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
1. Own and deliver the global IT portfolio, managing KPIs, risks, dependencies, budgets, and third-party relationships
2. Lead and evolve the IT Project Management Office, driving improvements in governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks
3. Ensure projects are delivered with predictability, quality, and financial control, while tracking benefit realisation
4. Conduct gateway reviews with senior leadership to validate business cases and rollout plans
5. Manage supplier performance and ensure alignment with strategic goals
6. Champion modern risk and opportunity management techniques across the portfolio
7. Coach and develop the IT Projects team, fostering innovation and excellence
8. Align IT initiatives with business priorities through proactive communication and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
9. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; ITIL and APM qualifications desirable
10. Proven success leading large, complex portfolios across global organisations
11. Deep knowledge of project governance, delivery methodologies (Agile, Lean, Hybrid), and stakeholder engagement
12. Strong command of project tools and techniques, with a hands-on approach to leadership
13. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and organisational skills
14. 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. Share this job: