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Programme Management Services (PgMS) is one of the largest and fastest growing centres of excellence in portfolio, programme and project management in Scotland. We are a national provider of specialist transformation services to the NHS and wider public sector. In PgMS we work with our clients across a range of programmes to solve problems, co-design and co-deliver transformational change and improve outcomes. Our work spans diverse areas such as mental health, laboratory and diagnostic services and NHS Scotland’s response to COVID-19, from Inverness to the Borders.
PgMS is supported by a Programme Management Office (PMO). This provides business support and programme management services across PgMS.
Roles will be virtual initially whilst lock down restrictions are in place. All staff will have a base hub, this is either Meridian House Glasgow Or Gyle Square, Edinburgh
The Commercial Manager is part of the PMO leadership team and takes responsibility for supporting the PgMS leadership team in developing and delivering strategies, which ensure PgMS is self-funding and ensure income covers all operational costs. We are looking for an individual with strong commercial and financial skills coupled with demonstratable experience of working in a project environment in a complex organisation.
We offer employees a very competitive benefits package which supports you to balance life with work, as well as a generous pension scheme and discounts on leisure and shopping experiences. We also provide excellent training and learning opportunities, plus employee support services.
Successful candidates will be professional with a client-focused approach, bring proven experience of financial modelling. You will have a natural aptitude for solving problems as well as engaging and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. Experience of working within a project management environment would be advantageous, as would line management skills.
Apply via www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, quoting reference 045969.
An informal discussion can be arranged by emailing nss.pgms-pmo@nhs.scot
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Please note that unless there are exceptional circumstances, successful candidates will start on the salary scale minimum.
Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 14th March and it is anticipated that all interviews will be virtual and will take place on Thursday 24th March.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is the common name of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service. NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview.