Technology Innovation Manager

Akkodis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Innovation & Technology Manager to drive delivery of technology initiatives and support adoption of new solutions across the business in the UK and internationally.

This role blends stakeholder engagement, technology delivery, and innovation, coordinating projects from concept through to implementation with regular leadership updates. Hybrid working environment and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technology, digital transformation, or innovation programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with UK and international teams.
• Ability to engage confidently with customers and senior leaders.
• Strong organisation, planning, and project delivery capabilities.
• Polished and professional presentations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and delivering a variety of technology and innovation projects.
• Rolling out new digital applications used by operational and frontline teams.
• Supporting customer-driven technology initiatives and service enhancements.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for adoption.
• Working with internal technology teams and third-party suppliers to deliver solutions.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Developing presentations, business cases, and updates for leadership teams.
• Managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.

Skills

Technology & transformation

Stakeholder management

International collaboration

Presentation & reporting

Job description

Innovation & Technology Manager

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 + Benefits

We're partnering with a well-established organisation undergoing significant investment in technology, innovation, and customer-focused digital services. As part of a growing innovation function, we're looking for an experienced Innovation & Technology Manager to help drive the delivery of key technology initiatives and support the adoption of new solutions across the business.

This is a highly visible role that blends stakeholder engagement, technology delivery, and innovation. You'll work with both UK and international stakeholders, helping to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions while ensuring existing strategic initiatives are delivered successfully.

The Role

You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a variety of technology and innovation projects, including:

• Rolling out new digital applications used by operational and frontline teams


• Supporting customer-driven technology initiatives and service enhancements


• Evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for adoption


• Working with internal technology teams and third-party suppliers to deliver solutions


• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple regions


• Developing presentations, business cases, and updates for leadership teams


• Managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously

This role is primarily focused on execution and delivery, ensuring technology initiatives move from concept through to successful implementation.

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of technology, digital transformation, or innovation programmes


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Experience working with both UK and international teams


• The ability to engage confidently with customers and senior business leaders


• Strong organisation, planning, and project delivery capabilities


• A polished and professional approach to presentations and reporting

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to mobile technologies, operational applications, automation, or robotics


• Experience supporting technology change programmes in large, complex organisations


• Understanding of customer-facing technology solutions and digital service delivery

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing innovation function with strong executive backing


• Exposure to emerging technologies and business transformation initiatives


• Significant stakeholder visibility across the organisation


• Competitive salary of £80,000-£90,000 plus benefits


• Hybrid working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong delivery skills with a genuine interest in technology and innovation, and who enjoys building relationships across a complex stakeholder landscape.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.