241624 (SM) Senior Project Manager

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As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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The use of the term "Senior" or "Junior" in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.

To project manage the development and implementation of multiple organisational information system / eHealth projects within NHS Lothian, approved by the Informatics Management Group.

To manage a group of inter-related project initiatives, co ordinate project activities, set work packages for project staff (analysts, business users, developers and infrastructure technicians) and co ordinate quality assurance testing. To manage the project team ensuring project management techniques are effectively applied for all aspects of each project and ensure successful implementation of all projects within defined resources, costs and timescales.

To manage a variety of project implementations, from local in house solutions to large scale commercial products and their component parts. To manage the deployment and integration of upgrades and version releases for clinical operational systems , management information systems and any related National (SEHD) Programmes of development and the implementation of eHealth systems to meet National standards.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact John Sturgeon on or