Digital Transformation Director for Water Utility Operations
3 days ago
At Thames Water Utilities, we are taking a forward-thinking approach to delivering life's essential service. Our goal is to ensure the sustainability of our operations and the well-being of our customers, communities, and the environment.
We are seeking a highly experienced Digital Transformation Director to lead our efforts in transforming our organizational capabilities, driving innovation, and achieving impactful change. This role requires a strong leader who can manage project management teams, lead internal and external stakeholders, and make informed decisions to meet business priorities.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in digital transformation, IT programme management, and financial management, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within budget and timeline constraints. They will also possess excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior-level stakeholders and drive collaboration across different teams.
This role offers a competitive salary between £80,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus additional benefits such as 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service, car allowance, annual bonus, private medical healthcare, and contributory pension. The successful candidate will be based in Clearwater Court, Reading, working in a hybrid environment.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Significant experience in digital transformation and IT programme management
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects within budget and timeline constraints
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior-level stakeholders
- Strong leadership and line management experience
- Familiarity with SAFe Practitioner, Scrum Master, or equivalent methodologies
- Experience with SAP or similar platforms, such as Oracle
If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking for a challenging opportunity to drive digital transformation and achieve impactful change, please apply.
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