Overview
Head of IT Projects – 12 Month FTC
Bath – Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite)
Renowned Manufacturing Organisation are looking for a Head of IT Projects to lead a busy portfolio of IT and Business change projects during a period of exciting transition. This is a 12-month fixed term contract and will report to the Head of IT.
You’ll take charge of a team of up to 6 Project Managers, delivering around 30 projects covering Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, and Business Systems.
Responsibilities
* Lead, coach and engage a team of Project Managers, building consistency and capability.
* Stabilise delivery during a period of transition – quickly build relationships, understand challenges and drive solutions.
* Deliver a diverse portfolio including WAN upgrades, global telephony, vulnerability management, HR & Finance Technology transformations, and digital initiatives.
* Strengthen PMO frameworks, governance and resourcing processes to improve pipeline and delivery outcomes.
* Monitor and report on KPIs, risks, budgets and progress to ensure predictability and value.
* Manage complex senior stakeholders across IT and business functions, aligning projects to strategic priorities.
* Bring strong commercial acumen – challenging vendors, ensuring value and embedding robust supplier management.
* Collaborate with the CIO and leadership team to drive improvements and align IT with business needs.
* Oversee third-party suppliers and partners to ensure delivery is on time, to quality and with appropriate governance.
YOU
* Held the position of Head of IT Projects/Programmes (or similar leadership role) in fast paced environments
* Have prior management experience of Project Managers
* Track record of managing multiple complex IT Transformations in a fast paced environment
* Pragmatic with project methodologies – Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid.
* Strong knowledge of project management tools & processes
* Excellent at managing senior stakeholders and building credibility.
* Strong leader and coach – able to raise capability and maturity in project delivery.
* Commercially savvy with experience of managing suppliers.
* Excellent written and oral skills
For more information please reach out to Lauren Stutz at La Fosse – lauren.stutz@lafosse.com
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