At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digitalisation projects to transform business processes and improve efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer in innovative construction products.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative culture with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving digital transformation in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in digitalisation projects and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Up to £50,000
Worcester
Our client is a leading manufacturer of innovative construction products and is looking for an Interim Digitalisation Project Leader to join their team on a 12-month contract!
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery and successful implementation of digitalisation projects across the business
- Develop project plans, manage timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful project delivery
- Drive business transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, visibility, compliance and process control
- Identify opportunities to replace manual processes with efficient digital workflows and automated solutions
- Improve process visibility, data accuracy, reporting capabilities and operational controls
- Support the implementation of automation and real-time data management solutions
- Promote consistency and standardisation across business processes
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior leadership on performance, risks and outcomes
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Technical, Supply Chain and IT teams to deliver successful projects
- Manage relationships with external consultants, ensuring work is completed to agreed standards and timescales
- Engage stakeholders across the business to define requirements, overcome challenges and encourage adoption of new systems and processes
- Provide practical support and guidance throughout project implementation and change initiatives
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and positive change across the organisation
- Maintain a strong on-site presence across multiple locations, developing a thorough understanding of business processes
- Build effective working relationships with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Take a hands-on approach to implementing practical digital solutions that deliver measurable business improvements
- Undertake additional project and business transformation activities as required
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience leading digital transformation or digitalisation projects within a manufacturing, engineering, construction products or similar operational environment
- Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver multiple projects to time and budget
- Experience improving business processes through automation, digital workflows and process optimisation
- Good understanding of IT systems, with experience of Microsoft 365 platforms and Dynamics 365 Business Central being advantageous
- Knowledge of quality management systems, compliance processes and operational controls
- Experience using reporting and data analysis tools to support business performance and decision-making
- Strong Continuous Improvement experience, including process mapping and business optimisation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels
- Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Resilient, adaptable and committed to driving positive change across the business while demonstrating strong teamwork and company values
Working Hours and Benefits
- Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
- Birthday off
- Private medical insurance
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and on-site parking
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Digitalisation Project Leader (12 Month FTC) in Worcester employer: Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing
At JKR, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Tewkesbury that champions safety, health, and environmental excellence. Our forward-thinking culture fosters employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our competitive benefits package, including a quarterly profit-sharing bonus and generous holiday allowance, ensures a rewarding work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the electronics manufacturing sector, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised.
Contact Details:
Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Digitalisation Project Leader (12 Month FTC) in Worcester
Project Management
Digital Transformation
Process Optimisation
Automation
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis
Microsoft 365
