Programme Manager - Digital, Data & Technology
Contract | Edinburgh / Hybrid | Until February 2027
Rate: Neg D.O.E (Inside)
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex Digital, Data and Technology workstream within a major public sector transformation programme focused on the transition of apprenticeship funding services and associated digital capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of the Digital, Data and Technology workstream, managing plans, budgets, milestones, risks and dependencies.
- Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting to senior stakeholders and programme boards.
- Coordinate technology, data, systems and digital service transition activities to ensure operational readiness.
- Manage cross-workstream dependencies and stakeholder engagement across multiple organisations.
- Oversee managed service arrangements, supplier relationships and transition planning.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, including Business Analysts and technical specialists.
- Drive data migration, systems integration and service readiness activities.
- Produce clear programme reporting covering progress, costs, risks and delivery confidence.
Essential Experience
- Proven Programme Management experience delivering complex digital, data and technology transformation programmes.
- Strong background in organisational change, service transition or operational transformation.
- Experience managing cross-organisational dependencies and senior stakeholder relationships.
- Robust programme governance, financial management, risk and issue management expertise.
- Experience overseeing managed services, outsourced delivery or transition arrangements.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence without direct line management authority.
- Excellent communication skills, including engagement at executive and board level.
- Understanding of digital, data and technology operating models within public sector environments.
- Experience working with Agile and traditional delivery methodologies.
Desirable Experience
- MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent qualification.
- Experience within the Scottish public sector or wider government environment.
- Knowledge of workforce transition or TUPE-related programmes.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform or similar enterprise platforms.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme, delivering critical technology, data and digital service outcomes within a complex public sector environment.
