Senior Programme Manager

The Senior Programme Manager will lead complex, high-value programmes, driving transformational change and delivering benefits aligned with NHSBTs strategic objectives. The post holder will:

• Lead programme scoping, planning and definition, translating organisational priorities into clear delivery plans.
• Oversee end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring outcomes meet agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Manage resources and proactively address risks, dependencies and challenges. Establish processes to track and realise programme benefits, ensuring measurable and sustainable value for NHSBT.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams within a complex matrix environment, promoting collaboration, innovation and high performance.
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions, securing commitment and providing trusted advice through strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Where appropriate, manage programme personnel, supporting performance, professional development and succession planning.
• Contribute to NHSBTs strategic direction as a senior leader, championing continuous improvement, equity, diversity and inclusion, while ensuring robust programme governance and assurance.
  
  At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we are a unique organisation working with patients and donors to save and improve lives every day. Our mission is to ensure every patient receives the donation they need. We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead complex, high-value digital projects and programmes aligned with NHSBTs strategic objectives, delivering outcomes within agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
Join our dedicated organ donation and transplantation team, working at the forefront of projects that save and improve lives. The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments, helping bridge the gap between organ availability and demand. You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, strong stakeholder management skills and experience in transformational change. As part of a passionate, supportive and high-performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to life-saving work, with every day bringing variety and the opportunity to manage critical programmes that enhance organ donation and transplantation services., It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.