Digitalisation Manager

Edwards Vacuum; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group's Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill seeks a Digitalisation Manager to lead global digital programmes across the Service Technology Centre network. You will provide governance, deliver digital solutions, and drive productivity and change.

You will work in a hybrid setup between remote and on-site, collaborating with IT and engineering teams worldwide, coaching project teams, and championing Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve efficiency and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five+ years leading complex, international digital projects or programmes.
• Proven ability to deliver digital transformation from planning to benefits realization.
• Strong knowledge of project and programme management using Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders across regions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, risks and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of digital transformation projects to time, budget and quality.
• Manage the digital project portfolio including pipeline, prioritisation and resources.
• Embed project and change management practices with Agile methodologies.
• Monitor programme performance, milestones, risks and benefits, and report to leadership.
• Support the digital technology roadmap and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

Digital project leadership

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategic thinking

Tools

Industry 4.0 tools

Job description

Your Role

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Digitalisation Manager. You will be part of our Semiconductor Service Division within our Operational, Industrial Enginnering and Innovation team reporting to the Head of Engineering & Innovation. In this role, your mission is to lead the successful delivery of strategic digital programmes and solutions across the global Service Technology Centre network. You will provide leadership, governance and digital expertise to improve productivity, eliminate non-value-added activities and strengthen digital capability across the organisation. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Your day-to-day

• Lead the delivery of digital transformation projects and programmes, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage the digital project portfolio, including the project pipeline, prioritisation, approvals, resource planning and progress reporting.
• Embed consistent project and change management practices, using Agile principles and recognised methodologies to support successful delivery and adoption.
• Monitor programme performance, milestones, risks, issues and benefits, providing clear updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of the digital technology roadmap and Industry 4.0 initiatives through effective planning, stakeholder engagement and execution.
• Partner with teams across the business including across our wider business area, our Service Technology Centres (STCs) and Global IT teams to align digital solutions with business goals, technology standards and governance requirements.
• Coach and support project teams and colleagues, sharing best practice, lessons learned and practical solutions to digital transformation challenges.
• Champion digital adoption, continuous improvement and cultural change across the global Service Technology Centre network, helping to improve productivity and operational excellence.

Your Skills And Experience

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• You have at least five years’ experience leading complex, international digital projects or programmes, ideally within a global, matrix organisation.
• Proven experience of delivering digital transformation projects from planning through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Strong knowledge of project and programme management, including experience using Agile or Scrum methodologies. The ability to lead, coach and influence cross-functional teams, including colleagues outside your direct reporting line.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders across different regions and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify key issues, manage risks and communicate clear recommendations.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to build consensus and manage competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, digital governance or change management would be advantageous.

Your Compensation And Benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

The actual compensation package will be determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including but not limited to the qualifications, experience, and skills demonstrated during the recruitment process. In addition to base salary, this position may include, annual variable compensation bonus, private medical insurance, penision contributions etc.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill, United Kingdom (GB).

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.