Job Advert: Data Programme Lead
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Data Programme Lead to join our organisation and provide strategic leadership in the delivery of complex healthcare data and informatics programmes. This is a senior leadership role where you will oversee major programmes of work, ensuring alignment with national priorities and delivering measurable improvements for patients, staff, and the wider healthcare system.
Responsibilities
* Provide programme leadership for large-scale, complex data and informatics programmes.
* Ensure effective programme governance, planning, monitoring, and delivery in line with recognised methodologies (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2).
* Lead on change management and process redesign to improve prescribing, informatics, and wider healthcare delivery.
* Manage programme budgets and oversee resource allocation to deliver value for money.
* Lead on procurement processes and contract negotiations, particularly for informatics systems and services.
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with national programme boards, senior executives, clinicians, and professional groups.
* Provide visible leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering large, complex programmes in a healthcare or data environment. You will have exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at the highest levels.
Qualifications (Essential)
* Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience.
* Programme Management qualification (e.g., MSP) or equivalent experience.
* Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
Skills & Experience (Essential)
* Significant senior management experience in programme management, ideally in healthcare or informatics.
* Extensive knowledge of change management, process redesign, and healthcare informatics.
* Proven leadership and team management skills.
* Strong understanding of project and programme planning, monitoring, and control techniques.
* Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
* Knowledge and experience of procurement processes, including contract negotiation for informatics.
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey highly complex and sensitive information to a wide range of stakeholders.
* Strong organisational, analytical, and judgement skills when dealing with complicated issues.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing environment.
* Persuasive, resilient, and highly motivated, with a commitment to driving improvement and delivering results.
Rates depend on experience and client requirements
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