Head of Project Management - Digital Marketing

Randstad Digital; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency is seeking a Head of Project Management to drive a high-profile global Digital Demand Transformation program. This role involves leading the delivery of major initiatives, establishing governance, and ensuring adoption of new digital capabilities across various functions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in digital transformation within complex organizations, along with strong expertise in PMO and stakeholder management. A hybrid working model is in place, requiring 2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 12+ years leading large-scale digital transformation in complex global organizations.
• Strong PMO, governance, and stakeholder management expertise.
• Experience leading major agency transitions (Publicis or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across connected transformation workstreams.
• Establish programme governance, tracking KPIs, risks, and benefits.
• Embed new digital ways of working across markets and functions.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

PMO and governance expertise

Stakeholder management

Digital marketing knowledge

Job description

Head of Project Management - Global Digital Transformation

London UK (Hybrid 2 days in office)

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 expertiseExperience 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.