Job Summary:
The Digital Projects Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering key technology-enabled business projects that form part of the Praxis Care Digital Strategy. The role will focus initially on the successful implementation of core systems identified within Year 1 of the roadmap, including workforce management and operational systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and achieve agreed business benefits.
The role may contribute to the future development of project management capability across the organisation as the Digital Strategy evolves.
They will define and manage the level of Project Governance required to manage the Projects based upon Praxis Project Management Policy, past experience, the risks involved and best practice.
Please note, we can only accept applications with a covering letter accompanying the CV. Your cover letter must detail how you specifically meet the 7 requirements outlined in the job description. You can enter this cover letter in the cover letter box when completing your online application. Applications will not be shortlisted if the cover letter detailing the above is not completed.
Key Accountabilities:
Benefits Definition
Define the business case for IT investment including cost savings, efficiency gains, improved reporting, and risk reduction.
User Requirements
Lead Business Analyst requirements gathering by identifying stakeholders, planning requirements approach and engage users. Gather, analyses, document and priorities requirements with stakeholders into User Requirements Documents.
Vendor Selection & Evaluation
Identify and evaluate vendors through structured processes such as Requests for Proposals. Assess vendors against technical fit, cost, security, scalability, and organizational requirements.
Vendor Negotiation & Contract Management
Assist with commercial negotiations including pricing, licensing, SLAs, and contract terms. Ensure agreements support long-term cost control, service quality, and risk mitigation.
Implementation & Delivery Management
Plan and deliver IT systems including timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones. Coordinate internal teams and vendors to ensure successful project execution.
Change & Adoption
Develop project communication plans, support training and adoption activities, work with business leads to prepare services for change and monitor adoption and post-implementation benefits.
Governance
Manage Project Governance by setting, monitoring and managing the appropriate controls to ensure Projects are delivering on time, budget, quality and within risk constraints agreed for the project.
Benefits Realisation
Track and ensure delivery of expected benefits post-implementation. Measure KPIs, adoption levels, and financial/operational gains. Conduct post-implementation reviews.
All applicants for positions at the level of Manager or above within Praxis Care are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. This includes any direct or indirect involvement with individuals, firms, companies, or organisations that have, or are seeking to establish, a contractual relationship with Praxis Care.
Failure to declare such interests may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. If a conflict of interest is identified after an appointment has been made, it may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
PRAXIS CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
About The Role
Requirements of the Role:
* You will be required to participate in the company appraisal and staff review process
* To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times
* To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations and policies
* To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary
* To work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service
The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.
Experience & Qualifications:
Primary Degree in IT, Project Management or Business-related subject
and
5+ years’ experience in Project Management roles leading the implementation of ‘off-the-shelf’ systems covering the whole process end to end.
OR
HND/BTEC level in IT, Project Management or Business related subject
and
7+ years’ experience in Project Management roles leading the implementation of ‘off-the-shelf’ systems covering the whole process end to end.
OR
10+ years’ experience in Project Management roles leading the implementation of ‘off-the-shelf’ systems covering the whole process end to end.
Outline how you meet one of the above three essential education/experience criteria
AND then demonstrate how you meet each one of the following essential skills criteria in no more than 300 hundreds words per item showing your practical experience in each area on the Projects that you have delivered, with the dates to and from you fulfilled the role and for which employer.
1. Business Case Development
2. Business Analysis and Production of User Requirements
3. Vendor Selection and Evaluation
4. Project Implementation from inception to post project reviews
5. Project Governance
6. Change & Adoption
7. Benefits Realisation
Skills & Competencies:
* Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle(If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s license, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post)
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, using all tools necessary to ensure the smooth running of Projects
* Ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and support organisational change.
* Team leadership including mentoring digital/IT teams
Required Criteria
* Primary Degree in IT, Project Management or Business-related subject
* 5+ years’ experience in Project Management roles leading the implementation of ‘off-the-shelf’ systems covering the whole process end to end.
* HND/BTEC level in IT, Project Management or Business related subject
* 7+ years’ experience in Project Management roles leading the implementation of ‘off-the-shelf’ systems covering the whole process end to end.
* 10+ years’ experience in Project Management roles leading the implementation of ‘off-the-shelf’ systems covering the whole process end to end.
* Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s license, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post)
Desired Criteria
* Background within the charity, housing, or social care sectors.
* Experience of implementing: Workforce management systems, Care management systems, Housing / property systems
* Relevant IT or Project Management Qualifications
Skills Needed
Business Process Improvement, Budgeting and Forecasting, Communication
About The Company
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Company Culture
Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.
If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Praxis Care: Company Limited By Guarantee | Registered Office 25-31 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AA| Registered in Northern Ireland (NI017623) | Registered with the Charity Commission Northern Ireland (NIC103672) | Registered in Ireland (908491) | Registered Office: Unit 18, Ardee Business Park, Hale Street, Ardee, Co Louth, A92 XH76 | Registered with Charities Regulatory Authority (20100919) | Registered as a Charity in the Isle of Man (0826)
Company Benefits
Why Join Praxis Care?
* Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
* CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.
* Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
* Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.
* Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.
* Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.
Want to learn more about what benefits Praxis Care has to offer?
Click the link below for full access to our employee benefits brochure and see what makes this opportunity even more rewarding:
Benefits-brochure_v2.pdf
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events
Salary
£45,799.00 - £53,553.00 per year