Deputy Director of Programme Management Office

Job summaryHelp Shape the Future of Healthcare at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals! Are you ready to take on a senior leadership role with serious impact? Want to be right at the heart of one of the NHS's most vital transformations? We've got just the opportunity for you.We are rolling up our sleeves and getting serious about financial recovery and we need someone brilliant to help lead the charge. Say hello to our brand-new Recovery Programme Management Office (PMO) - and potentially, your new professional home.We're looking for a dynamic, driven individual to take the reins of this brand-new PMO, leading the development and delivery of our most complex and critical waste reduction programme to date. Yes, the financial challenges are real - but so is the opportunity to make a lasting difference.Main duties of the jobWhat's the role all about?You'll be at the helm of our PMO, leading a brilliant team and managing a complex portfolio of high-impact projects and programmes. We're talking about the whole lifecycle - from ideas and planning through to delivery and measurable results. You won't just be ticking boxes - you'll be helping to reimagine how we work, spend, and care.? Heading up the PMO - think strategy, leadership, and delivery.? Driving key programmes and projects across the organisation.? Supporting divisions to build and execute robust waste reduction plans.? Delivering results that boost both financial health and patient care.? Ensuring solid governance, rock-steady assurance, and impactful outcomes.This isn't just about cutting costs - it's about smart change, sustainable improvement, and making sure every pound we spend delivers for our patients.So, if you're a seasoned programme leader with a passion for improvement, transformation, and doing things differently (for the better), we want to hear from you.? Make your mark. Lead real change. Join the journey.Lancashire Teaching Hospitals - where challenge meets opportunity.About usHere at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we're all about people - and that means looking after our staff just as much as our patients. We're proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's voice is heard and respected. Whether you're here to grow your career, learn something new, or take on a fresh challenge, we'll support you every step of the way with real development opportunities. And because we know life doesn't stop when your shift ends, we champion flexible working and a healthy work-life balance too. It's a place where you can thrive, belong, and make a difference - all at once. DetailsDate posted06 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 9Salary 112,782 to 129,783 a year per annum, pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number438-PB4535Job locationsRoyal Preston HospitalPrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey responsibilities will include:Programme and Project Management Leading and managing the PMO team Responsible for the management of the PMO portfolio of work. Accountable for the delivery of the whole lifecycle of all programmes and projects relating to the Trusts waste reduction programme. Develop, with other senior leaders, the strategic vision to achieve financial sustainability and develop a programme management strategy and operational policies that support this vision. Accountable for the delivery of all projects and programmes in the PMO portfolio, working with colleagues and subject matter experts to scope, plan design and deliver those across the organisation and in collaboration with partners. Lead on the management of relationships with stakeholders to achieve a common purpose and realise mutual benefits across the wider health and social care system. Lead on the reporting of progress to the Board and Improvement and Assurance Group. Job description Job responsibilitiesKey responsibilities will include:Programme and Project Management Leading and managing the PMO team Responsible for the management of the PMO portfolio of work. Accountable for the delivery of the whole lifecycle of all programmes and projects relating to the Trusts waste reduction programme. Develop, with other senior leaders, the strategic vision to achieve financial sustainability and develop a programme management strategy and operational policies that support this vision. Accountable for the delivery of all projects and programmes in the PMO portfolio, working with colleagues and subject matter experts to scope, plan design and deliver those across the organisation and in collaboration with partners. Lead on the management of relationships with stakeholders to achieve a common purpose and realise mutual benefits across the wider health and social care system. Lead on the reporting of progress to the Board and Improvement and Assurance Group.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPost graduate qualification in general or healthcare management, or relevant equivalent experience.Agile, PRINCE2(TM) Practitioner or other relevant change qualification or equivalent experience.Evidence of continuous professional development. Knowledge & Experience EssentialSignificant senior experience in managing major transformational change programmes and projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisation.Demonstrable specialist knowledge and proficiency in the effective application of various best practice tools and techniques in project, programme and change management, service redesign, facilitation and service improvementExperience of leading a Programme Management Office (PMO) within the NHS or a comparable large organisation, preferably in a service related environment.Demonstrable leadership through encompassing energy and involvement in planning and delivering change using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility.Experience of leading and motivating teams to deliver to a high standard whilst under pressure, and when facing changing circumstancesFinancial acumen including experience of effective budget management and control, coupled with a detailed understanding of cost improvement methodology.DesirableKnowledge and clear understanding of the background to, and aims of current healthcare policy in the NHS, with experience of interpreting and applying national guidanceAble to demonstrate a strategic understanding of the Trust, coupled with sound political awareness Skills & Abilities EssentialProven ability to deliver sustainable transformational change rather than just undertaking incremental changeEffective and adaptable influencing and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders on difficult, detailed, complex and controversial issues. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPost graduate qualification in general or healthcare management, or relevant equivalent experience.Agile, PRINCE2(TM) Practitioner or other relevant change qualification or equivalent experience.Evidence of continuous professional development. Knowledge & Experience EssentialSignificant senior experience in managing major transformational change programmes and projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisation.Demonstrable specialist knowledge and proficiency in the effective application of various best practice tools and techniques in project, programme and change management, service redesign, facilitation and service improvementExperience of leading a Programme Management Office (PMO) within the NHS or a comparable large organisation, preferably in a service related environment.Demonstrable leadership through encompassing energy and involvement in planning and delivering change using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility.Experience of leading and motivating teams to deliver to a high standard whilst under pressure, and when facing changing circumstancesFinancial acumen including experience of effective budget management and control, coupled with a detailed understanding of cost improvement methodology.DesirableKnowledge and clear understanding of the background to, and aims of current healthcare policy in the NHS, with experience of interpreting and applying national guidanceAble to demonstrate a strategic understanding of the Trust, coupled with sound political awareness Skills & Abilities EssentialProven ability to deliver sustainable transformational change rather than just undertaking incremental changeEffective and adaptable influencing and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders on difficult, detailed, complex and controversial issues.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalPrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalPrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's website