Technical Project Manager Manchester, England
Job description
Grade & Salary: Grade 7 lower £49,592-£58769
This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest Virology
departments in England. The Virology department forms part
of The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership
(MMMP), which is a collaboration between Manchester
University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and UK Health
Security Agency (UKHSA). The laboratory therefore provides
both a clinical Virology service and a public health Virology
service to the North-West of England and beyond.
The main responsibilities of this role are to plan and
manage the delivery of all pathology IT projects to
support the collaboration between MMMP and key
partners and stakeholders.
This will involve facilitating and monitoring progress of
projects within and across Manchester UKHSA site(s)
resolving any project issues and supporting the effective
delivery of solutions.
The post holder will coordinate project delivery,
including linking in with other initiatives as and when
appropriate. They will support and manage Manchester
UKHSA pathology IT and project staff (direct and/or
indirect reports) to ensure successful project
The main duties of this role are:
To facilitate in the defining of the project scope, goals and
deliverables and plan and schedule project timelines;
leadonplanningandimplementationofidentified
projects; this will involve working closely with budget
holders, suppliers and key stakeholders.
The post holder will hold regular meetings with project
teams, internal and external stakeholders; and work
closely with Pathology IT and UKHSA to ensure project
targets and deadlines are met. This role also requires the
post holder to be responsible for the implementation,
installation, management and maintenance of MMMP
IM&T systems at MFT, key partners and all stakeholders
The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the
development and life cycling of existing hardware and
software.
The post holder will work fully with the laboratory
departments, Trust and Directorate IT Team and manage
the local MMMP IT team.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where
Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to
actively encourage applications from everyone, including
groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our
staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an
inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions
to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.
We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by
removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of
opportunity for all.
Please note, as part of the selection process, you may be
asked to prepare to deliver a presentation or take a test.
Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW
This competition will involve an interview either by video or on-site.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).
You will also be asked to provide information within the ‘Employer/ Activity history’ section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history.
Please note that part of the interview process may include a test or presentation.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 13thJune 2023– unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Shortlist: w/c 19thJune 2023
Interviews: TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
About UK Health Security Agency
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
