Job Description
DCS Technology is proud to partner with an innovator in the community and housing industry, together we are searching for a leader experienced in leading and managing business transformation.
Role overview:
You’ll have a critical role in driving the transformation agenda across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to manage large-scale projects and programs that support our strategic objectives. You’ll lead the Transformation function to deliver impactful results and ensure seamless integration across all business units.
What you’ll be doing:
Leadership
* Provide strategic thought leadership, expertise, and guidance in areas like business change, service design, project management, and delivery.
* Foster strong relationships, ensuring the Transformation function is well integrated across the business.
* Oversee relationships with external suppliers, ensuring high-quality transformation and delivery.
* Engage in continuous professional development, staying up-to-date on best practices and industry trends.
* Actively participate in the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to company-wide strategy and reporting on Transformation performance metrics.
Transformation
* Drive the successful execution of transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on time, and on budget.
* Implement and manage governance processes and frameworks to support prioritisation, status reporting, and benefits realisation for the Executive Team.
* Oversee the Transformation budget, including forecasting and financial reporting.
* Champion the Transformation agenda, partnering closely with internal teams to align on vision, understand business needs, and translate them into actionable capabilities.
* Work closely with the AD of IT and Data to ensure cohesive vision and objectives across departments.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to:
* Assess the organisation’s capacity for change and ensure effective project adoption.
* Strategically influence and negotiate resource planning for optimal support of both projects and ongoing operations.
* Define and standardise project management methodologies to ensure consistency with third-party and external service providers.
* Communicate confidently and effectively at all levels of the organisation.
* Establish and support team members with performance management and professional development.
Business Change
* Lead and support the wider organisation in project delivery, business analysis, and process mapping.
* Develop and embed a business change framework, ensuring best practices and alignment across the organisation.
What you’ll bring:
* Proven experience in managing a transformation function, this can include a Project Management office (PMO).
* Extensive experience as senior leader, taking on defining scopes, costs, projects benefits to the business, people management, and overseeing teams during the implementation period.
* Demonstrable experience implementing and portfolio management systems.
* Skills in applying best practice and delivering programmes, projects, and organisation transformations.
What can you expect?
Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum – negotiable
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Working model: Hybrid (1/2 days in office)
Employment : Full-time, permanent
*Please note this role requires full UK right to work – no sponsorship is offered!
All applicants must be based in the UK to be considered!*