Head of Portfolio Management Office and Digital Engagement

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales seeks a Head of PMO & Digital Engagement to lead digital transformation efforts. This role demands strong leadership and experience in managing digital portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The organization promotes a supportive workplace with extensive training and development opportunities. Candidates who can speak Welsh are preferred, but English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working

Occupational health support

In-house training programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading digital initiatives.
• Strong governance and assurance skills.
• Ability to liaise between technology and clinical divisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the Digital Portfolio Management Office.
• Ensure alignment with strategic priorities across the Health Board.
• Develop best practices in program management and performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Digital Transformation

Communication

Ability to speak Welsh

Job description

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.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We offer opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build their career, regardless of your specialty or stage in your career.

The health board serves a population of 650,000, employs over 16,000 staff, and offers integrated acute, primary, and community care.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways, including management development programmes.

We promote flexible working, support work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and are developing a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support staff wellbeing.

Our strategy focuses on enhancing care closer to home and providing high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service for the future.