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Head of ICT Programme Delivery

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Sheffield City Council is a council that leads boldly with purpose and decisiveness. It is an extraordinary place to live and work, providing a perfect balance of the urban and the outdoors. You'll be joining a forward-thinking council that puts people at the heart of what we do. We value openness, honesty, and collaboration, and we are committed to delivering innovative and effective services to the people of Sheffield.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Head of ICT Programme Delivery to contribute to the delivery of several projects efforts which will help Sheffield City Council reach new heights, becoming an even more reliable and impactful organisation for our communities.

In this role, you will lead and drive the successful execution of our Digital Programme, playing a pivotal role in advancing the ICT roadmap to support the Council's vision for efficient, effective services and the city's broader ambitions. You will ensure ICT systems not only enhance service delivery but also meet statutory, strategic, and regulatory standards. As a key business relationship manager, you will foster strong partnerships with senior stakeholders to align technology solutions with the Council's needs.

This role demands significant experience in programme and project management. Key responsibilities include shaping the ICT and Digital Innovation strategic roadmap, leading the ICT Programme Delivery team, managing finances to ensure value for money, and presenting progress and investment proposals to senior leadership. You will also nurture the professional growth of the ICT team and anticipate future challenges. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for digital transformation, we want to hear from you!

What We Are Looking For:

  • Proven track record in leading large-scale Digital Programmes.
  • Strong experience in building relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Advanced knowledge of both existing and emerging technologies and their applications in public services.
  • Experience working at a senior level in a complex organisation, with an ability to manage financial, human, and physical resources effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and accessible way.
  • Demonstrable success in managing change and motivating teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

For further details visit Job - GatenbySanderson or contact Shoabib Haroon ( 07384 258 626 ) or Katherine O'Donnell ( 07570654500 ) of GatenbySanderson.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Head of ICT Programme Delivery

Sheffield City Council HQ
Sheffield, UK
Full-Time

Published on 03/11/2024

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