration of success, outcome measures and key performance indicators.
* Responsible for maintaining the project planning, including project reporting, monthly highlight reports, updating the risk logs, producing exception reports and ensuring that all work remains on target to deliver agreed objectives.
* Ability to work as part of a larger team and when required independently.
* Supports and enforces the departments strategic vision and delivers projects to support the RMH Digital Roadmap.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications – Essential
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Prince 2 Practitioner level
Education / Qualifications – Desirable
* MSP qualified
* ITIL qualified
Skills Abilities / Knowledge – Essential
* Knowledge of Project Management Techniques
* Knowledge of Change Management Techniques
* Highly developed motivational, influencing and negotiating skills with proven success
* Able to represent the project management function at a senior level
* Experience of managing data migration / integration projects
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
Skills Abilities / Knowledge – Desirable
* Understanding of how a hospital functions
* Experience in Requirements Gathering
* Experience managing projects with a contract value of £1m or more in a healthcare setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.
Employer details
Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Marsden Sutton, Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5PT
Employer's website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden
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