Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head of Digital Transformation to enhance project leadership across digital and software teams. The role involves managing a global Project Management team, focusing on strategic portfolio initiatives while fostering a high-performance culture within the organization. Candidates should have extensive leadership experience and be adept in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance

Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Significant progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT/Software/Digital Project management.
• 5+ years of experience managing teams.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Project Management team globally.
• Drive strategic projects and manage up to 12 direct reports.
• Promote best practices within the PMO.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Project Governance

Digital Transformation

Job description

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Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management, Hemel Hempstead

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Client:

IntaPeople: STEM Recruitment

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

IntaPeople are proud to support a globally recognized organization 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 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 function
• 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 key business areas such as IT and Digital

As a People leader, you will develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and personal development plans.

Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

• 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 sessions and decision-making bodies.
• Promote 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 valued between £250,000 and £10 million.

This role involves leading Project Managers, overseeing their performance, and supporting PMO development. You should be experienced in managing multiple project portfolios within a corporate environment.

Role overview:

• Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Bi-monthly travel to European sites
• Significant progression opportunities
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days onsite per week in South Wales near Cardiff (free parking)

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

***Do not apply if travel requirements do not suit your current situation.***

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