Strategic Development & Programmes Manager - National, Contractor and Specialist Applications B8C

Job details

• Job reference: 257345
• Salary: Band 8C (£90,808 - £97,338)
• Job closing date: 18/10/2026
• Job Type: Senior Managers
• Location: Paisley
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 02/10/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Strategy, Programmes & Innovation

Shape the Future of Digital Healthcare in Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Digital Services Directorate as a Strategic Development & Programmes Manager.

As Scotland's largest NHS Board, NHSGGC serves a population of over 1.3 million people and employs more than 42,000 staff across acute, community and specialist services. Digital innovation is fundamental to our ambition to improve patient outcomes, enhance staff experience, increase productivity and support the long-term sustainability of healthcare services.

This is a unique opportunity to lead high-profile digital transformation programmes that directly support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care across one of the most complex healthcare organisations in the UK.

About the Role

This senior leadership position sits within the Strategy, Programmes & Innovation team and provides strategic leadership across the National, Contractor and Specialist Applications Portfolio.

You will be responsible for leading a significant portfolio of digital programmes and services that support clinical and operational priorities across NHSGGC while contributing to wider regional and national digital health objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and delivery of complex digital transformation programmes.
• Providing strategic oversight of national systems, contractor services and specialist applications.
• Ensuring robust programme governance, risk management and benefits realisation.
• Managing financial resources, workforce planning and programme performance.
• Leading engagement with senior clinical, operational and executive stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with suppliers, contractors and national partners.
• Providing leadership and support to Programme Managers, Business Analysts and specialist programme teams.

The role requires a highly credible leader who can operate effectively at strategic level while maintaining a strong focus on delivery, outcomes and continuous improvement.

About You

You will be an experienced programme and transformation leader with a proven ability to deliver change within large, complex organisations.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of leading large-scale transformation programmes.
• A strong track record of delivering strategic objectives and organisational change.
• Experience of programme governance, business case development and benefits realisation.
• Strong financial, workforce and resource management skills.
• Experience of supplier, procurement and contract management.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead and motivate high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde?

Digital Services is delivering an ambitious programme of transformation to modernise healthcare delivery, improve patient and staff experience and support service sustainability.

You will join a progressive leadership team at the forefront of digital innovation and have a genuine opportunity to influence how digital services are designed and delivered at scale. The role offers significant scope to shape strategic priorities, lead transformational change and contribute to improving healthcare outcomes for more than one million people.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of digital healthcare in Scotland. If you are an ambitious and collaborative leader with the experience and vision to deliver transformational change at scale, we would welcome your application.

Informal enquiries are welcomed from Janet Boyd, Head of Digital Strategy, Programmes & Innovation. Email: janet.boyd@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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