Data & Digital Project Manager
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data & Digital Project Manager to join the Informatics Directorate at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of digital, data and technology-enabled change projects that improve services for patients, colleagues and the wider organisation.
The successful candidate will manage assigned projects from initiation through to implementation, evaluation and benefits realisation. This will include developing project plans, managing risks and issues, monitoring progress, supporting budget control, preparing reports and ensuring delivery in line with agreed governance, timescales and quality standards.
You will work closely with clinical, operational, technical, training, business change and supplier colleagues to ensure solutions are implemented safely, effectively and sustainably. The role requires excellent communication, organisation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex NHS environment.
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The post holder will manage the day-to-day delivery of assigned Data & Digital projects, ensuring they are planned, governed, monitored and delivered to agreed objectives, timescales, budgets and quality standards.
Key duties include developing project plans, maintaining risk and issue logs, producing highlight reports and supporting project board assurance. The role will involve coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams, engaging clinical and operational stakeholders, managing supplier relationships and supporting the implementation of digital solutions across the Trust.
The post holder will identify project risks, issues, dependencies and benefits, escalating exceptions where required and supporting effective decision-making. They will also work with business change, training and operational colleagues to understand service impacts, support rollout planning and help ensure digital change is embedded safely and effectively.
The role requires autonomy, sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands while supporting improvements to patient care, staff experience and operational effectiveness.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering safe, personal and effective care, supported by modern, reliable and innovative digital services. Within the Informatics Directorate, the Data & Digital team plays a key role in enabling service improvement, operational efficiency and better outcomes for patients and staff through the successful delivery of digital, data and technology-enabled change.
You will be joining a supportive, professional and forward-thinking team that works collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical, training, business change and supplier colleagues across the organisation. The team has a strong work ethic, with a focus on high-quality project delivery, clear communication, effective governance and continuous improvement. We value people who are proactive, organised, approachable and able to build trusted relationships while managing complex priorities in a busy NHS environment.
In return, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference to patient care and staff experience. You will be supported to develop your skills, contribute to Trust-wide digital transformation and work as part of an organisation that values teamwork, inclusion, professional development, staff wellbeing and the delivery of excellent services for our communities.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carl Fairclough Job title: Assistant Director - Systems Email address: carl.fairclough@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01254 733021
