Lead Project Manager
Function: Strategy & Business Architecture
Location: Nottingham/Hybrid
Contract type: Secondment/Fixed Term Contract until 31st October 2026
Salary: £54,884 with potential to rise to £64,570 over 3 years
Closing Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Responsibilities
* Supports the delivery of large transformational programmes and projects with budgets up to £3m and deliver key strategic outcomes attached to project, which include multiple technology, process, and cultural changes for customers and colleagues
* Ensure that the team are supporting the end users throughout the delivery of the change so that the implementation is successful, and outcomes are achieved
* Deliver the key strategic outcomes attached to the assigned project.
* Pro-actively monitor the progress of work-packages within the project including surfacing capacity, pacing, or resourcing issues and initiating corrective actions as applicable
* Be responsible for the effective delivery of your projects, working closely with the business owner. You will work with senior leaders and functional teams to ensure that the project objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints.
* Work in collaboration with the service providers across NHS Supply Chain to ensure effective management and execution of your projects to deliver against elements of NHS Supply Chain’s strategic objectives.
Qualifications
* Proven industry experience of successfully managing large scale, complex projects and embedding transformational change
* Matrix management experience of project delivery teams
* Demonstrable understanding of project management methodologies as per MSP/ Prince 2 / Agile or equivalent standard
* Experience in scoping and priority setting for large or complex changes and engaging senior stakeholders
* Experience in project cost management across multiple delivery partners
* Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience of managing a third-party vendor is desirable
* Experience and knowledge of healthcare sector either public or private
* Good understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain organisations
* Relevant business change qualification (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR) or equivalent level of experience
Benefits
* Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
* Recognise your hard work through annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
* In-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
* 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
* Flexible Benefits Scheme with options such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions.
* 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
* Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.
Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career.
How to Apply
Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role by emailing Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk.
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