Job Introduction
We 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 & 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• 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 & budget forecasts for our product and service portfolio and actively manage those resources

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