Digital Delivery Manager

Digital Delivery Manager

Permanent Position (37 hours per week)

Salary:
One Team Band to 54495 p.a.

Location: Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council (agile / hybrid working)

(Starting salary depends on skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)

Do you want to key in the delivery of digital transformation across two ambitious councils? Are you passionate about delivering innovative digital products and services that make a real difference to residents and employees? Do you thrive on challenge and continuous improvement?

Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed a strategic partnership sharing knowledge, experience and projects for the benefit of both. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Digital Delivery Manager to join our Digital Data and Technology team.

• Work in agile multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver digital products and improve processes.
• Set software development standards and ensure high-quality service support.
• Support and deputise for the Corporate Manager Digital Data and Technology.
• Drive continuous improvement customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX).
• Manage contracts, budgets and third-party suppliers.
• Lead digital change projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and implement strategic action plans for digital culture and transformation.
• Represent the councils at external meetings and build positive relationships with stakeholders.

• Experience leading and managing technical IT or product development teams.
• Demonstrable experience with Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Knowledge and experience of key Microsoft development technologies such as SharePoint, Power Platform and Co-pilot.
• Knowledge of data technologies such as MS Fabric and Power BI.
• Experience in agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
• Strong leadership influencing and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of local government and the wider public sector.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in IT.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

You will be part of a forward-thinking team working across both councils with opportunities to shape digital strategy, improve services and develop your career. We offer flexible / agile working, a supportive environment and a commitment to equal opportunities.

For an informal discussion please contact Tim Huggins.

Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.

Required Experience:

Manager