Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

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

Job summary

A globally recognized organization is seeking a Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management to enhance leadership across digital teams. This senior role involves managing multiple portfolios, developing team capabilities, and overseeing significant digital transformation initiatives, with opportunities for progression in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Annual bonus based on company performance

Hybrid working: 2-3 days onsite

Significant progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing complex IT/Software/Digital projects.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Experience leading project teams of 5-10+ members.

Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Project Management team of 6-12 globally.
• Drive strategic projects with strong stakeholder partnerships.
• Champion industry best practices within the PMO.

Skills

People Leadership

Project Governance

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

IT Portfolio Management

Job description

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Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management, Slough

Client:

IntaPeople: STEM Recruitment

Location:

Slough, 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 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 both 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.

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.
• Champion industry best practices and drive 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 aims to lead Project Managers, oversee their performance, and support development within the PMO, managing multiple portfolios in 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 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 are unsuitable.***

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