Project Manager (Analyst)

The Project Change Analyst is a key member of the Programme Management Office (PMO), supporting the delivery of the Trusts Efficiency Programme and wider transformation agenda. The post holder will provide handson project management and analytical support to senior managers, clinicians and operational teams to ensure the successful delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) schemes, productivity benefits and Trustwide service redesign projects. Working autonomously, the post holder will apply highly developed improvement, analytical and project management skills to lead process reviews, map current and future pathways, identify gaps and issues, and translate findings into actionable recommendations that drive sustainable change. The role requires strong collaboration across all divisions and enabling departments, ensuring alignment between operational improvements, financial delivery and strategic objectives. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating project plans, monitoring progress against agreed milestones, identifying risks and dependencies, and ensuring robust reporting into the PMO and senior governance forums. They will act as an internal consultantfacilitating workshops, supporting mobilisation activities, and coaching project leads to build capability across the organisation. In addition, the Project Change Analyst will analyse complex qualitative and quantitative data, prepare clear and accurate reports, and support the development of evidencebased business cases and improvement proposals. They will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and datadriven decisionmaking, ensuring that quality, patient experience and operational efficiency remain central to all improvement work.

Main responsibilities include

Supporting delivery of cost and productivity improvement projects across the Trust. Undertaking process mapping, gap analysis, issue identification and workflow redesign. Monitoring project performance, risks, dependencies and interdependencies. Coordinating contributions from HR, IT, Finance, Estates, Digital and operational teams. Facilitating workshops, mobilisation events and engagement sessions. Producing highquality reports, dashboards and analytical outputs for senior leaders. Ensuring project documentation and reporting align with PMO governance processes. Supporting benchmarking, benefits tracking and performance monitoring. Providing leadership, advice and coaching to project leads and supporting teams. Ensuring all activities reflect Trust policies, values and strategic priorities. This role requires excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to work confidently across multiple services and stakeholder groups. The post holder will work across all Trust sites, with flexibility for remote working as required by service needs.