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Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

JR United Kingdom

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management in Edinburgh to enhance collaboration across digital teams. This senior role involves overseeing project portfolios, managing people, and driving strategic initiatives within a global PMO function. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management, agile methodologies, and leadership, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance

Up to 30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

10+ years in managing complex IT/Software/Digital Projects.
5+ years of people management experience.
Experience leading teams of 5-10+.

Responsibilities

Lead Digital Project Management team of 6-12 Project Managers.
Drive strategic projects and build stakeholder partnerships.
Manage projects ranging from £250,000 to £10 million.

Skills

Agile

Waterfall

Project Governance

Stakeholder Management

People Leadership

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Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management, Edinburgh

Client:

IntaPeople: STEM Recruitment

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

IntaPeople are proud to support a globally recognised organisation which, due to continued growth, now requires a Senior Leader to join their PMO function.

This is a unique opportunity for someone to enhance and transform leadership and collaboration across digital/software teams and wider business stakeholders. You will be responsible for outstanding people leadership and play a role in the organisation's digital transformation programmes.

10+ years of experience managing complex IT/Software/Digital Projects and Programmes
5+ years of people management experience, ideally with Project Managers, Delivery Leads, Business Analysts, etc.
Experience leading project management teams of at least 5-10+ peers
Experience working via a Global PMO function
Experience working with senior stakeholders
Experience managing large-scale portfolios
Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Experience with Project Governance and Business Stakeholder Management
Senior IT Stakeholder and Business Leadership experience with Governance Board exposure
Strong understanding of key business areas such as IT and Digital

As a People leader, you will develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and personal development plans for project managers and similar roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Digital Project Management team of 6-12 Project Managers and Coordinators globally.
Drive strategic and value-driven projects while building strong stakeholder partnerships.
Participate in Digital Governance sessions and decision-making bodies.
Champion industry best practices and innovation within the PMO team.
Manage up to 12 direct reports.
Be an articulate driver of change within the transformation team.
Build a high-performing project management team.
Enhance project management and leadership maturity.
Manage projects ranging from £250,000 to £10 million.

This role involves leading Project Managers, overseeing performance, and supporting team development within the PMO. It requires managing multiple project portfolios and strategic initiatives in a corporate environment.

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