Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and transformational Digital Team. The role requires a good understanding of implementing technology and project management in the health sector.
The post is within the Digital Services Directorate and provides an ideal platform to learn and develop within the NHS and the digital field.
- Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Job Title: Senior Project Manager
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 14 October 2025
Main Duties
- Manage and control the delivery of complex digital projects forming part of Digital Response strategic aims.
- Play a pivotal role in the delivery of key strategic digital projects within the Health Community.
- Work as part of the Digital Innovation & Transformation Team.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, organise events or workshops, and ensure successful delivery of multiple projects.
- Lead when appropriate, while being able to work successfully as part of a team.
Note: A project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2, or equivalent experience, is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge (Essential)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- APMP / PRINCE2 practitioner or equivalent project management experience
- Postgraduate diploma or experience at equivalent level
- Appreciation of clinicians’ needs in the workplace
- In-depth knowledge of organisational structures and project delegation routes
- Understanding of the Health Board’s area, including social and economic character
- Evidence of further development through education/training
Desirable: MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) practitioner
Experience (Essential)
- Experience at clinical, technical (e.g. Informatics), or managerial level
- Proven record in formal medium-scale project management
- Experience coordinating multi-level/multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
- Experience in healthcare
- Knowledge of procurement processes, including IT contract negotiations
Language Skills
- Welsh speaker (Level 1) desirable
- English and/or Welsh speakers welcome
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
- Over 13,000 staff deliver primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disability services.
- Partnership with local authorities, public, private, and third sector colleagues, as well as volunteers.
Services include:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais (Aberystwyth), Glangwili (Carmarthen), Prince Philip (Llanelli), Withybush (Haverfordwest)
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley, Llandovery, Tregaron, Tenby, and South Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan
- 47 general practices, dental and orthodontic practices, 97 community pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and domiciliary providers
- Mental health and learning disabilities services
Additional Information
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; training and support are available.
- Assessments & Interviews: 21 October 2025.
- The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Skilled Worker sponsorship is available.
- Applicants requiring sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
- Criminal record checks are required for overseas applicants (for countries lived in 12+ months within the past 10 years).
How to Apply
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