Leicestershire Health Informatics Service
Provides complete Information Technology Solutions for health and public sector organisations
Product Manager
A4C Band 7
37.5 hours per week
Base: Gwendolen House, Leicester
Ref: 313-LPT-0577-EW
Leicestershire Health Informatics Service (LHIS) is currently looking to appoint a highly talented individual to assist with the organisations ambition to become a major force in the provision of Public Sector IT Solutions and Services in the East Midlands and beyond.
In this role you will manage the function within Service Delivery dedicated to product development and the subsequent marketing and business development side of the LHIS service. The role is critical in ensuring that turnover is increased but also that as changes occur in the NHS, new strong relationships are created within the NHS outside of the locality and also from the public sector generally. Substantial experience of negotiating with potential customers and relationship management will be the key to success in this role.
This new challenging role will be exciting, varied and demanding and significant experience in a senior IT management role exposed to large corporate networks and major system procurement is essential. You will have experience of taking the lead on response to IT tenders and bids and must have a proven track record of responsibility for the commercial aspects of an organisation and the review of business development direction and focus within an information technology environment. You will be expected to manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close of sale, including discussing contracts, drafting Service Level Agreements and devising first-class bespoke information technology service offerings.
As this role is exclusively public sector focussed a thorough understanding of the business processes and procurement life cycle of public sector organisations would be an advantage as would be the ability to prioritise conflicting issues and defuse contentious situations. You will also need to be able to manage multiple projects at once and meet challenging deadlines. Previous experience of working within politically motivated environments would be of distinct benefit.
This role comes with excellent benefits package including a contributory final salary pension, access to company car scheme, NHS Discounts on many products and services, excellent annual and special leave package with access to flexible working to maintain that all important work/life balance.
Please note: previous applicants need not apply.
Leicestershire HIS is committed to Equality of Opportunity.
Closing date: 2 June 2013.
