Job Description

Are you technically IT experienced, highly organised, and passionate about a healthier Wales for everyone?We deliver and improve IT services for Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for the whole of Wales. In this exciting new role as a Technical IT Project Manager, you'll support our experienced Digital Technical Services Team and the wider operational IT Teams by project managing physical infrastructure hardware and software replacement projects, liaising with business users, technical leads and engineers to deliver on time improvements to IT services and security.Our IT teams support firewalls, wireless and wired networks, clinical and admin server applications and host services for third party providers as well as supporting end user devices, analysers and medical IoT devices around Wales. We are part of major national and local replacement projects and are utilising and expanding cloud and AI services.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the overall progress of sometimes competing, complex IT projects and use of resources, initiating corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure the scope and objectives of the programmes are clear and interdependencies are managed.
Attend meetings with stakeholders to feedback upcoming service changes that may require IT resource and project management, working with senior managers and teams to identify opportunities for continual service improvement by utilising programme and project management methodologies.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
48,527 to 55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
028-AC192-0825
Job locations
Capital Quarter 2
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Quaifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters level qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects
• Effective partnership working in the public sector
• Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

• Experience as a formal project manager.
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• People Management skills
• Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
• Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Other
Essential

• Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Person Specification
Quaifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters level qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects
• Effective partnership working in the public sector
• Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

• Experience as a formal project manager.
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• People Management skills
• Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
• Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Other
Essential

• Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards