Digital Project Manager - DEE06145

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Digital Transformation Lead. You will manage strategic activities to enhance service delivery using modern technologies like AI and cloud computing. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business Management or a related field and experience in leading digital initiatives within multi-disciplinary teams. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for this role, which offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading digital transformation projects.
• Proven track record in Digital Service development.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and manage digital transformation activities.
• Work with partners to deliver user-centred digital services.
• Collaborate across public, private, and third-sector organisations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Digital Service Development

UX/UI

Stakeholder engagement

System integration

API management

Cybersecurity

GDPR compliance

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Business Management or similar

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and Dundee House, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Bill McCleary on 07789516884 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area (e.g., Business Management, Digital Service Design, Information Technology) or significant experience in project management within a digital setting.

Responsibilities

You will develop, lead, and manage strategic, financial, and staffing activities associated with digital transformation initiatives, leveraging modern digital technologies (AI, cloud computing, automation, data analytics) to enhance service delivery. You will work with key partners and stakeholders to deliver user-centred, accessible, and data-driven digital services aligned with the Council's Digital Strategy.

The Individual

You will have experience in leading digital transformation projects, incorporating Agile and DevOps methodologies, proven experience in Digital Service development, including UX/UI, automation, and AI-driven solutions and demonstrable experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams, budgets, and resources. You will have excellent oral/written communication skills, will demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and the ability to work with staff at all levels to develop solutions to complex problems. Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to collaborate across public, private, and third-sector organisations along with experience in system integration, API management, and cloud-based solutions and knowledge of cybersecurity, GDPR compliance, and accessibility standards is essential. You will have ability to work flexibly when required.