Principal Technologist - IT Operations

Summer Browning; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Browning is seeking a Principal Technologist for IT Operations on an initial 12-month contract for a Central Government client. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with locations in London, Bristol or Manchester.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT Operations or Software Development within government settings, and a proven track record delivering large-scale operational change.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IT Operations and/or Software Development, preferably in a Government context.
• Experience delivering operations and technology-related change at significant scale to support organisational objectives.
• Ability to influence and share learnings across boundaries and adapt feedback for lasting change.
• Technical credibility with senior stakeholders to influence decisions and drive change.
• Experience evaluating proposals and creating design approaches with high risk and complexity.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear language for senior technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with technology suppliers.

Skills

IT Operations

Software Development

Government context

Stakeholder communication

Change delivery

Supplier engagement

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Principal Technologist - IT Operations on an initial 12 month contract.

Location:London, Bristol OR Manchester - (Hybrid)

Skills and experience required:

• Significant experience in the technical professions aligned to IT Operations and/or Software Development specialisms or significant previous experience in this area - preferably in a Government context.
• Experience helping to deliver operations and technology-related change at significant scale to support wider organisational objectives
• Experience to be able to influence and share your learnings and expertise with others across organisational boundaries, with the ability to adapt feedback to ensure change is effective and lasting
• Technical experience which you have used to build credibility with senior stakeholders to influence decisions and drive change
• Experience evaluating proposals and create design approaches characterised by high risk, impact, and complexity
• Experience to be able to translate complex concepts into straightforward language to present to senior stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
• Experience working with technology suppliers

NB: BPSS/Active SC/willing to attain required for assignment