Band 7 - Senior ICT Redevelopment Project Manager, Redevelopment
The closing date is 21 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior IT Project Manager in the ICT Department of West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust. The role is to support the ICT department and the Trust Redevelopment Programme with a number of key projects related to the next stage of work to deliver a new Watford General Hospital.
This is a fixed term contract for two years.
Main duties of the job
Lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of complex ICT projects with a focus on the Trust's redevelopment programme at Watford General Hospital impacting both clinical and non-clinical services, from initiation through to successful completion.
Establish project milestones and plans in collaboration with the ICT Programme Manager, Trust Redevelopment team, other project managers and project sponsor.
Scope ICT requirements for Trust redevelopment programme projects, including new builds, refurbishments, office moves, decanting, and demolition works.
Complete all user requests for project work within the specified time.
Oversee the installation, configuration and management of all hardware and software of information system projects as assigned within the project timelines.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated PM with experience who is passionate and has excellent organisation and communication skills. This PM will need a good understanding of the NHS and come with a background of IT related projects.
This role offers significant experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and has insight into a diverse range of issues.
The role will be part of a dynamic ICT team committed to achieving improvements directly within the IT department and West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust as a whole.
Education and qualifications
* Degree level education or equivalent level of experience in ICT, project management, or a related discipline, ideally in the NHS
* PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent recognised project management qualification) or demonstrable experience working to PRINCE2 principles.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in ICT or project management.
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge of ICT project lifecycle management, including project scoping, requirements definition, and delivery models.
* Strong knowledge of PRINCE2 methodologies, governance, and documentation standards
* Strong knowledge of ICT systems, infrastructure, and application deployments within complex organisations
* Understanding of change management processes, including Change Advisory Boards (CAB).
* Awareness of information governance, data protection, and legislative requirements impacting ICT projects
* Knowledge of financial management principles relating to project budgets and procurement.
* Knowledge of NHS ICT environments, clinical systems, and outsourced IT service models (ITO).
* Awareness of current and emerging ICT trends, hardware, and software technologies
Experience
* Proven experience leading complex ICT projects from initiation through to completion preferably within the healthcare industry.
* Demonstrable experience scoping ICT projects, including gathering, analysing, and documenting business, clinical, and technical requirements.
* Experience producing detailed and comprehensive work requests and project documentation to engage ITO and third party resources.
* Experience managing projects that impact both clinical and non‑clinical services.
* Experience working autonomously as a lead project specialist within agreed governance frameworks.
* Experience producing high‑quality, complete, and accurate project and technical documentation
* Experience of stakeholder engagement at all organisational levels, including senior managers, clinicians, and external suppliers.
* Experience managing outsourced ICT providers and third party suppliers.
* Experience identifying, analysing, escalating, and resolving complex ICT issues.
* Experience managing project budgets, including quotations, approvals, requisitions, receipting, and invoice authorisation
* Experience developing and delivering project communication plans.
* Experience of delivering ICT projects within the NHS.
* Experience in procurement exercises, tender documentation, and supplier evaluations.
* Experience of leading and delivering Redevelopment related IT projects.
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.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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