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Assistant Director - Transformation

DCS Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Salary

£100,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • DCS Technology is seeking an Assistant Director of Transformation to lead business transformation initiatives in the community and housing industry.
  • The role requires proven experience in managing a transformation function and extensive experience as a senior leader, overseeing project management and implementation.
  • Key responsibilities include driving transformation projects, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £100,000 per annum and is based in Maidstone, Kent, with a hybrid working model.
  • Candidates must have full UK right to work and be based in the UK, as no sponsorship is offered.

Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Transformation

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 Golding.
  • 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 Golding.

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!*

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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