Head of Solution Design

Head of Solution Design, Delivery & Insights

Salary: £64,887 per annum

Location: Fife

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and results-driven leader to join our team, overseeing the end-to-end design and delivery of technological solutions that drive meaningful business value.The role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to execute hands-on, ensuring that solutions are designed with deep understanding of the business needs and are delivered with precision and efficiency.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Principal - Improvement, Insight & Brand, this is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to lead a multidisciplinary team spanning planning, improvement, service design and delivery, insights and project management.

In this pivotal role, you will drive collaboration across the business, managing a diverse and complex portfolio of projects while leveraging data to optimise outcomes and inform strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Innovative Solution Design: Lead the design and architecture of innovate technological solutions that align with our business goals and strategic objectives;
• Project Delivery Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technological solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, developers and analysts, and other key stakeholders to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions;
• Data-Drive Insights: Drive the development and implementation of predictive analytics and AI-driven models to enhance decision-making, optimise operations, and support strategic planning.

Qualifications and Experience - what were looking for:

• Educated to degree level or with demonstrable relevant professional experience at SCQF level 9 or above. (Preferably in Computing, Information Technology, Business or related field).
• Significant experience in technology solution design and delivery, with proven track record of leading large-scale projects in a complex business environment.
• Experience in managing teams and delivering solutions in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field, with experience of turning insights into action.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant and meaningful impact and lead on the transformational change throughout our College and its community.If you are a forward-thinking leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes, wed love to hear from you.

For further information on the role and to apply please visit our Leadership Recruitment Site

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 13 January 2025.