Digital Transformation Lead for Complex Projects - Hybrid

slihrms; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking a Digitalisation Strategy Lead to shape and execute our digital strategy across Complex Projects, driving adoption and measuring business value.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Director, you will lead a high‑visibility team, align initiatives with growth priorities, govern digital initiatives, and partner with UK & Ireland digital leadership to deliver transformational change across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Information Management, Digital Technologies, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience leading digital transformation or digital delivery programmes in complex environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate data into business value.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data insights.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, multi-priority settings.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the CP Digital Team.
• Own and evolve the CP Digitalisation Strategy.
• Act as senior authority for digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive development and implementation of digital solutions across CP sectors.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for adoption and impact.
• Champion data governance, digital security, configuration management, and audit compliance.
• Promote consistent digital ways of working and collaborative platforms.
• Support major bids, technical reviews, and strategic initiatives via digital innovation.
• Track emerging technologies to enhance performance and client outcomes.
• Partner with UK & Ireland digital leadership to align priorities.
• Build stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytics & problem solving

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Growth mindset

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree

Information management degree

Digital technologies degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking a Digitalisation Strategy Lead to shape and execute our digital strategy across Complex Projects, driving adoption and measuring business value.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Director, you will lead a high‑visibility team, align initiatives with growth priorities, govern digital initiatives, and partner with UK & Ireland digital leadership to deliver transformational change across multiple sectors.