Director of Digital Portfolio and Transformation (Digital Transformation)

TL;DR

Director of Digital Portfolio and Transformation (Digital Transformation): Orchestrating a $40M+ technology investment portfolio and a 200+ person organization to drive the Digital & Data Office agenda with an accent on portfolio prioritization, governance, and financial discipline. Focus on translating digital strategy into execution, managing cross-functional blockers, and optimizing the DDO operating model.

Location: Hybrid in The Hague, Netherlands. Relocation support and work permit sponsorship available.

Salary: €133,699 - €167,123

Company

The hirify.global provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries.

What you will do

• Lead portfolio-level prioritization and resource allocation across DDO initiatives to ensure strategic alignment.
• Establish and govern investment frameworks to maintain visibility of ROI and value realization.
• Manage the DDO budget, ensuring financial discipline and effective allocation across the portfolio.
• Translate digital transformation strategy into execution through clear roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting and acting as a trusted advisor to the CDDO and leadership team.
• Intervene in critical delivery challenges to resolve cross-functional blockers and risks.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience driving end-to-end digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and Scrum methodologies.
• Proven experience in developing and managing complex departmental budgets.
• Experience building and managing professional teams.
• Executive-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work hybrid (2 days in office) in The Hague, Netherlands.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation support and work permit sponsorship provided.
• 30 days annual leave and flexible working hours (core hours 10am-3.30pm).
• Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of annual salary.
• Comprehensive insurance package: Life, Health, and Disability insurance.
• IB Pension and bicycle scheme.
• Travel and work-from-home allowance.