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Head of Portfolio Delivery (Digital, Data and Technology)

Birmingham
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Head of Portfolio Delivery (Digital, Data and Technology)

Locations: Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Maidstone, London, Manchester, Essex, Brighton, Oxford, Sheffield

Salary: £75,000 - £78,500 + Fully Hybrid Role + Excellent Benefits + Pension + Holidays

Do you have experience in portfolio project management with an IT background?

Are you looking for an autonomous role where you'll be empowered to lead and make your mark on an impressive IT project team?

This leading healthcare organisation is going through an exciting growth phase. They have invested heavily in their technology to ensure they provide the highest quality of patient care. Their innovative projects focus on Tech-for-Good, genuinely making a difference to people's lives.

The Head of Digital, Data and Technology Portfolio Delivery is a senior role, leading complex tech projects across Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Waterfall frameworks.

You'll ensure digital solutions are strategically aligned, well-governed, and fully adopted across the business. Working cross-functionally, you'll deliver improvements ranging from small enhancements to major programmes.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in portfolio project delivery, governance, and data protection, as well as experience in systems integration.

This is a unique opportunity to drive real impact in a growing healthcare organisation supporting over 110,000 clients annually.

The Role
*Deep understanding of software development, IT infrastructure, DevOps, Agile, and Scrum practices, with experience in AI, ML, RPA, UX, design, end-user testing, and requirements gathering.
*Ability to analyse complex problems, devise solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.
*Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure projects stay on track.
*Ensure deliverables meet required standards through effective QA and testing protocols, with continuous monitoring and evaluation.
*Comprehensive understanding of project lifecycles, tailoring Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies for timely and budget-compliant delivery.
*Capable of troubleshooting technical issues and understanding the intricacies of software or product development.
*Expertise in system architecture, DevOps, risk management, ITIL, technical documentation, and programming languages.
*Oversee testing quality internally and with vendors, ensuring robust methodologies and evidence-based outcomes.

The Person
*Proven track record in portfolio delivery
*Strong background in IT
*Experience with governance and data protection
*Systems integration experience
*Ideally, knowledge of DevOps

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