Job summary: This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and transformational Digital Team. The role requires a good understanding of implementing technology and project management in the health sector.
The post is within the Digital Services directorate and provides an ideal platform to learn and develop within the NHS and the digital field.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of a Senior Project Manager to join the Digital Innovation & Transformation Team within Hywel Dda, to play a pivotal role in the delivery of key strategic digital projects within the Health Community.
The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of complex digital projects which form part of Digital Response strategic aims and are key to the successful implementation of the Health Board's Strategy.
We are keen to recruit experienced project managers who are passionate about what they do and want to make a difference for patients and our communities. Whilst some knowledge of working within a digital environment is useful, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who can work successfully as part of a team but take initiative and lead when appropriate.
The applicant should hold a project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2 or appropriate project management experience at an equivalent level and have experience of managing multiple projects within a programme or portfolio. They will have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and able to use those skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders, organise events or workshops and to ensure initiation and delivery of multiple projects successfully.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job details
Date posted: 01 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 100-AC293-1025
Job locations: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of complex digital projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* APMP / Prince 2 practitioner equivalent or appropriate project management experience at an equivalent level
* Postgraduate diploma level qualification or experience at an equivalent level
* An appreciation of needs of clinicians in the workplace.
* In-depth knowledge of organisational structures, management reporting lines and appropriate routes for delegation of project work packages
* An understanding of the area served by the Health Board and its social and economic character.
* Evidence of further development - education/training
Desirable:
* MSP (managing successful programmes) practitioner
Experience
Essential:
* Experience at clinical, technical (e.g. Informatics) or managerial level
* Proven record of formal medium scale project management.
* Proven track record of being able to co-ordinate multi-level/multidisciplinary teams
* Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
* Experience of working in health care
* Knowledge of the procurement process, including contract negotiations particularly in relation to IT procurement
Language Skills
Desirable:
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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