Senior Digital and Data Manager

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. seeks a Senior Digital & Data Manager to drive the @one Alliance’s digital transformation from a Peterborough-based hybrid position. You will lead data strategy, governance and BI, champion AI and automation, and steer a 35-strong Digital & Data team to improve project delivery and business growth.

You will partner with alliance partners, suppliers and industry stakeholders while shaping data-enabled culture and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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

Data governance

Data management

Business intelligence

AI & automation

Digital transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Cloud technologies

Change management

Education

Engineering, IT, Software, Digital Transformation degree

Job description

Senior Digital & Data Manager 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. 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.

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region. With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world - we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge.

We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.