Genomics England
Healthcare
PrincipalTechnicalProjectManager
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“Principal Technical Project Manager at Genomics England. Skills: Technical project management, Cloud infrastructure, Stakeholder management, Risk management. Lead end-to-end delivery. Validate and agree requirements”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Blocker removal; Conflict resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Technical understanding, Experience delivering complex platforms, Project management experience, Risk management experience, Issue management experience, Solutions-focused approach, Communication skills, Commercial awareness, Financial understanding, Stakeholder management, Confident decision-making, Sound judgement, Ability to translate technical concepts, Collaborative approach to problem-solving
Nice to Have
Project Management certifications desirable
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end delivery
Validate and agree requirements
Establish and maintain delivery plans
Communicate adjustments or support needs
Proactively identify issues
Coordinate RAID follow-up actions
Produce status updates
Contribute to reporting
Support decision-making processes
Apply appropriate governance
Meet internal standards
Meet external standards
Ensure transparent communication
Inform delivery teams
Keep stakeholders informed
Build positive relationships
Facilitate conflict resolution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across squads; Collaborate with suppliers; Collaborate with partners; Work with leadership team; Work with Service Owner; Work with Scalable Service Lead
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Concise updates; Transparent communication; Inclusive communication; Stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Risk management, Issue management, RAID management, Delivery plans, OKRs
Full Job Description
Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future. Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems. We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime – from birth to old age. We are seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager to help deliver and enhance modern on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure supporting world-leading genomics diagnostics and research. In this role, you will work closely with the Scalable Service Lead and leadership team to guide multiple interdependent technical workstreams, ensuring delivery aligns with programme objectives, governance frameworks, and PMO standards. You will collaborate across squads, suppliers, and partners, while supporting the Service Owner in coordinating technical platform delivery and managing third-party contributions. This senior role suit
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