Senior Project Manager

Rdehospital; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter is searching for a Senior Project Manager specializing in data, analytics, and digital transformation. This role will lead complex transformation projects, manage data products, and ensure safe rollout of AI tools. Candidates should possess proven experience in managing transformation programs in healthcare and have strong analytical skills. The position offers a flexible working pattern and aims to improve operational performance.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to occupational health services

Salary sacrifice options

National discount services

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work with complex data.
• Proven experience in leading transformation programs.
• Strong skills in presenting analytical findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation projects.
• Manage data products to enhance operational performance.
• Oversee the implementation of AI and digital tools.

Skills

data and analytics expertise

project management methodologies

analytical skills

experience in healthcare transformation

innovation and continuous improvement

Job description

We’re looking for an outstanding Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in data, analytics and digital transformation.

Please note that the ability to start immediately would be advantageous.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As a senior member of our transformation team, you will have a varied portfolio. This includes:

• providing data and analytics expertise to a wide number of complex transformation projects
• leading the workstream responsible for capturing benefits realisation
• building data products that contribute directly to improved operational performance
ensuring the safe rollout of AI and digital tools

If you have the following, we would love to hear from you:

• familiarity with data, automation, analytics and AI
• proven expertise in programme and project management methodologies
• strong analytical skills to interpret and present highly complex data
• proven experience leading transformation or improvement programs within healthcare
• a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Working Pattern:37.5 hours/week Monday - Friday (Flexible/Hybrid working available)

Interview Date:Tuesday 3 February 2026

For further information please contact:Becky Parry – Head of Transformation [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract until 05/01/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach təşre their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.갇 We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have glossary stored.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and touchless NHS Foundation Trust.and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping encrypt fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technologyflow and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED-rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary band 8a: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-543-12259
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 25 January, 2026
• Job Category Project Management