We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water are delighted to be looking for a Head of IT Transformation to join the excellent IT team. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of Portsmouth Water's technology transformation. As Head of IT Transformation, you will lead our IT transformation portfolio, turning technology strategy into a clear, prioritised and deliverable programme of investment and change. Working closely with the CIO and IT Leadership Team, you will shape the transformation roadmap, lead the Transformation Office and ensure our major technology investments deliver measurable business value. What will you be doing? Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the IT strategy, roadmap and portfolio, ensuring investment aligns with business priorities, regulatory commitments and long-term technology needs. Supervise portfolio demand, prioritisation and investment judgments, balancing dependencies, risks, resources and business outcomes. Manage the IT Transformation Office, defining its operating model, standards and performance expectations while building organisational capability in portfolio, programme, project and change delivery. Establish and maintain governance, assurance, delivery frameworks, methods and controls, ensuring consistent and effective execution across the IT portfolio. Provide portfolio oversight, reporting and independent assurance to the Executive Team and Board, highlighting performance, benefits, risks, issues and recommendations. Own the IT portfolio risk framework, overseeing programme, project, supplier and cross-portfolio risks, with clear accountability, mitigation and escalation processes. Manage commercial and supplier management across the IT portfolio, ensuring value for money, contract compliance, service performance and alignment to strategic goals. Oversee IT capital portfolio financial planning, funding, forecasting, governance and benefits realisation, ensuring investment remains affordable, controlled and delivers expected outcomes. Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders to manage commercial, financial and delivery risks while supporting effective decision-making. Provide strategic oversight of core technology platforms, including IFS Cloud and GIS, supporting continuous improvement, automation, standardisation and measurable business benefits. What do you need? Skills, Qualifications
Head of IT Transformation in Hampshire employer: Portsmouth-Water
Portsmouth Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to growth opportunities and training that empower you to excel in your role as a Strategic Water Infrastructure Programme Lead. The company's focus on sustainability and community impact, combined with its supportive culture, makes it a rewarding place to contribute to vital water infrastructure projects in the region.
