Award of Head of Digital Learning

Tender description

The HR Division in Scottish Government implemented a new learning experience platform (Pathways) in June 2021. This platform plays a key role in transforming the learning experience of our colleagues and building a culture of learning across the organisation. This job is a key opportunity to shape and progress the design and delivery of digital learning across Scottish Government by embedding the platform. • Experience in agile and waterfall project principles, including proportionate project management (PPM) that supports delivery through effective techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects • Experience managing IT services, including Cloud, preferably with an ITIL background • Experience of Thrive learning experience platform • Experience managing the incumbent vendor Thrive’s Learning Experience Platform providing the SME expertise to build and train the BAU support team • Proven leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships that support collaborative working and development/delivery of shared outcomes; • Sound business case development/approval skills and good understanding of the procurement process including engagement/negotiation with third parties; • Able to balance reactive work with strategic planning in order to solve, but also pre-empt, problems or issues that could impact on project delivery or the realisation of benefits. • Ability to quickly develop awareness of the wider People Directorate and DG ODO environment and able to assess appropriate connections and interdependencies across projects. • Experience managing Cloud based products • Knowledge of LXP platforms