Project Manager

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK's foremost care providers. Our mission is to provide the best possible care to elderly and vulnerable people, so we're growing and improving our services. The digital transformation projects scheduled across the business are a key aspect of this mission, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join us, working to ensure the successful implementation of new digital technologies.

NEED TO HAVE:
Proven track record of management and prioritisation of projects
Ability to engage at the most senior level to secure buy-in and support and provide challenge in an effective way
Previous experience in managing digital implementation projects
Commercial astuteness
Ability to direct and motivate a work stream team and facilitate a learning culture within it
Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills, able to analyse complex and specialised data and information and devise plans accordingly
Ability to work under demanding timescales and remain calm under pressure
Ability to express specialised and complex ideas or principles to non-expert staff
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the UK on a weekly basis

NEED TO DO:
Oversee the Healthroster e-rostering roll out programme and management of implementation team
Determine the resources required to develop and ensure successful delivery of projects
Provide regular governance and projects reporting to the Programme Director, Business Owner and Executive team
Day-to-day management of the work stream to ensure objectives and deliverables are achieved within time/cost/quality constraints, whilst managing stakeholder expectations
Take responsibility for project documentation, including master project plan, risk register and issues log
Ensure solutions are rigorously challenged, tested and piloted before being implemented
Establish and monitor checks and balances to ensure an effective implementation
Own and oversee the production of high quality management information
Regularly canvass feedback and lessons learnt from customers and implement recommendations as appropriate for continuous improvement
Ensure a holistic implementation approach that seeks to embed lasting change
Consider all elements of change, including business impact, people, behaviours, and values

As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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