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.