Programme Manager (Digital) - Band 8a

Job summary

2.0 WTE posts for advert - 1.0 WTE permanent & 1.0 WTE 12 month fixed term

The role of a Programme Manager is key for the success of our Trust's Digital Transformation Programme. The Programme Manager will deliver a key Digital Programme to tight deadlines while maintaining quality and managing risk.

You will have a very strong background delivering Digital programmes within healthcare and will be able to bridge the gap between IT infrastructure and clinical applications, having a good, high level technical understanding of both areas. You will be a meticulous planner, a forthright and clear communicator and an extremely proactive individual. NHS environments are challenging, colleagues have many different interests competing for their time, so in order for the Trust to deliver its strategic aims you will have to actively push and promote the Digital agenda. You will anticipate risks and discern issues, own problems and identify viable solutions as part of your programme management activities. You will provide leadership to the project teams you assemble and you will motivate the colleagues that comprise them to deliver their best. You will ensure that the projects you oversee deliver products that the end users are happy to receive and that fulfil their expectations and the needs of the patient. You will be passionate about the NHS, committed to excellence and you will believe that IT can deliver amazing, positive benefits to patient care, now and in the future.

Main duties of the job

There is a regular onsite presence expected with this role.

1. Lead project teams towards successful completion of key Digital projects

2. Work with stakeholders to define Project Briefs and create scopes of work

3. Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed and relevant project and programme plans, ensuring that projects adhere to these plans

4. Oversee a Digital programme, the interdependencies between projects and their impact on the realisation of strategic goals and tangible benefits

5. Ensure projects are delivered within tolerance while delivering the forecast benefits

6. Manage and forecast programme level costs then manage delivery within tolerance

7. To be an exemplar and leader within the Digital Team, to demonstrate what excellent programme management looks like and provide support and guidance to other members of the team

8. Line manage and effectively lead groups of leaders to agreed outcomes

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is over 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.

Details

Date posted

18 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0336

Job locations

Victoria Warehouse

Gloucester Docks

Gloucester

GL1 2EL

United Kingdom

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