Director of Digital Transformation and Data

Your new companyExperienced Director of Digital Transformation and Data required for a national charity on a permanent basis. The organisation is undertaking an ambitious digital and data transformation to modernise its technology estate and strengthen impact for beneficiaries and colleagues.

Your new roleAs the Director of Digital Transformation and Data, you will lead the digital, data and innovation strategy. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will shape future-ready operating models, modern digital platforms and robust enterprise architecture.

You will oversee Solutions Architecture, Data Architecture and the DMO/PMO, ensuring all programmes align to the Technology Roadmap. You will drive the adoption of automation, AI and modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric to embed data-driven decision-making. This is a strategic, collaborative leadership role working closely with IT Operations, Cyber Security, Change and external partners, with responsibility for the full digital innovation lifecycle-from discovery to delivery.

Key Duties

• Lead the digital transformation and innovation portfolio.
• Oversee Solutions Architecture, Data Architecture and the DMO/PMO.
• Develop data platforms, governance and the organisation's data programme.
• Drive automation, AI and integration opportunities.
• Ensure secure, scalable enterprise architecture and strong technical assurance.
• Produce Power BI reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Lead business cases, ROI analysis and support commercial bids.
• Manage budgets and optimise digital investments.
• Lead, support and develop high-performing digital and data teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience delivering digital transformation and enterprise architecture.
• Strong technical expertise across Azure, data engineering, warehousing and cloud platforms.
• Experience leading PMO/DMO functions and development/low-code teams.
• Fabric awareness would be highly desirable
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across operational and corporate environments.
• Strategic leadership capability with strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and develop business cases.

What you'll get in return

• A key leadership role shaping the future digital landscape of a national charity.
• Opportunity to deliver high-impact change with real social value.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Competitive salary up to £100k and benefits package.

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