Head of IT Transformation: Strategy & Delivery Leader

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension up to 15%

Non-contractual bonus up to 15%

Car allowance

Life assurance 4x salary

Wellbeing support & Private Medical

PW Perks discounts

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Head of IT Transformation to lead the IT transformation portfolio and deliver measurable business value. You will shape the transformation roadmap, oversee the Transformation Office and work closely with the CIO and Board.

You will drive governance, portfolio management and supplier relationships across major technology programmes, including cloud and data platforms, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments and long-term needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience leading an IT PMO, Portfolio Office or Transformation Office.
• Experience delivering complex IT portfolios and major programmes from mobilisation through to benefits realization.
• Commercially and financially astute with budget, forecasts and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the IT strategy, roadmap and portfolio, ensuring investment aligns with business priorities and long-term technology needs.
• Oversee portfolio governance, assurance, delivery frameworks and controls across the IT portfolio.
• Provide portfolio oversight, reporting and independent assurance to the Executive Team and Board, highlighting performance and risks.
• Own the IT portfolio risk framework and manage cross-portfolio risks with clear escalation.
• Manage commercial and supplier management across the IT portfolio to ensure value for money.

Skills

PMO leadership

Portfolio governance

Stakeholder management

Delivery methodologies

Contract & supplier management

Executive reporting

Education

PM/portfolio management qualification

Tools

IFS Cloud

GIS

Job description

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Head of IT Transformation to lead the IT transformation portfolio and deliver measurable business value. You will shape the transformation roadmap, oversee the Transformation Office and work closely with the CIO and Board.

You will drive governance, portfolio management and supplier relationships across major technology programmes, including cloud and data platforms, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments and long-term needs.