Strategic ICT Partner for Transformation & Stakeholders

WMJobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking an ICT Account Manager to become the trusted ICT partner for the Transformation and Finance & Resources Directorates. In this strategic role you will work with senior leaders to shape technology solutions and ensure ICT investment delivers real business value.

You will act as the strategic link between the business and ICT, building strong relationships across ICT teams, suppliers and senior managers to drive transformational change and improvements in

Qualifications

• Experience building business cases for ICT and digital investment.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical technology solutions.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Knowledge of ICT services, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
• Experience with procurement and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic link between the business and ICT.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers, stakeholders, ICT colleagues and suppliers.
• Support and challenge business areas to identify opportunities where technology can improve services and enable transformational change.
• Lead and support development of business cases for ICT and digital investment, ensuring alignment with strategy.
• Act as the primary escalation point for ICT service delivery issues and drive resolution.
• Provide expert advice on current and emerging technologies, translating them into business-focused recommendations.
• Support procurement and contract management activities to ensure value for money.

Skills

Strategic relationships

Stakeholder engagement

ICT knowledge

Business partnering

Communication

Digital transformation

Contract management

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking an ICT Account Manager to become the trusted ICT partner for the Transformation and Finance & Resources Directorates. In this strategic role you will work with senior leaders to shape technology solutions and ensure ICT investment delivers real business value.

You will act as the strategic link between the business and ICT, building strong relationships across ICT teams, suppliers and senior managers to drive transformational change and improvements in