Band 8b - Redevelopment PMO Lead, Redevelopment
Recruiter: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB, United Kingdom
Salary: £68,852 to £79,638 a year inc. HCA
Contract: Fixed term (2 years)
Full-time, Flexible working
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced project or programme manager to join the redevelopment team at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, working on the Combined Watford Scheme (CWS). The CWS is a high‑profile programme to deliver a new Watford General Hospital (WGH), potentially alongside a new Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), subject to the outcome of public consultation. This PMO role will join at an exciting time in the programme to establish and embed a structured and proactive PMO approach and culture within the CWS.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the CWS Senior Teams across both WHTH and UCLH.
* Design and embed PMO processes to support delivery of the entire Combined Watford Scheme across both Trust partners.
* Ensure governance arrangements are robust and adhered to.
* Effectively coordinate all workstreams through a central programme plan that identifies interdependencies.
* Provide both internal and external reporting of the highest quality.
* Support the PMO function with two Redevelopment Coordinators and a Document Controller.
Essential Qualifications
* Masters degree or equivalent previous experience in programme management, with proven successful delivery.
* Managing Successful Programmes qualification or equivalent.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Knowledge of best practice in programme management office function.
* Understanding of NHS working environment and major capital schemes.
* Experience of initiating and/or delivering a robust PMO function for significant change / capital schemes.
* Experience in risk management at a programme level.
* Experience in overseeing and/or delivering the PO to payment cycle related to procurements on large capital scheme.
* Experience of presenting to senior executives regarding programme plans.
* Line management of team members.
Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge of NHS Capital Business Case development / HM Treasury Green Book Guidance.
* NHS or other public services operational or service development experience across a range of services.
* Experience of HM treasury capital scheme business cases.
* Experience using Datix for risk management.
* Procurement or financial experience.
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