Senior Program Manager
2 days ago
Nottingham
Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a large-scale Electronic Patient Record (EPR) transformation programme within a leading private healthcare organisation. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a complex digital transformation initiative, ensuring the successful implementation and adoption of an enterprise-wide EPR platform. The successful candidate will work closely with executive stakeholders, clinical leaders, operational teams, and technology partners to deliver meaningful improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making. While experience with Epic is highly desirable, we welcome applications from candidates who have successfully delivered programmes involving other major EPR platforms such as Cerner/Oracle Health, MEDITECH, Allscripts, Nervecentre, Lorenzo, EMIS, RiO, or similar healthcare information systems. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of a multi-workstream EPR transformation programme from planning through to implementation and benefits realisation., • Develop and maintain programme governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement frameworks., • Manage programme budgets, resource plans, timelines, dependencies, and third-party suppliers., • Work closely with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational objectives., • Drive organisational readiness, change management, and user adoption strategies across the business., • Ensure programme delivery adheres to regulatory, governance, and information security requirements., • Oversee programme and project managers responsible for individual workstreams including clinical systems, infrastructure, integration, training, testing, and deployment., • Manage vendor relationships and hold implementation partners accountable for delivery outcomes., • Provide regular programme updates to executive leadership, steering committees, and board-level stakeholders., • Establish and track programme KPIs, benefits realisation metrics, and post-implementation performance measures., • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and patient-centred innovation. Essential Experience • Significant experience leading large-scale healthcare digital transformation programmes., • Proven track record delivering EPR/EHR implementations within acute, community, private healthcare, or wider healthcare environments., • Experience managing complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and workstreams., • Strong understanding of programme governance methodologies including MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent frameworks., • Demonstrable experience managing substantial programme budgets and senior stakeholder relationships., • Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills., • Experience driving organisational change and user adoption within clinically focused environments. Desirable Experience • Direct experience delivering Epic implementations or optimisation programmes., • Experience with other major EPR platforms including Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH, Nervecentre, Allscripts, Lorenzo, EMIS, RiO, or equivalent systems., • Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards and system integrations., • Experience working within private healthcare settings., • Relevant programme management qualifications (MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile certifications, PMP, or equivalent). Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with strong execution capability., • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels., • Resilient and adaptable in complex, fast-paced environments., • Highly organised with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills., • Passionate about leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.