Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Crawley seeks a Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management to enhance leadership across digital/software teams amidst ongoing growth. The successful candidate will lead a global PMO and be responsible for managing large portfolios while coaching and developing teams. Competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 with excellent benefits, including a hybrid working model and travel opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance

Holiday allowance of up to 30 days + bank holidays

Private Health Care

Progression opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing complex IT/Software/Digital Projects.
• 5+ years of people management experience, ideally with Project Managers.
• Senior IT Stakeholder experience with Governance Board exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global Digital Project Management team.
• Drive strategic and value-driven projects.
• Enhance project management and leadership maturity.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Project Governance

Coaching

Team Development

Job description

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Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: IntaPeople: STEM Recruitment

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 is supporting a globally recognised organisation that, 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 key role in digital transformation programs.

• 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
• Experience working with senior stakeholders
• Experience managing large-scale portfolios
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Knowledge of Project Governance and Business Stakeholder Management
• Senior IT Stakeholder and Business Leadership experience, with Governance Board exposure
• Strong understanding of IT and Digital business areas

As a People leader, you should be experienced in developing team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and personal development plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Digital Project Management team of 6-12 Project Managers and Coordinators globally.
• Drive strategic and value-driven projects, building strong stakeholder partnerships.
• Participate in Digital Governance and decision-making.
• Champion industry best practices and innovation within the PMO.
• 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.

The role involves leading Project Managers, overseeing performance, and supporting development within the PMO, managing multiple portfolios in a corporate environment.

Role overview:

• Starting salary: £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Holiday allowance: up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Private Health Care
• Bi-monthly travel to European sites
• Progression opportunities
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days onsite in South Wales, near Cardiff (free parking)

***Candidates must be within commuting distance of South Wales and willing to travel 2-3 days per week.***

***Please do not apply if travel requirements do not suit your current needs.***

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