Strategic Development & Programmes Manager – National, Contractor and Specialist Applications B8C

Company: NHS Scotland
Apply for the Strategic Development & Programmes Manager – National, Contractor and Specialist Applications B8C
Location: Paisley
Job Description:

Overview

In this senior role, you will lead a portfolio of digital transformation programmes within NHSGGC’s digital services, aligning national, contractor and specialist applications with clinical and operational priorities. You will drive governance, benefits realisation and performance, while shaping strategic direction and cross‑functional delivery. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and external partners to deliver scalable, patient‑centred digital outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence digital healthcare delivery at scale in Scotland.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working options

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of complex digital transformation programmes
  • Provide strategic oversight of national systems, contractor services and specialist applications
  • Ensure robust programme governance, risk management and benefits realisation
  • Manage financial resources, workforce planning and programme performance
  • Lead engagement with senior clinical, operational and executive stakeholders
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors and national partners
  • Provide leadership and support to Programme Managers, Business Analysts and specialist programme teams

Key requirements

  • Significant experience of leading large-scale transformation programmes
  • Strong track record of delivering strategic objectives and organisational change
  • Experience of programme governance, business case development and benefits realisation
  • Strong financial, workforce and resource management skills
  • Experience of supplier, procurement and contract management
  • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate high-performing multidisciplinary teams
  • Strategic thinking
  • Influencing and negotiation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Leadership of diverse teams
  • Communication and collaboration

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Posted: October 5th, 2026