Assistant Director – Digital Transformation, Strategy, Local Authority, ITIL, Hybrid, London
Posted 7 days ago by Bangura Solutions
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Director – Digital Transformation role is a leadership position focused on driving digital transformation within a local authority. The successful candidate will develop and implement digital strategies, lead IT initiatives, and advise senior leadership to enhance public services. This role requires extensive experience in digital and IT transformation, along with strong strategic and project management skills. The position offers an opportunity to significantly influence the organization's digital future and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement digital strategies for the local authority.
- Lead IT initiatives and advise senior leadership on digital transformation efforts.
- Foster innovation to improve public services.
- Manage complex programmes and projects that deliver measurable improvements.
- Communicate transformational change effectively across the organization.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in digital transformation and IT strategies.
- Strong strategic and project management skills.
- Proficiency with programme and project management tools.
- Deep understanding of IT operations and performance management.
- Knowledge of strategic digital models, including cloud solutions.
- Strong analytical skills for assessing programmes and developing solutions.
- Degree-level education or equivalent; relevant professional qualifications are desirable.
- ITIL certification is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Assistant Director – Digital Transformation, Strategy, Local Authority, ITIL, Hybrid, London
Our client within the local authority is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Assistant Director – Digital Transformation Lead to drive its digital transformation efforts. The role involves developing and implementing digital strategies, leading IT initiatives, advising senior leadership, and fostering innovation to improve public services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital and IT transformation within large organisations, strong strategic and project management skills, and relevant qualifications, including optional ITIL certification. This position offers a chance to significantly impact the organisation’s digital future and service delivery.
Essential Experience:
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies.
- A strong history of managing complex programmes and projects that deliver measurable improvements.
- Proven ability to lead and communicate transformational change effectively.
- Proficiency with programme and project management tools.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Deep understanding of digital transformation, IT operations, and performance management.
- Knowledge of strategic digital models, including cloud solutions and 'digital by default' principles.
- Ability to identify key opportunities and drivers for organizational growth and improvement.
- Strong analytical skills to assess programmes and develop innovative, practical solutions.
Qualifications:
- Degree-level education or equivalent.
- Relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience.
- ITIL certification is desirable.
Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interviews will be taking place next week, so please apply immediately or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this contract opportunity further.