Digital Programme Manager - Hampshire

Job summary

Digital Programme Manager - Data Warehouse Modernisation

We are seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead an 18-month Data Warehouse Modernisation Programme within our Digital team.

The programme will modernise our existing 4TB Data Warehouse, moving towards a hybrid platform using SQL Server 2025 and Microsoft Fabric. This is a significant technology transformation involving multiple technical workstreams, internal teams and external specialists

Experience in at least one of the following areas is a requirement:

Data Warehouse modernisation or data platform transformation.

Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure or other cloud-based data platforms.

SQL Server, database infrastructure or hybrid data environments.

Cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation or large-scale technology upgrades.

Managing technical consultancies, contractors or specialist suppliers.

Delivering Digital programmes in a regulated or highly governed environment.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to lead a significant technology transformation, working with internal technical teams and specialist external resources to modernise a critical business platform.

You will play a key role in delivering the programme, maintaining operational continuity and helping build the internal capability needed to support the new platform for the future.

Programme duration: 18 months

Main duties and responsibilities are detailed within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

The existing Data Warehouse and its associated reporting services must continue to operate throughout the programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the transition, managing dependencies and ensuring business continuity while the new platform is developed, tested and introduced.

What you will be doing

You will take overall responsibility for programme delivery, ensuring that the work is properly planned, governed and delivered against agreed timescales, budget and objectives.

About us

At South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), every role contributes to helping people when they need us most. Whether delivering frontline care, supporting our Emergency Operations Centres, or working in corporate and support services, your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

Our values of Caring, Professional and Honest guide everything we do. We care for our patients, communities and each other, act professionally with pride and a commitment to excellence, and work honestly, building trust through openness, integrity and respect.

We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, flexible working where service needs allow, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, and a variety of staff benefits. We also work in partnership with our recognised trade unions,Unison, Unite GMB and RCN, which provide members with workplace support, representation and advice.

SCAS is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are valued for who they are, and have opportunities to grow and succeed.

Join SCAS and help us deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major technology transformation programme focused on modernising a critical data platform. You will oversee programme delivery, managing budgets, resources, suppliers and multiple technical and business workstreams to ensure successful outcomes.

Working closely with technical specialists, stakeholders and external partners, you will coordinate delivery, manage risks and governance, oversee testing and transition activities, and ensure business continuity throughout the programme. You will also support knowledge transfer and help develop the internal capability needed to manage the new platform in the future.

The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation programmes, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, budgets and dependencies. You will be confident engaging with senior leaders, driving programme delivery and ensuring objectives are met.

Experience in data platform transformation, cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure or Fabric, SQL Server environments, cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, supplier management or regulated environments would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile transformation programme, working alongside internal teams and specialist external partners to deliver lasting organisational benefits.

Programme Duration: 18 months

For full details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience
• PRINCE2 (Practitioner level)
• ITIL Foundation Desirable
• Change Management (Practitioner level)
• LEAN Six Sigma (Green Belt)
• Agile (Foundation level)
• Other project, change or improvement qualifications

Knowledge Essential

• Experience in managing technically complex IT Projects
• Experience in strategic planning and business planning
• Proven ability and experience of leading and managing change programmes.
• Experience managing people and budgets & experience of presenting complex data to stakeholders
• Experience of developing IT Architecture\Systems designs/costings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Otterbourne

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)