Digital Programme Manager

We are seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Digital Transformation Programme, covering maternity leave until December 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our Digital & Intelligence Strategy. Working closely with senior leaders, multidisciplinary teams and external partners, you will drive digital innovation, modernise ways of working and support the adoption of emerging technologies across the organisation.

You will lead a wide range of initiatives, including:

• Digital transformation and organisational change programmes
• Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform adoption
• Digital skills and capability development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation projects
• Business case development and investment proposals
• Benefits realisation and digital improvement initiatives
• Supplier management and digital procurement activity
• Executive and Board-level reporting and governance

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering digital transformation programmes, managing suppliers and procurement processes, and leading the assessment of complex digital requirements to identify and implement effective solutions. As a confident leader you will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries, providing expert digital advice to support the development and delivery of services across Scotland.

As an excellent communicator, you will be able to translate complex technical information for a wide range of stakeholders and possess strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., * Proven experience managing digital transformation and development programmes.

• Experience procuring and managing external suppliers.
• Skilled in analysing complex digital requirements and recommending solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative working abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

With Healthcare Improvement Scotland, you can enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Life-work balance with family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme
• 27 Days annual leave (increasing in line with service) plus 8 days public holiday
• NHS discounts and more