Programme Lead

Programme / Portfolio Lead

  • Location: Edinburgh, Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
  • Job Type: Contract, Outside IR35

We are currently partnering with the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), Scotland's authority for tertiary education and research, which is undergoing a significant digital transformation.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead the provision of multiple detailed options, costs, and processes to senior stakeholders.
  • Secure full buy-in for projects aligned with the Green Book: Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government.
  • Utilise Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to evaluate projects, ensuring they demonstrate best value for money and consider environmental and social impacts.
  • Oversee the digital transformation projects, ensuring seamless integration and enhancement of HR and IT service management systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience working within Central Government.
  • Equivalent experience to CIO/CTO level.
  • Proven ability in working with the Five Case Model and Green Book standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including communication, influencing, collaboration, listening, and conflict management.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to work.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work on significant public sector transformation projects.
  • Exposure to high-level decision-making processes.
  • Professional development in a supportive and dynamic environment.

To apply for this Programme / Portfolio Lead position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch.

Company
Reed
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Temporary
Salary
£650 - £750 per day, Inc benefits
Posted
Company
Reed
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Temporary
Salary
£650 - £750 per day, Inc benefits
Posted