Project Development and Implementation Manager (Band 8A) - #1700130

Job Role: Project Development and Implementation Manager (Band 8A)

MPA are currently recruiting on behalf of our public service client for a Project Development and Implementation Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing the development of key projects and business cases within NIAS including all stages from initial concept to business case development and approval through to leading project management & implementation working with clinical and operational teams and external stakeholders.

The post holder will be required to develop networks and relationships, working with the relevant key stakeholders within NIAS, HSC and other external organisations linked to specific projects. This is an important role influencing service delivery, policy development and organisational change through Key projects based on the analysis and research of current and future organisational requirements, taking into account wider HSC policy initiatives, strategic service development and advancement of technologies.

Location – Belfast

Salary - £27.49

Job Summary:

• Developing business cases for keys projects [including those exceeding NIAS’ delegated limits of £1.5m] to the standards as set out by The Northern Ireland Guide to Expenditure Appraisal and Evaluation (NIGEAE) for external approval by DOH and DOF (as applicable).


• Developing business cases by conducting suitable in-depth research using various methodologies (desktop research, questionnaires, surveys, interviews and workshops) to assess need and inform strategic context for project development.


• Ensuring that each business case brings together detailed information which is informed by strategic policy, assessment of need, financial appraisal,


• benefits appraisal and risk profiles and communicating such information to a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally.


• Presenting a full economic appraisal and suitable analysis within the business case to arrive at a preferred option for projects through collaborative working across a range of stakeholders.


• Ensuring that business cases are presented for acceptance and approval, across a range of stakeholders both internal and external to NIAS to include but not limited to senior management, Trust Board, departmental health economists, departmental accountants etc.


• Formulating business case plans and strategies for managing the relevant project(s) working with specialist advice such as legal, procurement services, clinical, IT and other relevant stakeholders in order to successfully deliver the objectives and benefit outcomes required.


• Supporting the Medical Directorate and the wider Trust and relevant external stakeholders in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the deliverables of Key project(s) and associated benefits


• Managing and influencing a process of business change through key projects from project initiation through to project closure working with colleagues in the development of new services, new working practices and embedding these within the organisation.

Essential Criteria:

• 1.a. A relevant university degree or equivalent professional qualification and have worked for at least 3 years in a senior management role or project development/ management role.

• Or

• 1.b. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project development /management role to include a minimum of 3 years senior management experience.


• Hold a relevant project management qualification such as Prince2 or Managing Successful Programmes.

• Demonstrate management of a range of successful projects using a recognised methodology from initiation to benefits realisation.

• Demonstrate evidence of writing approved business cases.

• Demonstrate evidence of ability to research, collate, interpret and analyse complex information to develop business cases to bring

• a project from initial concept through to development and implementation.


• Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders to influence and negotiate on challenging deadlines and service changes in order to achieve successful outcomes.