Digital Strategic Programme Manager

Digital Strategic Programme Manager - 32455 Environment Agency Digital Strategic Programme Manager - 32455 role at Environment Agency We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We also support flexible working patterns, including job shares. The Environment Agency is seeking an experienced Digital Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a multi-million pound digital transformation programme. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we protect and improve the environment through innovative digital solutions, ensuring our regulatory functions are efficient, user‑friendly, and future‑ready. You will oversee a complex portfolio of digital projects, working across government, industry, and communities to deliver services that support environmental protection, compliance, and sustainability. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic delivery of a multi-million pound digital programme, ensuring value for money and measurable outcomes. Drive transformation of regulatory services, embedding digital‑first approaches that improve customer experience and operational efficiency. Manage programme governance, risk, and assurance processes in line with government standards and managing deliver partner contracts. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the Environment Agency, Defra Group, and wider government. Champion innovation, sustainability, and accessibility in digital service design. Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Develop and then deliver benefits identified in the Business Case. Essential Skills and Experience Strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies (e.g. MSP, Agile, Prince2) digital change delivery, and technology adoption within a complex organisation. Proven experience managing large-scale digital programmes (£20m+ pa). Understanding of cyber security principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Experience in financial assurance and managing spend against budgets. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. A track record of delivering digital transformation in complex regulatory or public service environments. Passion for environmental protection and public service. Strong data analytical and problem‑solving skills. Contact and Additional Information Your base location will be any Environment Agency office. We use technology to full effect to keep in touch/enable a good work/life balance, however national travel will be required for meetings. The short‑listing assessment process will be undertaken within 2 weeks of the closing date, with interviews to follow shortly after. If you are interested and would like to know more please contact DigitalStrategicProgrammes@environment-agency.gov.uk for further questions. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. #J-18808-Ljbffr