Digital Programme Manager

NHS Scotland; Glasgow (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working in Edinburgh/Glasgow

Job summary

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead its Digital Transformation Programme, covering maternity leave until December 2027. The role focuses on delivering digital innovation across Scotland with hybrid Edinburgh/Glasgow working arrangements and close collaboration with senior leaders and external partners.

You will drive transformation across Microsoft 365 adoption, governance and benefits realisation, translating complex tech into clear plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading digital transformation and development programmes.
• Experience procuring and managing external suppliers and contracts.
• Skilled at analysing complex digital requirements and recommending practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative working abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in a team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation and organisational change programmes.
• Drive adoption of Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform.
• Develop digital skills and capability across teams.
• Oversee AI and innovation projects within the programme.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals.
• Monitor benefits realisation and drive digital improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships and digital procurement.

Skills

Digital transformation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Collaborative working

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power Platform

Job description

Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Edinburgh/Glasgow: Hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future We are seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Digital Transformation Programme, covering maternity leave until December 2027.

Digital Programme Manager (Ref: 261173)

Fixed-Term Contract/Secondment until 12 December 2027

Full-Time: 36 Hours per Week

Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Edinburgh/Glasgow: Hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future We are seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Digital Transformation Programme, covering maternity leave until December 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our Digital & Intelligence Strategy. Working closely with senior leaders, multidisciplinary teams and external partners, you will drive digital innovation, modernise ways of working and support the adoption of emerging technologies across the organisation.

You Will Lead a Wide Range Of Initiatives, Including

• Digital transformation and organisational change programmes
• Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform adoption
• Digital skills and capability development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation projects
• Business case development and investment proposals
• Benefits realisation and digital improvement initiativesSupplier management and digital procurement activity
• Executive and Board-level reporting and governance

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering digital transformation programmes, managing suppliers and procurement processes, and leading the assessment of complex digital requirements to identify and implement effective solutions. As a confident leader you will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries, providing expert digital advice to support the development and delivery of services across Scotland.

As an excellent communicator, you will be able to translate complex technical information for a wide range of stakeholders and possess strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements (refer to the job pack for full details):

• Proven experience managing digital transformation and development programmes.
• Experience procuring and managing external suppliers.
• Skilled in analysing complex digital requirements and recommending solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative working abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

Benefits Which Matter

• Life-work balance with family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme
• 27 Days annual leave (increasing in line with service) plus 8 days public holiday
• NHS discounts and more

Diversity and Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and have a positive recruitment experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support reasonable adjustments that may be required.

Closing Date: 25th October 2026 at Midnight

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 10th November 2026