Head of Strategic Portfolio Delivery
Initial 3 month contract, c.£600-£700pd, Inside IR35, Hybrid (1 day per week onsite in Midlands)
Our Higher Education client is seeking an experienced Head of Strategic Portfolio Delivery to lead a complex portfolio of digital and technology programmes. This is a pivotal role within an organisation undergoing significant transformation and structural change.
You will provide strategic leadership across multiple workstreams, establish and embed effective governance, delivery frameworks, and portfolio standards, and ensure alignment to institutional priorities. You’ll manage and inspire high-performing teams, drive clarity and accountability, and enable successful outcomes across a diverse change landscape.
Requirements:
* Proven experience leading large digital/technology portfolios, ideally within a Higher Education organisation
* Background in major ERP/SAP or enterprise-level system implementations would be preferable
* Strong track record of delivering change through restructures or organisational transformation
* Expertise in setting up governance, frameworks, and delivery standards
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills