Data & Digital Project Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BLACKBURN, BB2 3HH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Data & Digital Project Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination and delivery of assigned Data & Digital projects across East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will ensure that projects are delivered in line with agreed objectives, timescales, budgets, quality standards and governance requirements, supporting the Trusts wider digital transformation priorities and the delivery of safe, personal and effective care. Working within the Informatics Directorate, the post holder will lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, bringing together clinical, operational, technical, training, business change and supplier colleagues to deliver digital, data and technology-enabled change. The role will require strong project management discipline, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex priorities in a busy NHS environment. The post holder will be expected to work with a significant degree of autonomy, using recognised project management methodology and internal governance processes to plan, monitor and control delivery. They will be responsible for identifying and managing risks, issues, dependencies and project exceptions, escalating appropriately where matters fall outside agreed tolerances or require senior decision-making. A key part of the role will be to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that project requirements are understood, benefits are identified and realised, and change is implemented safely and sustainably. The post holder will support effective decision-making through the production of accurate project documentation, highlight reports, board papers, options appraisals, evaluations and post-implementation reviews. The role will also involve managing project resources, supporting business change, monitoring supplier and customer relationships, maintaining awareness of relevant legislation and policy developments, and ensuring that projects comply with Trust policies, information governance, data protection and IT security requirements. Main responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of assigned Data & Digital projects, ensuring they are planned, governed, monitored and delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards. Develop, maintain and monitor comprehensive project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, issues, actions and benefits. Apply recognised project management methodology, including PRINCE2 principles and local governance frameworks, to ensure effective project control and assurance. Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring the right mix of clinical, operational, technical, training, business change and supplier input is in place. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery and effective communication. Engage with clinical, operational and corporate services to understand business needs, service priorities and digital requirements. Support the identification, evaluation and implementation of digital and data solutions that meet organisational objectives and improve services. Prepare and present project documentation, including terms of reference, business cases, options appraisals, highlight reports, exception reports, project board papers, evaluation reports and post-implementation reviews. Monitor project progress, resource utilisation and delivery performance, identifying delays, constraints and risks to successful delivery. Manage project risks and issues, including maintaining risk registers, issue logs and action plans, and escalating exceptions with clear recommendations. Monitor and report project expenditure, supporting effective cost control and budget management. Apply quality management processes to ensure that project outputs are fit for purpose and meet agreed requirements. Work with business change, training and operational colleagues to identify service impacts, training needs, policy changes and staff groups affected by digital change. Support the development and delivery of implementation and rollout plans, ensuring that systems, processes and services are introduced in a safe and controlled way. Liaise directly with ELHT managers and service leads on implementation, training, operational change and business issues linked to Data & Digital projects. Work closely with suppliers to ensure agreed specifications, developments, contracted services and service levels are delivered. Maintain awareness of national and local NHS digital, data, clinical, operational and policy developments that may affect assigned projects. Ensure projects comply with Trust policies, information governance requirements, data protection, IT security principles, relevant legislation and national guidance. Provide leadership, guidance and direction to project team members and act as a first point of escalation for project management issues. Prioritise competing work demands, make day-to-day project decisions and initiate action within agreed managerial direction. Negotiate with stakeholders and service managers to secure the required commitment, resources and support for project delivery. Provide a balanced, evidence-based and well-considered approach to complex project decisions and recommendations. Support benefits realisation by ensuring expected outcomes are clearly identified, monitored and evaluated. Contribute to continuous improvement across the Data & Digital portfolio by sharing learning, improving project documentation and supporting effective governance. Maintain own professional development and comply with Trust and departmental policies, mandatory training requirements and statutory responsibilities.

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