Senior Digital and Data Manager

Anglian Water's @one Alliance; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water's @one Alliance in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Digital & Data Manager to lead our digital transformation agenda, driving data excellence and emerging technologies to improve project delivery, performance and business growth.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive the data strategy, governance and development of data platforms, BI and reporting capabilities while championing AI and automation to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within digital, data or technology functions.
• Strong expertise in data and information management.
• Experience leading technology-enabled change and transformation programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the @one digital and data strategy.
• Drive a data-led culture across the organisation.
• Oversee data governance, asset information management and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead the development of data platforms, business intelligence and reporting capabilities.
• Champion AI, automation and digital innovation to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary Digital & Data team of circa 35 people.
• Build strong relationships with Anglian Water, alliance partners, suppliers and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data & information management

Technology-enabled change

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic innovation

Education

Degree in Engineering/IT/Digital Transformation or related field

Job description

Location: Peterborough / Hybrid

Shape the Digital Future of the @one Alliance

The @one Alliance is a collaborative partnership between Anglian Water and seven leading delivery organisations, working together to deliver major infrastructure projects across the East of England.

Senior Digital & Data Manager

We're looking for a Senior Digital & Data Manager to lead our digital transformation agenda, driving innovation, data excellence and emerging technologies to improve project delivery, performance and business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll:

• Lead and deliver the @one digital and data strategy.
• Drive a data-led culture across the organisation.
• Oversee data governance, asset information management and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead the development of data platforms, business intelligence and reporting capabilities.
• Champion AI, automation and digital innovation to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary Digital & Data team of circa 35 people.
• Build strong relationships with Anglian Water, alliance partners, suppliers and industry stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualification in Engineering, IT, Software, Digital Transformation or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience within digital, data or technology functions.
• Strong expertise in data and information management.
• Experience leading technology-enabled change and transformation programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience with AI, automation technologies and digital products.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and modern data platforms.
• Experience in Master Data Management and change management.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the digital future of one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes while helping deliver Anglian Water's vision of a more resilient and sustainable future.

Our Values

• Build Trust
• Do the Right Thing
• Always Explore

Applications close Monday 7th September 2026.