DDaT Programme Manager

Job SpecificationJob Title: Programme Lead - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Contract: Fixed-term (ending February 2027) Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working considered) Location: Hybrid/UK-basedRole PurposeThis role leads the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) workstream within a major statutory programme delivering reform to Scotland''s tertiary education and training system.The postholder is responsible for planning, governance and delivery of all technology, data, systems and digital service elements required to support the transfer of apprenticeship funding responsibilities from one public body to another, ensuring full operational readiness by April 2027.Key ResponsibilitiesLead delivery of the DDaT workstream, owning plans, milestones, dependencies and budget.Establish and maintain effective governance, reporting into programme and senior leadership forums.Manage dependencies across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment on sequencing, risks and delivery timelines.Coordinate DDaT input to Transitional Services Agreement negotiations, protecting organisational interests in service levels, access and exit provisions.Oversee Day 1 operational readiness, including:Managed service arrangements for apprenticeship funding and payments systems.Data migration and continuity across multiple external system integrations.Establishment of internal capability to oversee and assure transferred services.Manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where intervention ..... full job details .....