IT Requirements Manager

IT Requirements Manager

To act as the IT Requirements Manager for the Institute, undertaking the purchasing of software and IT goods.  Creating technical specifications and leading upon IT tenders.

Ensuring compliance with procurement and best practice procedures to ensure that best value is obtained for the Institute. Providing operational procurement guidance to the teams within IT purchases.  Project management for IT procurement projects as directed.

To provide a central resource for IT purchasing knowledge and best practice.

Location: Manchester (but predominantly work remotely. On occasion the candidate may be asked to attend the Manchester office)

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 4 months with possible extension to 12 months

Proposed start date: 22nd April

Pay Rates: Up to£28 per hour Umbrella or £25 per hour PAYE inclusive of holidaypay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Sector: Healthcare

Based: Office

Duties and responsibilities

Management and leadership

To be a lead upon IT procurement activity within the Institute

Contributing to the development, planning and delivery of the Institute’s strategy for own and others area(s) of work to meet the Institute’s organisational objectives

Contributing to the effective governance of the organisation, ensuring that staff understand financial control issues, the importance of financial probity and their contribution to governance

Ensuring that managers at all levels of the organization adhere to the financial and IT policies of the organisation and promoting good working practice

Designing, developing and maintaining major information systems to meet the specifications of others across the organisation

Providing practical support and advice on day-to-day work, ensuring staff have access to appropriate training opportunities

Communication

Acting as the main contact point for the specialist area of work and providing advice and support to directors, budget managers, other staff and with external partners

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and engagement with internal and external colleagues 

Producing and presenting evaluation and progress reports to team members and the Board

Advising staff on changes to legislation and statutory requirements

Discusses very detailed contractual issues with staff and suppliers and negotiates complex contracts on a regular basis

Communicates complex IM&T and corporate issues to non IM&T managers and staff

Contributes and may deliver contract management training guides for staff involving prolonged concentration

Knowledge, training and qualifications

Master’s degree or Doctorate or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development

Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience

Knowledge of procurement methods and business analysis techniques for the public sector

Experience of producing IT specifications working alongside IT technical staff to produce fit for purpose specifications and tender assessments for the public sector

Ability to comprehend and teach to others complex software and IT equipment instructions

Knowledge of current developments in the NHS

Knowledge of developments in NHS and Public Sector software licensing

Awareness of the extent and nature of the Institute’s stakeholder community

Knowledge of workflow and operating procedures

Understanding of IT support systems

An understanding and commitment to equality and diversity

Experience

Experience of contract negotiation

Experience of IT procurements

Experience of computerised information systems used in an office environment

Experience of working with a wide range of suppliers

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences and to generate trust and confidence in individuals at all levels both within and outside the organisation

Effective and persuasive communicator, with a high degree of personal credibility

Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally

Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and present it clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing

Ability to critically appraise and analyze tender documents both internally and from suppliers

Ability to cope with multiple and changing demands, meet tight deadlines and exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressures

Ability to think and plan strategically and exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressures

Ability to manage a portfolio of projects