Transformation Delivery Lead - Digital and Data

We have a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the West Midlands Combined Authority's Digital and Data Transformation. As our first Delivery Lead - Digital & Data, you'll work closely with the Director of Digital and Data Transformation to turn strategic ambition into a clear roadmap of programmes and activities that deliver real impact and change lives across the West Midlands. From small-scale innovation projects to major digital product and service implementations, you'll oversee a wide-ranging portfolio-introducing agile and collaborative ways of working, embedding product management approaches, and ensuring projects are delivered effectively and sustainably. We're looking for a self-starter with a proven track record in digital and data delivery-someone who understands what transformation means in practice, not just in theory. You'll bring expert communication skills, the ability to apply digital portfolio management techniques in a public sector context, and the vision to define and shape methodologies that work for us. Please note this is a 2 year fixed term contract., * Manage a portfolio of digital, data, and technology (DDaT) products and services that meet user needs and support transformational change

• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to define and shape the strategic direction of our digital service portfolio
• Translate strategic goals into delivery roadmaps
• Lead the coordination of interdependent workstreams, ensuring delivery is coherent, prioritised, and aligned with organisational goals and user needs
• Ensure clear communication and alignment between delivery teams and stakeholders
• Create and sustain an environment for high-performing teams
• Actively address the most complicated risks, issues and dependencies including where ownership exists outside the team or no clear ownership exists
• Monitor progress and manage risks by tracking delivery, resolving blockers, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Produce resource & budget forecasts for our product and service portfolio and actively manage those resources

Good communication skills