Project Development and Implementation Manager - Belfast
Join the public sector as a Project Development and Implementation Manager in Belfast, 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.
- £28.48 per hour
- Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Belfast HQ
- 37 hours a week
- Temporary, approx 3 - 6 months
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 8th April 2026 at 12 noon - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
What you'll be doing in this role:
- 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).
- Managing the development and implementation of project plans to achieve
project deliverables using relevant project methodologies.
- In the context of project and business case development, identify
opportunities for further innovations that challenge the status quo and
improve efficiencies and effectiveness for the benefit of the organisation and
any wider impacts.
- Overseeing benefits realisation activities associated with the investment in
relevant projects co-ordinating with project teams for the development of
suitable benefits management tools.
- Leading on the development, implementation and maintenance of risk
management processes and procedures in relation to all aspects of the
project(s) ensuring compliance with NIAS’ Risk Management Policy and
other associated policies.
- Planning, with the project team, the roll out and co-ordination of training for
new processes, clinical and operational including applicable IT systems
associated with relevant projects ensuring financial resources and
operational requirements have been taken into account.
- Developing, managing and maintaining excellent working relationships and
communications with all stakeholders, both within NIAS, key partners and
within the wider HSC network acting as a key communicator and champion
for relevant projects.
- Ensuring that financial profiles are fully costed within a business case to
provide project resources inclusive of any optimism bias to mitigate financial
risks.
What you'll need for this role:
- 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 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 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.
- Hold a current full driving licence which is
valid for use in the UK and have access to a
car on appointment. This criteria will be
waived in the case of applicants whose
disability prohibits driving but who have
access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the
duties of the post.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Aileen on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.