Head of Digital Transformation Portfolio & PMO

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth seeks a Head of Digital Transformation Portfolio & PMO to lead digital projects aligning with the University 2030 Strategy. This role involves overseeing project management processes, ensuring effective communication, and driving continuous improvement within the team. The position offers hybrid working options and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

32–35 days leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes

Discounted gym membership

Excellent training and development opportunities

Recreation facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing digital transformation projects.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Digital Transformation Portfolio and PMO.
• Manage resource planning, risk, and budget effectively.
• Ensure effective communication with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The Head of Digital Transformation Portfolio & PMO will oversee the effective running of the Digital Transformation Portfolio across a variety of waterfall and agile projects, programmes and change initiatives that underpin the University 2030 Strategy and the Digital Transformation Plan. They will ensure that robust but appropriate processes are in place to support the full portfolio lifecycle as well as the ability to effectively report on and manage the active portfolio of delivery including ensuring due attention is given to resource planning across LIS and wider business areas, and that risk management, budget management and benefits management are actively managed.

The post holder will be responsible for designing, delivering and continuously improving the University’s approach to the management of IS Enabled project and programme delivery. To this end, they will leverage national (e.g. UCISA) and international (e.g. EduCause) HE and technology specific networks, representing the University in gathering and sharing best practice and ensure continuous improvement.

Within the University they will be responsible for effective and rapid communication with portfolio and PMO management colleagues responsible for all other areas of delivery such as Strategic Planning, Estates and HR ensuring that multi-disciplinary projects and programmes are a success.

The post holder will have line management of the Digital & IT PMO team, which includes a variety of programme and project managers, business analysts and administrative support. They will be responsible for ensuring the team is working effectively, are adhering to best practice and internal guidance as well as following formal governance procedures. The role also line manages the Test Team and is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate test strategies are in place and best utilisation of resource to support the portfolio as well as high priority/risk business as usual activities.

Overall, the post holder is responsible for ensuring maximum value is delivered through the portfolio, its methods of delivery are well researched and cutting edge, that is aligned and supportive of University strategy and that end user and business needs are directly met, with opportunities to accelerate innovation and transformation being actively encouraged and the portfolio being managed in a flexible but assured manner.

Location

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information onMy Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As anAthena SWANandRace Equality Charteraward holder, a member ofStonewalland aDisability Confident Employerwe are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.Please see ourEDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.