Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager – AI & Automation Implementation

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Location: Bolton, UK (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

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Salary: £55,000 Base + 10% Bonus (Paid Twice Yearly)

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Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Potential to Go Permanent)

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🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available (UK Right to Work Required)

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About the Opportunity

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My client is the UK's largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, who are in the middle of one of the most exciting digital transformations in UK healthcare.

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They're rolling out AI-powered diagnostics, automated patient bookings, AI-driven call handling, and RPA for referrals processing across 70+ sites nationally.

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Our client is expanding their Business Improvement team and hiring a Project Manager to help implement these AI and automation initiatives. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a possibility of going permanent – they have a track record of converting FTCs to permanent roles.

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Even if it doesn't convert, a year of AI and automation project experience will make you significantly more employable in this rapidly growing space.

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What You'll Do

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You'll be the one actually delivering the transformation initiatives – managing projects from initiation through to closure, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects land successfully.

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You'll work alongside the Change Manager, who handles governance and PMO oversight, while you focus on implementation and delivery.

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Key responsibilities include:

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• Managing the full project lifecycle from initiation through to closure

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• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets

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• Identifying and documenting project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies

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• Coordinating project team members and ensuring clear roles and responsibilities

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• Facilitating meetings and workshops with stakeholders and subject matter experts

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• Utilising Prince2 and/or Agile methodologies to deliver projects

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• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and business process mapping

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• Managing project budgets and resources within scope and timeframes

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• Building and maintaining strong working relationships across the business

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What Our Client Is Looking For

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They want someone who's used to seeing projects through end-to-end – not just components of larger programmes. They need a solid IT Project Manager who can take ownership and deliver.

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You'll ideally have:

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• 3+ years' experience as a Project Manager

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• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale digital projects in a fast-paced environment

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• End-to-end project delivery – from initiation to closure

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• Prince2 and/or Agile certification is essential

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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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• Experience with project management software (MS Project, JIRA, or similar)

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• AI, Automation, or RPA experience – a real bonus, not a must-have

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• Lean/Six Sigma certification is highly desirable

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• Healthcare experience is a plus but not essential

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Why Join?

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This is a chance to join a business tackling the right problem at the right moment. Most healthcare transformation is still in the early stages – our client is already leading the way with AI and automation, and they're looking to accelerate.

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You'll work with a team that's genuinely passionate about making a difference – improving patient outcomes, cutting NHS waiting times, and using technology to do things that actually matter. They're not just talking about transformation; they're delivering it.

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• Great Place to Work certified for wellbeing, development, and healthcare

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• Average patient satisfaction score of 92% – considered exceptional in healthcare

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• Real traction – 70+ sites, 500+ production-grade automation programmes delivered

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• End-to-end ownership – you'll own projects from start to finish

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• Fast-paced environment – they move quickly, make decisions, and get things done

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• Opportunity to work at the forefront – AI, automation, and digital transformation in healthcare

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• Strong perm potential – FTCs have converted to permanent roles before

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Important Notes for Applicants:

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• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract – please only apply if you're comfortable with this.

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• The role requires you to be in our Bolton office 2 days per week – you must be within a commutable distance (25–30 mile radius).

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• UK Right to Work is required – visa sponsorship is not available.

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If you're passionate about AI, automation, and digital transformation in healthcare, and you're ready to own projects from end to end, I'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.

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