Director, Digital Engineering, TC UKI

Ernst & Young; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Birmingham seeks a Director of Digital Engineering specializing in the Defence sector. This role involves driving digital transformation initiatives, establishing strategic relationships with clients, and overseeing the implementation of technological solutions. Candidates should have substantial experience, ideally from a top consulting organization, and possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience, preferably with a Big 4 or top technology consulting organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering large digital and technology transformation engagements.
• Proven leadership of a digital engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage digital transformation strategies for Defence sector clients.
• Guide clients in establishing a digitally-enabled smart utility organization.
• Lead engagements, manage client expectations and deliver solutions.

Skills

Leadership in digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Digital engineering practices

Technical expertise

Education

Experience with a Big 4 or top technology consulting firm

Job description

Overview

Director, Digital Engineering - Defence Sector. The role focuses on delivering digital transformation for leading Defence sector clients in the region, shaping and planning delivery elements of their journey and establishing digitally-enabled, smart and sustainable utilities. The candidate will guide crucial digital engineering decisions, help establish the business case, and document the overall roadmap for change.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted advisor relationships with Defence sector clients; identify, shape and plan delivery elements of their digital transformation journey.
• Define the why, what, and how to transition to a digitally-enabled, smart and sustainable utility organization; help establish the business case and document the roadmap for change.
• Guide decisions on technologies, platforms, engineering practices and the service model for the digital engineering function; drive business-led digital transformation for clients.
• Provide advice on designing and establishing a state-of-the-art digital engineering function; integrate digital engineering into organisations with traditional IT functions.
• Collaborate with EY groups across digital design, development and engineering to pursue and deliver end-to-end digital engagements; involve in sales/sales support, practice development and engagement delivery.
• Be a thought leader on current digital technology trends and emerging design/engineering patterns; represent the firm at conferences/forums on advanced technology issues and trends.
• Build a profitable practice and establish the firm’s national image in high-end Technology Transformation Consulting; contribute to growth and profitability through business development opportunities.
• Demonstrate people development and management for the practice; build long-term relationships with key client decision-makers as a trusted advisor.
• Lead and direct multiple engagements profitably; identify when projects are inefficient and take steps to prevent recurrence.
• Anticipate issues and opportunities during significant changes; enlist requisite expertise as needed.
• Contribute to implementing and enhancing firm policies and procedures for knowledge management and intellectual capital management.
• Sales involvement: support ongoing engagements, pursue upsell opportunities, and engage in fresh pursuits; lead pursuit teams and present solutions to clients.
• Engagement delivery: take a leading role on engagements, provide thought leadership and subject-matter expertise; manage client relationships and expectations.
• Demonstrate substantial relevant experience, preferably with a Big 4 or top technology consulting organisation; proven track record in delivering large digital and technology transformation engagements.
• Proven experience in digital products and customer platform implementation, including solution architecture, solution engineering, testing and deployment; leadership of a digital engineering practice.
• Strong understanding of how to design and build a leading digital engineering capability; experience managing large teams with solid client relationship and account management skills.
• Experience communicating with CXO-level executives across client enterprises; excellent technical skills with ability to originate deals and anticipate future client needs.
• Ability to influence, persuade, and establish credibility; build ongoing client relationships; network effectively within EY to drive account and industry segment agendas in a matrix environment.
• Experience in building, leading and coaching teams to achieve business objectives; strategic leadership with good decision-making, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience working with Directors/Partners to align customer business strategies with the company’s strategy; results-oriented and performance-driven mindset.

Context

At EY, we shape your future with confidence. We offer flexible working arrangements and encourage a balance between client service and career development. The technology consulting business focuses on digital and technology-led transformation programmes and works with clients to deliver value through modern digital capabilities.

Qualifications (highlights)

• Substantial relevant experience, preferably with a Big 4 or top technology consulting organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering large digital and technology transformation engagements; experience with digital products and customer platform implementations.
• Proven leadership of a digital engineering practice; ability to design and build a leading digital engineering capability.
• People management experience with large teams; strong client relationship and account management skills.
• Experience with CXO-level stakeholder management; ability to originate deals and anticipate client needs; strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to network across EY to drive account and industry segment agendas; experience in coaching and building high-performing teams.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and offers flexible working arrangements where possible. This description does not exclude candidates who can travel or be based at client sites as required.