Project Manager
Salary from £43,231.00 to £52,679.00
Closing Date: 30 April 2026
How to Apply
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Further Info
About the Vacancy
The Project Manager will play a key part in the growth and development of the Service Development directorate. The remit of the directorate includes supporting the implementation of organisational change initiatives and support to the various programmes within the Change Portfolio. Collaboration with colleague across the organisation and liaising with partners at national, regional or local level is key. The Directorate will also hold responsibility to support the transformation of NHS 24’s existing services and support functions through the provision of expertise across the Directorate’s structure: Engagement and Insights, Digital and Service Development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects from initiation to implementation ensuring that the project produces the required products, to the required standard of quality, and delivers the expected benefits, all within the specified constraints of time and cost
- Continually implement and promote NHS 24’s standard project management methodology through best practice and national benchmarking
- Work with the project board and project team to develop an exit strategy or sustainability plan for beyond the conclusion of the project
- Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure accurate project status updates. Liaise with Finance representatives to update financial reporting, progress tracking, benefits base-lining and benefits monitoring
Key Competencies
- Be educated to SCQF Level 9 or have equivalent experience of Project Management, preferably within the health service
- Demonstrate experience of Project Management methods e.g. PRINCE 2, Agile or MSP Accreditation
- Have significant practical experience in the management of projects of work. Ideally with a scope and range overarching several departments/an organisation.
- Be experienced and knowledgeable of budgetary and control processes
- Evidence analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills