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Job description

Join the public sector as a Project Development and Implementation Manager in Belfast, leading and managing the development of key projects and business cases within NIAS including all stages from initial concept to business case development and approval through to leading project management & implementation working with clinical and operational teams and external stakeholders. About the role: £28.48 per hour Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Belfast HQ. 37 hours a week. Temporary, approx 3 - 6 months Please note closing date for this vacancy is 22nd April 2026 12 noon - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.

Responsibilities

• Developing business cases for keys projects including those exceeding NIAS’ delegated limits of £1.5m to the standards as set out by The Northern Ireland Guide to Expenditure Appraisal and Evaluation (NIGEAE) for external approval by DOH and DOF.
• Managing the development and implementation of project plans to achieve project deliverables using relevant project methodologies.
• In the context of project and business case development, identify opportunities for further innovations that challenge the status quo and improve efficiencies and effectiveness for the benefit of the organisation and any wider impacts.
• Overseeing benefits realisation activities associated with the investment in relevant projects co-ordinating with project teams for the development of suitable benefits management tools.
• Leading on the development, implementation and maintenance of risk management processes and procedures in relation to all aspects of the project(s) ensuring compliance with NIAS’ Risk Management Policy and other associated policies.
• Planning, with the project team, the roll out and co-ordination of training for new processes, clinical and operational including applicable IT systems associated with relevant projects ensuring financial resources and operational requirements .
• Developing, managing and maintaining excellent working relationships and communications with all stakeholders, both within NIAS, key partners and within the wider HSC network acting as a key communicator and champion for relevant projects.
• Ensuring that financial profiles are fully costed within a business case to provide project resources inclusive of any optimism bias to mitigate financial risks.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional qualification and have worked for at least 3 years in a senior management role or project development/ management role.
• Or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project development /management role to include a minimum of 3 years senior management experience.
• Hold a relevant project management qualification such as Prince2 or Managing Successful Programmes.
• Demonstrate management of a range of successful projects using a recognised methodology from initiation to benefits realisation.
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to research, collate, interpret and analyse complex information to develop business cases to bring a project from initial concept through to development and implementation.
• Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders to influence and negotiate on challenging deadlines and service changes in order to achieve successful outcomes.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• (This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.)

Further Information

Location - Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Belfast HQ.