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Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

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Chelmsford

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GBP 80,000 - 85,000

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Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Head of Digital Transformation to enhance collaboration across digital teams. The role requires over a decade of project management experience, focusing on leadership and strategic initiatives within a global PMO context. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Project Managers and driving digital transformation programs, while contributing to a thriving corporate environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme based on performance
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Health Care
Travel opportunities to European sites
Flexible working arrangement
Free parking on site

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in complex projects.
  • 5+ years managing project teams.
  • Experience in Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Digital Project Management function with multiple Project Managers.
  • Drive strategic projects and manage stakeholder partnerships.
  • Oversee performance and development within the PMO.

Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Agile Methodologies
Waterfall Methodologies

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

IntaPeople are proud to be supporting a globally recognised organisation who due to continued growth now require a Senior Leader to join their PMO function.

This is really a unique opportunity for someone to enhance and transform strong leadership and collaboration across their digital/software teams and wider business stakeholders. You will be heavily responsible for outstanding people leadership whilst also playing a role in the digital transformation programmes set by the wider organisation.

  • 10+ years of experience running complex IT/Software/Digital Projects and Programmes
  • 5 + years of people management experience – ideally with Project Managers, Delivery leads , Business Analyst’s etc
  • Experience leading project management teams of atleast 5-10+ peers
  • Experience working via a Global PMO function
  • Experience working with very senior stakeholders
  • Experience working on large scale portfolio's
  • Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Experience with Project Governance and Business Stakeholder Management
  • Senior IT Stakeholder and Business Leadership expeience and Governance Board exposure
  • A strong understanding of key business areas such as IT and Digital

Being a People leader, you will be experienced in developing the teams capabilities, from coaching and mentoring to the personal development plans of project manage and alike.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

  • Head up the Digital Project Management function consisting of between 6-12 Project Managers and Project Coordinators across multiple locations globally.
  • Drive strategic & value driven projects whilst building strong partnerships key stakeholders
  • Participate in internal Digital Governance sessions and decision making bodies
  • Champion the adoption of industry best practices and drive innovation within the PMO team
  • You will be responsible for up to 12 direct reports
  • You will be articulate and a driver of change within the transformation team
  • Continue to build a high-performing project management team
  • Drive project management and leadership maturity within this team
  • Management of projects ranging from £250,000 - £10mil

The purpose of this role is to lead a group of Project Managers whilst overseeing their performance and support the development within the PMO. You’ll be well versed in managing multiple project portfolios whilst providing strategic initiatives within a corporate environment.

Role overview (at a glance):

  • A progressive starting salary of £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
  • Annual bonus scheme – based on company performance
  • A starting holiday allowance of up to 30 days + bank holidays
  • Private Health Care
  • Travel to European sites bi-monthly
  • Large progression opportunities
  • Hybrid working – 2-3 days per week onsite in South Wales, Near Cardiff (free parking on site)

***Please note, candidate's must be within a commutable distance of South Wales and be willing to travel to site at least 2-3 days per week***

***Please do not apply if travel expectations are not suitable for your current needs***

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