Cancer Service Project Manager

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Administration
Salary: Competitive salary

Job Description

Job Title ; Cancer Services Project Manager

Department ;Cancer Service

Reports to ;Head of Cancer Services

Date ;2026

Overall Purpose of Job

The Cancer Services Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting strategic transformation programmes across the Cancer Service, driving service innovation, digital transformation, operational excellence and long-term strategic growth. The role provides programme leadership across major organisational initiatives, including oncology digital platforms, service redesign, performance improvement, data and analytics, and implementation of the Beacon Cancer Strategy.

Working closely with Executive Management, the Head of Strategy, Oncology Leadership, IT, Data Analytics and multidisciplinary clinical teams, the Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting complex cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, ensuring successful delivery of strategic objectives while supporting exceptional patient care through innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based decision making.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Strategic Programme & Project Management

• Lead the planning, governance and delivery of strategic Cancer Services projects, ensuring successful execution from business case development through implementation and post-go-live optimisation.
• Develop project scopes, business requirements, implementation roadmaps, governance structures, risk registers and project documentation aligned with organisational priorities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, vendors and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and in accordance with organisational objectives.
• Support Oncology Leadership in mobilising and delivering the Beacon Cancer Strategy, coordinating strategic workstreams and monitoring delivery against agreed milestones.

Digital Transformation & Clinical Systems

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the OncoLens Tumour Board Platform, including requirements gathering, vendor engagement, implementation planning, testing, deployment and post-implementation optimisation.
• Lead the redesign and standardisation of multidisciplinary tumour board workflows to improve operational efficiency, governance, documentation quality and user experience.
• Develop and maintain tumour board governance documentation including policies, procedures, user manuals and operational standards in collaboration with Oncology Leadership and Senior Management.
• Work collaboratively with IT, vendors and clinical stakeholders to support digital innovation and future integration of oncology systems within the hospital's technology landscape.
• Support the evaluation, design and implementation of future digital solutions that enhance patient pathways, clinical decision-making and operational performance.
• Support the implementation and delivery of the Beacon Cancer Strategy, translating strategic objectives into executable programmes and measurable outcomes.
• Support strategic planning initiatives supporting future growth of the Cancer Institute, including capacity planning, service expansion, operational modelling and business case development.
• Undertake market research, benchmarking and environmental analysis to identify opportunities for growth, service innovation and competitive positioning.
• Develop strategic recommendations supported by financial, operational and activity modelling to inform Executive decision-making.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead operational improvements across the Cancer Service, coordinating multidisciplinary actions, monitoring operational performance and driving continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and lead improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimise patient pathways, resource utilisation and departmental workflows.
• Lead implementation of operational improvement initiatives, including medication workflow optimisation, enhanced data capture processes and service redesign programmes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through structured performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Lead the development and implementation of operational dashboards across Cancer Services, ensuring accurate, timely and meaningful reporting to support clinical and operational decision-making.
• Oversee the integration, governance and quality of oncology data across multiple information systems, ensuring reliable reporting and data integrity.
• Design and implement performance reporting frameworks, establishing key operational and strategic metrics aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with Data Analytics and IT teams to deliver scalable reporting solutions and enhance organisational data capability.

Executive Reporting & Performance Management

• Produce comprehensive monthly Executive Performance Reports for Executive Leadership, providing analysis of operational performance across Cancer Services.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying emerging trends, risks, opportunities and improvement priorities.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and strategic papers for Executive Management and senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex operational and analytical information into clear, concise and actionable recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Capacity Planning & Resource Optimisation

• Conduct detailed capacity, utilisation and demand analyses across Cancer Services to support sustainable service planning and resource allocation.
• Develop forecasting models and scenario analyses to inform future service expansion and operational planning.
• Support workforce planning through analysis of staffing requirements, operational activity and service demand.
• Provide analytical support for workforce management systems, ensuring operational data informs effective resource utilisation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Executive Management, Oncology Leadership, clinicians, nursing teams, Information Technology, Data Analytics, external vendors and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary workshops, project meetings, steering groups and governance forums to ensure alignment, communication and successful programme delivery.
• Ensure project governance, risk management and reporting structures are maintained throughout all programme lifecycles.
• Represent Cancer Services on cross-functional organisational projects and strategic working groups.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and recognised project management methodologies to deliver sustainable service improvements.
• Promote innovation by identifying opportunities to introduce new technologies, digital solutions and evidence-based practices across Cancer Services.
• Ensure projects align with clinical governance standards, organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of emerging developments in oncology, healthcare technology, digital transformation and cancer service delivery to inform future strategic initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of strategic priorities, operational objectives and project deliverables.
• Develop professional presentations, business cases, reports and communications for both operational and executive audiences using advanced Microsoft Office, Power BI and data visualisation tools.
• Effectively communicate complex strategic, operational and analytical information to a wide range of stakeholders, supporting organisational engagement and informed decision-making.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Management, Healthcare Management, Business Administration or a related field is desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent Continuous Improvement qualification) desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) desirable.

Experience

• Experience delivering digital transformation programmes, healthcare technology implementations or clinical systems projects.
• Proven experience working with multidisciplinary clinical teams, senior leadership and external vendors.
• Experience in strategic planning, business case development and organisational change initiatives.
• Experience in data analysis, performance reporting, dashboard development and operational performance management.
• Experience preparing executive reports, presentations and strategic papers for senior management.
• Experience facilitating workshops, steering committees and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Knowledge of healthcare operational processes, clinical governance and service improvement methodologies.
• Experience within oncology or acute hospital services is highly desirable.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Strong project and programme management skills, including planning, governance, risk management, dependency management and benefits realisation.
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