Head of DDaT Portfolio Delivery

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Head of DDaT Portfolio Delivery in Dartford to oversee complex digital and technology projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in portfolio delivery and leadership within agile environments, driving innovation in data-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in portfolio delivery of digital/data/technology projects.
• Deep understanding of software development and IT infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across the entire DDaT portfolio, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deployments.
• Drive best-in-class governance and delivery through Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and lead with a solution-focused mindset.

Skills

Portfolio Delivery

Digital Transformation

Agile

Scrum

DevOps

Quality Assurance

Risk Management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

ITIL

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Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of DDaT Portfolio Delivery

Up to £71,000

A remote role with some travel expectations to key national sites.

We're looking for an experienced Head of DDaT Portfolio Delivery to lead the delivery of complex digital and technology projects that transform how care is delivered to over 110,000+ clients every year.

This is your chance to join a growing, mission-driven healthcare organisation, working at the heart of a cross-functional team including Digital, Product, IT, BI, Governance, and Clinical teams. You'll ensure that digital and data solutions are not only technically sound but also fully adopted and aligned with business needs, whether that's rolling out pathway enhancements or overseeing large-scale digital transformation.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead delivery across the entire DDaT portfolio, ensuring all deployments are strategic, timely, and within budget.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver seamless, user-centred technology solutions that support both clients and operational teams.
• Drive best-in-class governance and delivery through Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Oversee rigorous testing and quality assurance across all internal teams and external vendors.
• Bring innovation to life working on data-driven initiatives like AI, RPA, and digital UX projects that improve client journeys and business outcomes.
• Identify risks early, manage dependencies, and lead with critical thinking and solution-focused mindset.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in portfolio delivery of digital/data/technology projects, ideally in complex or regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of software development, IT infrastructure, DevOps, Agile and Waterfall lifecycles.
• Strong technical acumen with a hands-on approach and respect from development and technical teams.
• Skilled in quality assurance, risk management, vendor oversight, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across diverse business and clinical teams.
• Experience working with tools and concepts such as ITIL, system architecture, technical documentation, and modern delivery practices.

If interested, please share your CV to discuss further!