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 holiday pay
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