FTC – Project Manager role

Job Description

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Project Manager – Health Data & Research

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Contract: 12 months FTC

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Location: Scotland – remote

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Start Date: ASAP

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We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join an established Project Management team and report directly to the Portfolio Lead.

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This is a newly created position following significant new funding secured through the Health Data Research programme, with multiple projects now being delivered across the portfolio.

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The programme is focused on improving the use and accessibility of health data, supporting research and innovation and enabling better access to valuable patient and healthcare information

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The Role

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As Project Manager, you will oversee and coordinate multiple concurrent projects across the portfolio, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring delivery remains aligned with wider programme objectives.

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A key aspect of the role will be working with external partner organisations who may take responsibility for day-to-day project delivery based on their specialist expertise. You will retain oversight of delivery, governance, risks, dependencies and outcomes.

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Projects may include initiatives focused on data accessibility, wider health data improvement, working across a complex network of academic, research, public-sector and external stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage and coordinate multiple projects across the Health Data Research portfolio.

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• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies.

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• Coordinate delivery across internal teams and external partner organisations.

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• Maintain strong project governance and ensure projects remain aligned to programme objectives.

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• Act as a central point of contact for project stakeholders and delivery partners.

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• Monitor progress, identify issues and take appropriate action to maintain momentum.

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• Manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects.

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• Build effective relationships with academic, research, public-sector and senior stakeholders.

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• Provide clear project updates and reporting to the Portfolio Lead and wider stakeholders.

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• Ensure appropriate consideration of data governance, information governance and data management throughout delivery.

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About You

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We are looking for a strong Project Manager who can demonstrate:

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• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

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• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

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• Experience working across organisational boundaries and with external delivery partners.

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• Experience within public sector and/or higher education environments.

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• Knowledge of data governance, information governance and data management.

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• Confidence engaging with academic, research and senior stakeholder groups.

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• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and planning skills.

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• The ability to manage competing demands within a complex portfolio.

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• A proactive approach to driving projects forward and maintaining delivery momentum.

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• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

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This is particularly suited to a Project Manager who is comfortable operating across multiple projects and stakeholders, rather than someone focused on delivering a single standalone project.

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