Project Manager

Project Managers have a wide and varied roles across health and social care. You will be responsible for setting up and leading projects that have an impact across the whole of the sector.

You will be responsible for the planning, delivery and implementation of a new policy or service. You will manage each step of this including scoping, budgets, risk assessment and delivery planning.

Project Manager is also known as Project Lead.

Role Characteristics

Manage the rollout of local projects and programmes
Responsible for the monitoring and analysis of project data
Develop and implement local, regional and national initiatives
Monitor project progress, set deadlines and milestones
Work collaboratively as part of a team
Work towards solving problems and issues with a creative solutions focused approach

Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Creative thinking
Decision-making
Managing people
Problem-solving

Day in the life

Listen to Claire talk about her role as an NHS Digital Project Manager.

Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

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GCSEs

A-Levels

An apprenticeship

Undergraduate degree

How to become

There are many routes into becoming a Project Manager; these include university, apprenticeships or experience within the workplace.

You will normally need 5 GCSEs including English, maths and sciences, or equivalent and either A-Levels, BTEC or T-Levels depending on your preference in learning. However, volunteering and work experience is valued by employers.

You may want to complete an undergraduate degree or apprenticeship in Project Management.

It is important to check your preferred course provider's entry requirements for guidance.

Where can this role lead

No matter what role you start in or where you are in your career path, there are always opportunities to develop and progress in health and care.

With experience you could become a Team Leader or Manager, responsible for a Project Management department, or a Director. You could specialise in an area like risk, digital and IT, finance or law. You could also provide or consultancy advice.