Head of Project Management

Randstad Digital; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Project Management to spearhead a critical global digital transformation initiative. This remote role requires a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in managing large-scale digital projects, ensuring governance and excellence across teams. You'll be responsible for building and overseeing the PMO, driving alignment across various functions, and contributing to significant agency transitions. If you are a transformation leader eager to shape a digital future, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years leading large-scale digital transformation in complex global organisations.
• Strong PMO, governance, and stakeholder management expertise.
• Experience leading major agency transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across transformation workstreams.
• Establish programme governance and track KPIs.
• Embed new digital workflows across markets.

Skills

Large-scale digital transformation leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance expertise

PESO background

Job description

Head of Project Management – Global Digital Transformation

Remote - UK

Contract: 6 - 12 months

Start : Immediately

We’re hiring a Head of Project Management to lead a high-profile global Digital Demand Transformation programme — including major initiatives such as Project Tadka and a large-scale Publicis transition .

In this role, you’ll own the full transformation roadmap, build and run the PMO, drive governance and delivery excellence, and ensure global teams adopt new digital capabilities across media, content, commerce, data, and consumer care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead delivery across Tadka, Publicis , and all connected transformation workstreams
• Establish programme governance, tracking KPIs, risks, and benefits
• Embed new digital ways of working across markets and functions
• Partner with Finance, Digital Tech, Marketing, Sales, and agency partners
• Drive alignment, accelerate adoption, and deliver measurable impact

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years leading large-scale digital transformation in complex global organisations
• Strong PMO, governance, and stakeholder management expertise
• Experience leading major agency transitions ( Publicis or similar )
• Background in PESO, digital marketing, commerce, CRM, content, or data

If you’re a transformation leader who thrives in complexity and wants to shape a global digital future, we’d love to hear from you.