Digital Transformation Leader AI & Data

James Fisher and Sons plc

Westhill

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a forward-thinking Digital Lead to drive digital transformation across Defence and related sectors. You will shape the Defence Digital Strategy, identify AI opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve performance and outcomes.

In this strategic role, you will build capability, govern data governance, and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable business benefits while embedding a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Proven experience developing and delivering digital strategies, transformation roadmaps and governance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of digital technologies, AI, automation, data analytics and business systems.
Experience leading cross-functional projects, managing stakeholders and driving change adoption.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience within regulated, security-conscious or complex engineering environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the Defence Digital Strategy, transformation roadmap and AI initiatives aligned to business objectives.
Drive the adoption of AI, emerging technologies and data-driven decision making to improve performance, customer outcomes and competitiveness.
Build digital capability through a Digital SQEP framework, including skills development, competency standards and learning pathways.
Strengthen data governance, analytics and business intelligence to support informed decision making.
Partner with senior leaders, Group IT and key stakeholders to prioritise, govern and deliver digital initiatives.
Monitor digital investment performance, benefits realisation and governance, while supporting customer, regulatory and contractual digital requirements.