Transformation Delivery Lead - Digital and Data

OverviewWe have a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Digital and Data Transformation. As our first Delivery Lead – Digital and Data, you’ll work closely with the Director of Digital and Data Transformation to turn strategic ambition into a clear roadmap of programmes and activities that deliver real impact and change lives across the West Midlands.

From small-scale innovation projects to major digital product and service implementations, you’ll oversee a wide-ranging portfolio—introducing agile and collaborative ways of working, embedding product management approaches, and ensuring projects are delivered effectively and sustainably.

We’re looking for a self-starter with a proven track record in digital and data delivery—someone who understands what transformation means in practice, not just in theory. You’ll bring expert communication skills, the ability to apply digital portfolio management techniques in a public sector context, and the vision to define and shape methodologies that work for us.

Please note this is a 2 year fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of digital, data, and technology (DDaT) products and services that meet user needs and support transformational change

Work collaboratively with senior leaders to define and shape the strategic direction of our digital service portfolio

Translate strategic goals into delivery roadmaps

Lead the coordination of interdependent workstreams, ensuring delivery is coherent, prioritised, and aligned with organisational goals and user needs

Ensure clear communication and alignment between delivery teams and stakeholders

Create and sustain an environment for high-performing teams

Actively address the most complicated risks, issues and dependencies including where ownership exists outside the team or no clear ownership exists

Monitor progress and manage risks by tracking delivery, resolving blockers, and communicating updates to stakeholders

Produce resource and budget forecasts for our product and service portfolio and actively manage those resources

Qualifications

Proven experience of defining and delivering a portfolio of digital and data products and services

Evidence of working in product or digital service environments, with a track record of introducing or enhancing agile practices within teams or organisations

Track record of implementing and evolving agile practices to improve performance and delivery outcomes

Strong evidence of a customer/user-focused approach, delivering measurable improvements in user experience

Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate teams to achieve high performance and deliver successful outcomes

Experience presenting to and coordinating senior level meetings with the confidence and ability to challenge information provided

Ability to effectively manage/oversee multiple initiatives prioritising work as appropriate to manage risk

Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex problems and the ability to manage potentially delicate situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex material to senior leaders

Agile project management qualification or equivalent agile project management or product management experience

LocationThe location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

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Salary and benefitsWe advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Local Government Pension Scheme ( one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK ).

28 days

paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more)

EV car benefit scheme

Ethical

saving options

and

healthcare plans .

Discounted

gym membership, will writing

and

mortgage advice .

An option to

buy a bicycle , including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.

3 days

of paid leave each year to

volunteer .

Interest free financing

through SmartTech to buy the latest technology

Discounted shopping

with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.

For more information, please visit the

benefits page

on our career site.

Why join WMCA?WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it''s needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people''s lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplaceWMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don\''t fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don\''t let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UKProof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration ..... full job details .....