Hybrid GovTech IT Operations Strategy Lead

TXP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 128,000 - 168,000; Part time

Job summary

TXP is seeking a Principal Technologist to lead the strategic development of IT Operations for government services. You will shape a new capability within GDS, define future operating models, roadmaps and strategic objectives, and engage senior stakeholders across departments.

You will explore emerging technologies such as AI and automation to transform operational delivery, while guiding transformation roadmaps and ensuring alignment with public sector priorities under a hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IT Operations or software development aligned to large-scale public sector delivery.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across departments and agencies.
• Experience translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a long-term IT Operations vision for government.
• Help establish and shape a new IT Operations capability within GDS.
• Define operating models, roadmaps and strategic objectives.
• Support spending review activities to align with government priorities.
• Explore AI and automation to modernise IT Operations.

Skills

IT Operations

Stakeholder engagement

Government context

Strategic leadership

Change management

Job description

TXP is seeking a Principal Technologist to lead the strategic development of IT Operations for government services. You will shape a new capability within GDS, define future operating models, roadmaps and strategic objectives, and engage senior stakeholders across departments.

You will explore emerging technologies such as AI and automation to transform operational delivery, while guiding transformation roadmaps and ensuring alignment with public sector priorities under a hybrid working pattern