At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of a modern, AI-enabled digital workplace platform.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a discretionary bonus, life insurance, and discounts at local businesses.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing employee collaboration and communication across multiple companies.
- Qualifications: Degree in Information Systems or related field, with experience in digital workplace platforms.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Digital Workplace Lead to design, implement, and lead a modern, AI-enabled digital workplace platform across our Group of companies.
The Role:
- Develop and lead the Group digital workplace strategy, defining how employees collaborate, communicate, and access knowledge across the organisation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardisation.
- Design and implement a Group-wide intranet platform that supports multiple companies and Microsoft 365 tenants.
- Support the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and improvement to business systems.
- Establish the intranet as the central hub for communication, policies, knowledge, and collaboration.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve the employee digital experience.
- Drive adoption of the digital workplace platform across the Group.
Intranet Architecture & Platform Development:
- Lead the design and development of a modern intranet platform using SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 services.
- Define and Implement:
- Information Architecture
- Site Hierarchy
- Navigation Structures
- Configure and optimise SharePoint hub sites, communication sites, and global navigation.
- Develop custom solutions where required using SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Microsoft Graph, and modern APIs.
- Define and implement governance for the Group digital workplace environment.
- Design and optimise collaboration environments, to include:
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint Online
- SharePoint Agents
- Microsoft Viva
- Define best practices for Team and workspace creation, structure, and lifecycle management.
- Work closely with HR and departments across the Group to understand business needs and ensure the intranet platform supports communication, collaboration, and employee services.
- Implement collaboration standards.
Requirements:
- Proven experience delivering enterprise intranet or digital workplace platforms.
- Strong expertise in SharePoint Online architecture and development.
- Experience implementing collaboration environments using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience establishing governance, standards, and information architecture for collaboration platforms.
- Experience leading technology projects that impact large numbers of users.
- Experience delivering AI-enabled collaboration tools.
- Experience in implementing across multi-tenant architecture.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Educated to Degree Level in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business, or related field, or possessing equivalent professional experience.
- Relevant experience designing and delivering enterprise intranet or digital workplace platforms using Microsoft 365 technologies.
The Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus
- Life Insurance
- Medicash scheme
- Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
- Free car parking
- Canteen
- Career progression
- Professional development
- Flexitime
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
Digital Workplace Lead TLNT1_NI in Ballymena employer: IrishJobs
At Wrightbus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. As a Digital Workplace Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape our digital landscape while enjoying benefits such as career progression, professional development, and a supportive culture that values collaboration and flexibility. Located in a vibrant community, we also provide perks like discounts with local businesses and a canteen, ensuring a rewarding experience both professionally and personally.
