Digital Services Lead – Public Sector
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1. Salary: €99,000 - €106,000
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3. Contact: Shauna Mooney
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Are you interested in a rewarding role in the public sector that also offers a great work-life balance? This opportunity is perfect for you
Our client is currently recruiting for a Digital Services Leadto join their teamin Dublin South on a large healthcare capital infrastructure project.
The Digital Services Lead will report to the Programme Director. The Digital Services Lead is responsible for overseeing the delivery of digital and ICT services within the programme. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of digital technologies and services, aligned with project objectives. The Digital Services Lead will serve as the primary liaison between the digital services team, external vendors, and the Programme Board.
This role is offered on an initial 2 year rolling contract, with great opportunities for extension.
Benefits
5. 35 hour work week
6. 30 days leave
7. Hybrid work
Responsibilities
8. Management of all functions within the Digital Services Workstream, encompassing Digital Strategy Development, IT Infrastructure Management, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Vendor Management, Service Delivery, and Stakeholder Engagement.
9. Lead the development and implementation of the digital strategy for the programme, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and objectives
10. Manage the integration of digital services across workstreams, ensuring seamless operation and interoperability.
11. Oversee the performance and delivery of digital services, monitoring KPIs and ensuring they meet established standards.
12. Collaborate with stakeholders, including vendors and IT teams, to address technical challenges and ensure the successful deployment of digital solutions
13. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in digital services, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes
14. Understand the critical success factors relating to digital services across all stages of the project lifecycle, and effectively manage across the following areas
15. Digital infrastructure management: Ensuring the robust and secure operation of all IT systems and platforms
16. Technology leadership & IT governance: Leading the IT governance framework to align with project goals and regulatory requirements
17. Strategic planning and execution: Developing and executing plans that align IT services with the project's objectives
18. Service design and management: Overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT services
19. Risk and Change management: Managing IT risks and leading change initiatives to adapt to project demands
20. Data governance and analytics: Ensuring accurate data management and leveraging insights for strategic decisions.
Requirements
21. A Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland major academic award in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
22. At least ten years' satisfactory experience, after attaining the qualification above, including significant experience at a senior level in the planning, management, and delivery of large, highly complex digital and IT infrastructure projects.
23. Possess a high standard of professional, technical training, and experience in IT project management and digital transformation.
24. A significant track record and direct experience of successfully delivering large scale and technically complex IT programmes/projects (healthcare is desirable) through all stages from development, procurement, construction and commissioning to completion and handover (up to €2bn or equivalent value) safely, within budget and on time
25. Experience at a senior management level in the Irish public sector and/or private sector IT environments.
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