Digital Project Manager

About The Role

SPS are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a portfolio of critical projects that will drive improved business outcomes and support the organisation’s strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison across all assigned projects, working closely with a variety of Senior Stakeholders across the organisation and a range of external stakeholders. In collaboration with the Business Unit Manager and the IT Programme Manager, you will be responsible for delivering effective, sustainable digital solutions aligned with the organisation’s Digital Strategy.

Delivery will be structured around three overarching objectives, encompassing a series of key projects, including:

SPIN Network Upgrade

ESTLAN Completion

HMP Highland

HMP Glasgow

Estates Systems Integration (Security Network)

ICDS Delivery Support

About Us

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The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.