Digital and Systems Lead

Also known as Business Systems Analysis Lead

Location: Dartford – Other locations considered

Are you a systems professional with an analytical skill set? Then Laing O'Rourke have the role for you. Utilise your Agile methodology in strategic planning, development and implementation of digital systems. Can you drive operational efficiency to ensure digital tools and systems are fully integrated? Then come and play a key role in leading digital transformation efforts. If you love using data to leverage and enhance business outcomes then keep reading.

What to expect?

You will maintain regular discussion with business leadership and key stakeholders to ensure the digital strategy and key systems are aligned with business requirements.

You will also own key relationships with support functions within the Laing O'Rourke group as well as any external suppliers or partners required to deliver against the strategy.

Duties include

• Digital Systems Management: Oversee the daily operations of key digital tools and platforms, ensuring they align with business needs and enhance operational efficiency.
• System Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems comply with relevant security protocols, industry standards, and data protection regulations.
• Technology Implementation: Lead the deployment of new systems or digital tools, managing integration challenges and overcoming resistance to change within teams.
• Team Training & Support: Develop training programs and provide ongoing support to ensure teams are proficient in using digital tools effectively.
• Process Optimization: Drive system improvements and optimizations, using data-driven insights to enhance system performance and contribute to business growth.
• Innovation & Trend Integration: Stay current with emerging digital technologies and trends, and identify opportunities to integrate these innovations into the company's digital landscape.
• Data Analytics: Leverage data analytics to monitor system performance and make informed decisions that drive operational improvements.
• System Maintenance: Ensure the stability and reliability of existing digital systems while implementing innovative solutions that enhance operational capabilities.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience in leading digital and systems management, with a deep understanding of digital transformation.
• Excellent knowledge of system security, compliance standards, and data protection regulations.
• Experience in project management, especially in implementing new technologies and systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to train and guide teams.
• Proficient in data analytics and the use of data-driven insights to optimize systems.
• Ability to balance innovation with the practical needs of maintaining existing systems.

Preferred Qualifications and certifications

• Recognised project management qualification such as Prince2 or similar
• Systems integration, digital architecture and relational database knowledge or courses (Preferred)
• Agile methodology knowledge

The role is based out of Dartford but will require travel to other locations in the UK. The position sits within our specialist trading group Select Plant Hire and forms a key part of the Laing O'Rourke strategy.

About us: 
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. 

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. 

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace. 

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com 

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