Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

IntaPeople: STEM Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organization is seeking a Head of Digital Transformation to lead their project management office (PMO). The successful candidate will demonstrate formidable leadership in scaling IT/software projects and fostering strong collaborations across digital teams. With responsibilities spanning up to 12 direct reports, this role emphasizes strategic project execution and the adoption of best practices within a dynamic corporate landscape. Offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits including hybrid work flexibility, this opportunity is ideal for seasoned leaders in the digital transformation sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme based on company performance

Private Health Care

Up to 30 days of holiday + bank holidays

Large progression opportunities

Travel to European sites bi-monthly

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience running complex IT/Software/Digital Projects and Programmes.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Experience leading project management teams of at least 5-10+ peers.

Responsibilities

• Head up the Digital Project Management function consisting of 6-12 Project Managers.
• Drive strategic & value driven projects whilst building partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Champion the adoption of industry best practices within the PMO team.

Skills

Leadership

Project Governance

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Job description

Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management

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Director at IntaPeople | Technology, Data & Software Recruitment #STEM #DATA #TECH

IntaPeople are proud to be supporting a globally recognised organisation who due to continued growth now require a Senior Leader to join their PMO function.

This is really a unique opportunity for someone to enhance and transform strong leadership and collaboration across their digital/software teams and wider business stakeholders. You will be heavily responsible for outstanding people leadership whilst also playing a role in the digital transformation programmes set by the wider organisation.

• 10+ years of experience running complex IT/Software/Digital Projects and Programmes
• 5 + years of people management experience – ideally with Project Managers, Delivery leads , Business Analyst’s etc
• Experience leading project management teams of atleast 5-10+ peers
• Experience working via a Global PMO function
• Experience working with very senior stakeholders
• Experience working on large scale portfolio's
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with Project Governance and Business Stakeholder Management
• Senior IT Stakeholder and Business Leadership expeience and Governance Board exposure
• A strong understanding of key business areas such as IT and Digital

Being a People leader, you will be experienced in developing the teams capabilities, from coaching and mentoring to the personal development plans of project manage and alike.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Head up the Digital Project Management function consisting of between 6-12 Project Managers and Project Coordinators across multiple locations globally.
• Drive strategic & value driven projects whilst building strong partnerships key stakeholders
• Participate in internal Digital Governance sessions and decision making bodies
• Champion the adoption of industry best practices and drive innovation within the PMO team
• You will be responsible for up to 12 direct reports
• You will be articulate and a driver of change within the transformation team
• Continue to build a high-performing project management team
• Drive project management and leadership maturity within this team
• Management of projects ranging from £250,000 - £10mil

The purpose of this role is to lead a group of Project Managers whilst overseeing their performance and support the development within the PMO. You’ll be well versed in managing multiple project portfolios whilst providing strategic initiatives within a corporate environment.

Role overview (at a glance):

• A progressive starting salary of £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme – based on company performance
• A starting holiday allowance of up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Private Health Care
• Travel to European sites bi-monthly
• Large progression opportunities
• Hybrid working – 2-3 days per week onsite in South Wales, Near Cardiff (free parking on site)

***Please note, candidate's must be within a commutable distance of South Wales and be willing to travel to site at least 2-3 days per week***

***Please do not apply if travel expectations are not suitable for your current needs***

For more information please click APPLY now or email Nathan Handley to arrange a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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