Job overview

**Please note the banding for this position is subject to Agenda for Change confirmation**

The Senior Transformation Programme Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of complex, high-profile transformation programmes across acute and community services. The postholder will provide senior Programme Management Office (PMO) leadership and direct programme management support to one or more strategic transformation programmes (e.g. Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) or Planned Care transformation).

The role will ensure that programmes are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards, with robust governance, benefits realisation, and risk management processes in place. The postholder will work across organisational boundaries, engaging senior clinical, operational, and system leaders to drive sustainable service improvement aligned to national and system priorities.

Main duties of the job

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a specific transformation programme or programmes for the full lifecycle from initiation to closure, taking a responsible role on several projects.
• Lead the coordination, development, preparation and implementation of programme and project plans to agreed milestone delivery dates, resolving issues, and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals, including feasibility studies, outline business cases (OBC), and detailed scheme designs. Ensure that project related business plans are underpinned by detailed and robust financial plans through budget planning and negotiation of appropriate budgets.
• Responsible for the programme of projects, implementation and maintaining the projects governance arrangements.   
• Line management responsibilities for members of the PMO team as required by the prevailing programme governance.

Working for your organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.