Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

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

Job summary

A prominent organization seeks a Head of Digital Transformation to enhance leadership and collaboration across its digital teams. With up to 12 direct reports, you will drive strategic projects, improve team capabilities, and manage sizeable portfolios. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Holiday allowance of up to 30 days + bank holidays

Annual bonus based on company performance

Bi-monthly travel to European sites

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing complex IT/software/digital projects.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Experience leading project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of 6-12 Project Managers.
• Drive strategic projects and partnerships.
• Enhance project management and leadership maturity.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

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Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management, Manchester

Client: IntaPeople: STEM Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, 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 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 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 5-10+ peers
• Experience working within a Global PMO
• Experience working with senior stakeholders
• Experience managing large-scale portfolios
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with Project Governance and 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 will develop 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 sessions and decision-making bodies.
• Promote industry best practices and innovation within the PMO.
• Manage up to 12 direct reports.
• Lead 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 their performance, and supporting development within the PMO. You should be experienced in managing multiple project portfolios and strategic initiatives in a corporate environment.

Role overview:

• Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Holiday allowance: up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• 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 a commutable distance of South Wales and willing to travel 2-3 days per week.***

***Please do not apply if travel requirements are unsuitable.***

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