Head of Portfolio Management Office and Digital Engagement

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Cwmbran is seeking a Head of PMO & Digital Engagement to oversee digital initiatives and support transformation across the board. This role requires strong leadership capabilities and an understanding of digital solutions. The ideal candidate will be part of the senior management team, ensuring projects align with organizational goals. The role offers a flexible working environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive training and development

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, governance, and assurance across a portfolio of digital initiatives.
• Develop and embed best practices in programme and project management.
• Act as a key liaison between Digital, Data & Technology and clinical and operational divisions.

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

If you are successful at interview, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time; early applications are encouraged to ensure consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the email provided in their application, so please check your email regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment correspondence via the registered email account.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

The salary scale has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025, with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled through internal redeployment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the establishment and operation of the Digital Portfolio Management Office (DPMO) at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). This role is pivotal in supporting strategic digital transformation across the Health Board. As the Head of PMO & Digital Engagement, you will be an influential member of the Digital Transformation Senior Management Team, championing the use of digital solutions across the organization.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; applications from English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome.

Main duties of the job

• Provide leadership, governance, and assurance across a portfolio of digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with national, regional, and local priorities.
• Develop and embed best practices in programme and project management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key liaison between Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) and ABUHB clinical and operational divisions.
• Lead the digital service request process from receipt to transition to programmes or service delivery.
• Ensure delivery in accordance with developed change and programme management frameworks and principles.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. It provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. The health board offers opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build their career, providing integrated acute, primary, and community care for a population of 650,000 with over 16,000 staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training and development, paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, recognised qualifications, professional career pathways, and management development programmes. We support flexible working, promote work-life balance, and provide occupational health support, along with an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.

Our strategy emphasizes care closer to home and high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification