Senior Project Manager
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,861 to £59,159 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | dependent on applicable NHS service. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Scotland, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | NHS 24 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Role
NHS 24 are looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager within their Transformation, Strategy, Planning and Performance Directorate within the Organisational PMO function. The role will involve the development of new services from inception through implementation and realisation of benefits, review of existing services, and support to the National Boards Collaborative.
The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead in establishing the structure and format of project, engage key stakeholders through workshops, meetings to drive forward the programme of work.
The post holder will lead projects using the appropriate project methodologies through to delivery at a local, organisational, or national level, depending on the scope and scale of the project. The Senior Project Manager will communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the successful delivery of Projects that may consist of multiple complex work streams as part of the TSPP Directorate’s Programme of Work as prioritised by the Executive Team and in meeting the NHS 24’s Strategy.
- Support the wider directorate with strategy implementation, organisational change initiatives and provide support to the National Boards Collaborative
- Support the transformation of NHS 24’s existing services and support functions through the provision of expertise across the Directorate’s structure: Engagement and Insights, Digital and TSPP
- Be accountable for the delivery of complex projects that will require them to lead multiple disciplinary teams
- Manage dependencies of varying complexity, potentially planning, and feeding into larger programmes and portfolios
- Manage risks, commercials, budgets, and resource
Balance complex deliverables in an environment where priorities can change
The successful applicant will;
- Be educated to SCQF level 11 or equivalent experience; with post-graduate professional education or have equivalent experience of project and portfolio management, preferably within the health service
- Hold a Programme/Project Management method e.g. PRINCE 2, Agile or MSP accreditation
- Demonstrate significant practical experience in the management of large programmes of work, with a scope and range overarching several departments/an organisation, and expert knowledge of project management methodologies and best practice.
- Exhibit experience of, and knowledge of core business analysis work including data modelling, requirements capture, process design, requirements analysis, functional specifications, high-level design.
Benefits
NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent contract on Band 7 £50,861 - £59,159* (pro rata). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service.
We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:
- 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
- NHS discounts on goods and services
- HELP, employee support and assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the successful financial management of a public organisation.
Interested?
For an informal chat please contact Graham Mirtle, Head of PMO via email at graham.mirtle@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk
Please download the Job Pack and Person Specification for full details of NHS 24 and this opportunity as well as the Candidate Application Guide which will support you in your application.
We recommend that prior to application candidates read all the information provided in the Job Pack as it contains much of the information about NHS 24 and this vacancy to support a successful application.
NHS 24 are looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager within their Transformation, Strategy, Planning and Performance Directorate within the Organisational PMO function. The role will involve the development of new services from inception through implementation and realisation of benefits, review of existing services, and support to the National Boards Collaborative.
The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead in establishing the structure and format of project, engage key stakeholders through workshops, meetings to drive forward the programme of work.
The post holder will lead projects using the appropriate project methodologies through to delivery at a local, organisational, or national level, depending on the scope and scale of the project. The Senior Project Manager will communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the successful delivery of Projects that may consist of multiple complex work streams as part of the TSPP Directorate’s Programme of Work as prioritised by the Executive Team and in meeting the NHS 24’s Strategy.
- Support the wider directorate with strategy implementation, organisational change initiatives and provide support to the National Boards Collaborative
- Support the transformation of NHS 24’s existing services and support functions through the provision of expertise across the Directorate’s structure: Engagement and Insights, Digital and TSPP
- Be accountable for the delivery of complex projects that will require them to lead multiple disciplinary teams
- Manage dependencies of varying complexity, potentially planning, and feeding into larger programmes and portfolios
- Manage risks, commercials, budgets, and resource
Balance complex deliverables in an environment where priorities can change
The successful applicant will;
- Be educated to SCQF level 11 or equivalent experience; with post-graduate professional education or have equivalent experience of project and portfolio management, preferably within the health service
- Hold a Programme/Project Management method e.g. PRINCE 2, Agile or MSP accreditation
- Demonstrate significant practical experience in the management of large programmes of work, with a scope and range overarching several departments/an organisation, and expert knowledge of project management methodologies and best practice.
- Exhibit experience of, and knowledge of core business analysis work including data modelling, requirements capture, process design, requirements analysis, functional specifications, high-level design.
Benefits
NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent contract on Band 7 £50,861 - £59,159* (pro rata). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service.
We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:
- 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
- NHS discounts on goods and services
- HELP, employee support and assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the successful financial management of a public organisation.
Interested?
For an informal chat please contact Graham Mirtle, Head of PMO via email at graham.mirtle@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk
Please download the Job Pack and Person Specification for full details of NHS 24 and this opportunity as well as the Candidate Application Guide which will support you in your application.
We recommend that prior to application candidates read all the information provided in the Job Pack as it contains much of the information about NHS 24 and this vacancy to support a successful application.
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