Lead a Nationally Critical Platform ReplacementWe are seeking an exceptional Principal Project Manager to lead the replacement of a nationally used GP data quality, audit and reporting platform before March 2027.
This is a high-profile, politically sensitive transformation programme that underpins:
*GP contractual reporting
*National audit submissions
*Secondary uses data flows
*Vaccination cohort reporting
*Analytics and performance insights
You will take full accountability for delivering a replacement product while ensuring continuity of service for GP practices and national stakeholders.
This is not a routine delivery role.
This is strategic, executive-facing transformation leadership.
You will:
*Lead a complex, multi-stream programme comprising:*GP Data Platform (in-house replacement)
*Information Governance
*Third-Party Supplier management
*Analytics & Reporting

*Own the overarching programme plan and delivery roadmap
*Deliver a Proof of Concept in Q1 2026/27
*Ensure all current modules, reports and searches remain accessible
*Manage executive-level governance and assurance forums
*Lead risk, benefits realisation and budget control
*Coordinate operational and strategic stakeholder engagement
*Prepare board-level documentation and business cases
*Ensure a controlled transition into business-as-usual
You will operate at both operational and executive levels and act as the accountable programme integrator.
Essential Experience*Extensive experience leading highly complex NHS data transformation programmes
*Strong governance, assurance and benefits realisation experience
*Executive-level stakeholder management
*Budget ownership and commercial oversight
*Risk management at programme scal
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements