Business Cases To work with senior managers within the ICT department on Business cases relating to any ICT service development, new business and capital cases. To present business cases to the Head of ICT for approval prior submission to the board. Meet with all relevant parties to obtain information to support the development of business cases. Work closely with Finance and 3rd parties to ensure all relevant information is contained within the business case. Cost Improvement Programmes To work with department project managers to manage the implementation of cost improvement opportunities which have been identified by Department management team. Manage a plan of activities and tack progress of tasks and milestones Challenge staff (at all levels) to deliver their commitments. Find alternative ways to overcome challenges during delivery, showing tenacity in the delivery of outcomes/breaking down barriers. Work closely with Finance to ensure the CIP tracker is up to date. Meet regularly with ICT management and 3rd parties to review progress. Finance To support the Head of ICT in managing the budget of the ICT department. To create regular reports of the ICT budget for the Head of ICT Work closely with senior management within the ICT department to make sure budgets are being meet. Closely monitor some of the more complex budgets such as the telecoms and network contracts. Working closely with Finance to make sure budget information is correct. Monitor both the revenue and capital budgets for the year. Contract management To work closely with 3rd parties relating to all contracts and review meetings To monitor that all contracts are being adhered to and reporting to Head of ICT on any failures or short comings. Working with other managers within the ICT department to make sure all contracts are correct and relevant. Manage a list of all contracts held and supported by the ICT department. Business planning Work with ICT managers to produce future Trust and department plans. Support the development of department policies and procedures. Work with ICT management and other information assest owners to produce and maintain business continuity plans. Help plan and manage department meetings and committees. Assist with the co-ordination of regular department updates and other Trust communications