Job summary
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the NICE Business Plan by leading NICE's Programme Management Office. You will ensure NICE Directorates' plans are rigorously designed and managed, including that they have clear KPIs, milestones and deliverables, and that they manage risks, issues and dependencies effectively. You will also make sure that NICE has effective reporting and governance processes in place to drive performance, and that these processes run efficiently and seamlessly, including by collating the reports, reviewing governance processes, and stepping back to assess overarching performance and risks indicators.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) exists to help improve the quality, sustainability and productivity of health and social care in England. We have an international reputation for our approach to producing guidance and information on effective practice that supports better decisions and helps the health and care system to prioritise its investment. We are one of the world leaders in the work that we do.
Main duties of the job
As Programme Management Office Manager, you will:
o Provide leadership and programme management expertise to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of NICE's Business Plano Lead Business Plan programme governance processeso Work with the Head of Delivery to develop the capacity and capability of the Programme Management Officeo Support project leads to develop project plans, maintain and update project information, and track actions, milestones, key performance indicators, risks and issues and quantitative/qualitative benefitso Manage systems that support the efficient collation and reporting of performance indicators (e.g. Power BI)o Produce, consolidate, and issue reports as necessary with input from Directorate leads, in line with programme governance requirementso Maintain the register of programme risks and issues, escalating risks and issues, and review with the Head of Deliveryo Establish and manage appropriate escalation processeso Review and challenge all elements of plans to ensure they are clearly articulated, metrics are robust, financial plans and forecasts are realistic and achievable and that risk assessments are completed appropriatelyo Ensure strong and continually developing stakeholder involvement in all major programme worko Through continuing professional development maintain an up-to-date knowledge of programme and project management methodologies, standards, procedures, and national guidance
About us
The Strategy, Policy and International Directorate supports NICE's Executive Team to define NICE's strategy, build and execute plans to implement it, and adapt it to changing circumstances. The Delivery Unit sits in this Directorate and leads NICE's work on planning, performance management, project management and change management. It designs and oversees the reporting and governance structures that guide the delivery of NICE's business plan, actively appraises performance to support the Chief Executive's management of the programme, and drives delivery and problem solving of NICE's top priority projects.
Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Benefits:o We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discountso We provide a thorough induction programmeo Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunitieso We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balanceo We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the communityo We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Project management and/or programme management office qualification, P30, PRINCE2, ITIL, MSP etc (or experience of delivery)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a Programme Management Office with demonstrable successful delivery of programme and project outputs to required time, quality, and cost. Ideally involving the successful delivery of a large organisation's business plan.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of presenting with confidence to a variety of audiences including to senior executives
Skills
Essential
- Able to manage and plan a broad range of complex activities and diverse workloads under significant time pressure and senior scrutiny
Skills
Essential
- Able to draw insightful conclusions and recommendations from performance reporting that guide Executive-level decision-making.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Address
2nd Floor
Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ