Digital Programme Manager

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Life-work balance with family friendly

Hybrid working

NHS discounts

Job summary

Healthcare Improvement Scotland seeks an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead its Digital Transformation Programme, covering maternity leave until December 2027. Based in Edinburgh/Glasgow with hybrid working, you will drive digital innovation, modernise ways of working, and support adoption of emerging technologies across the organisation.

You will lead initiatives including transformation programmes, M365/SharePoint/Power Platform adoption, skills development, AI projects, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing digital transformation and development programmes.
• Experience procuring and managing external suppliers.
• Skilled in analysing complex digital requirements and recommending solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative working abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Digital transformation and organisational change programmes.
• Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform adoption.
• Digital skills and capability development.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation projects.
• Business case development and investment proposals.
• Benefits realisation and digital improvement initiatives.
• Supplier management and digital procurement activity.
• Executive and Board-level reporting and governance.

Skills

Digital transformation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

AI & innovation

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power Platform

Job description

Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Edinburgh/Glasgow: Hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future

We are seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Digital Transformation Programme, covering maternity leave until December 2027.

Digital Programme Manager (Ref: 261173)

Fixed-Term Contract/Secondment until 12 December 2027

Full-Time: 36 Hours per Week

Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Edinburgh/Glasgow: Hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future

We are seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Digital Transformation Programme, covering maternity leave until December 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our Digital & Intelligence Strategy. Working closely with senior leaders, multidisciplinary teams and external partners, you will drive digital innovation, modernise ways of working and support the adoption of emerging technologies across the organisation.

You Will Lead a Wide Range Of Initiatives, Including

• Digital transformation and organisational change programmes
• Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform adoption
• Digital skills and capability development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation projects
• Business case development and investment proposals
• Benefits realisation and digital improvement initiatives
• Supplier management and digital procurement activity
• Executive and Board-level reporting and governance

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering digital transformation programmes, managing suppliers and procurement processes, and leading the assessment of complex digital requirements to identify and implement effective solutions. As a confident leader you will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries, providing expert digital advice to support the development and delivery of services across Scotland.

As an excellent communicator, you will be able to translate complex technical information for a wide range of stakeholders and possess strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements (refer to the job pack for full details)

• Proven experience managing digital transformation and development programmes.
• Experience procuring and managing external suppliers.
• Skilled in analysing complex digital requirements and recommending solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative working abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

Further information is contained within the job pack or to discuss the role further please contact [e-mail]

Benefits Which Matter

With Healthcare Improvement Scotland, you can enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Life-work balance with family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme
• 27 Days annual leave (increasing in line with service) plus 8 days public holiday
• NHS discounts and more

Diversity and Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and have a positive recruitment experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support reasonable adjustments that may be required.

Closing Date: 25th October 2026 at Midnight

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 10th November 2026