Digital Employee Experience Strategy Manager

Synapri; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 195,500 - 225,400; Part time

Job summary

Synapri is seeking an experienced Digital Employee Experience Strategy Manager to lead the enterprise DEX strategy for a major transformation programme in a highly secure environment. The role focuses on integrating technology, people, processes and support services to deliver a secure, engaging employee experience.

You will work with senior stakeholders across IT, HR and Security to assess the current landscape, shape the future vision, and produce a clear roadmap that enhances productivity,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-wide DEX or Digital Workplace strategies.
• Experience leading digital workplace transformation programs.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and strategic roadmaps.
• Expertise with Microsoft 365 technologies, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong understanding of employee experience, digital adoption, collaboration and workplace productivity.
• Experience assessing organisational maturity and producing strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of the current Digital Employee Experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Evaluate existing workplace technologies including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Power Platform, SAP and Identity & Access Management.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, collaboration and employee engagement.
• Develop an enterprise Digital Employee Experience strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Define governance, operating models, ownership and success measures.
• Benchmark organisational maturity against industry best practice and recognised DEX frameworks.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across Digital, HR, Security, Communications and Business functions to drive strategic change.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

Change management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

Power Platform

ServiceNow

Identity & Access Management

Job description

Contract: 12 Months
Rate: £850-£980 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Reading (Hybrid – 1 or 2 days per week in the office)
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Strategy Manager to lead the development of an enterprise-wide Digital Employee Experience strategy for a major transformation programme within a highly secure environment.

This is a strategic consultancy role focused on defining how technology, people, processes and support services come together to deliver a seamless, secure and engaging employee experience. Working with senior stakeholders across IT, HR, Security and the wider business, you'll assess the current landscape, define the future vision and create a clear roadmap that improves productivity, collaboration and digital adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of the current Digital Employee Experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Evaluate existing workplace technologies including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Power Platform, SAP and Identity & Access Management.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, collaboration and employee engagement.
• Develop an enterprise Digital Employee Experience strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Define governance, operating models, ownership and success measures.
• Benchmark organisational maturity against industry best practice and recognised DEX frameworks.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across Digital, HR, Security, Communications and Business functions to drive strategic change.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience developing and delivering enterprise-wide Digital Employee Experience or Digital Workplace strategies.
• Strong background leading digital workplace or modern workplace transformation programmes.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks, target operating models and strategic roadmaps.
• Expertise with Microsoft 365 technologies, including Teams, SharePoint and the wider M365 ecosystem.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong understanding of employee experience, digital adoption, collaboration and workplace productivity.
• Experience assessing organisational maturity and producing strategic recommendations.

If you're an experienced Digital Workplace or Digital Employee Experience leader with a passion for creating outstanding employee experiences through technology, we'd love to hear from you.