3 weeks ago
Head of Projects
Somerset 120K - 125K Contract
Job Reference: 58271845
A global organisation undergoing strategic transformation is seeking a Head of IT Projects to lead the delivery of its IT portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on complexity, drives delivery excellence, and inspires teams across borders.
Location: Bath
Salary: £125,000 (FTC 12 months, Inside IR35)
Hours: Full-Time (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
About the Role:
You’ll be accountable for the successful delivery of a diverse and complex IT portfolio, overseeing programmes that span multiple geographies and business units. You’ll lead a high-performing IT Projects team and mature the organisation’s PMO capability—enhancing governance, tools, processes, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the global IT portfolio, managing KPIs, risks, dependencies, budgets, and third-party relationships
- Lead and evolve the IT Project Management Office, driving improvements in governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks
- Ensure projects are delivered with predictability, quality, and financial control, while tracking benefit realisation
- Conduct gateway reviews with senior leadership to validate business cases and rollout plans
- Manage supplier performance and ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Champion modern risk and opportunity management techniques across the portfolio
- Coach and develop the IT Projects team, fostering innovation and excellence
- Align IT initiatives with business priorities through proactive communication and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; ITIL and APM qualifications desirable
- Proven success leading large, complex portfolios across global organisations
- Deep knowledge of project governance, delivery methodologies (Agile, Lean, Hybrid), and stakeholder engagement
- Strong command of project tools and techniques, with a hands-on approach to leadership
- Exceptional communication, decision-making, and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and influence teams across multiple geographies
This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic IT transformation at scale, with autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape delivery excellence across a global footprint. If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for execution and impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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