Digital Operations Manager

Digital Manufacturing Operations Manager

Derby – Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central ET&S (Engineering, Technology and Safety) Digital Manufacturing team for a Digital Manufacturing Operations Manager.

The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers operating across multiple manufacturing and assembly facilities, supporting major programmes both internally and within the external supply chain. You will also play a key role in the execution of the Group Digital & IT Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.

We are seeking candidates with strong experience in Digital Manufacturing, proven capability in programme leadership, and a successful track record of driving strategy and delivering results.

Leading and developing a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers across multiple manufacturing and assembly sites, supporting both internal operations and external supply chains.

Ensuring all major programmes and projects incorporate appropriate Digital Manufacturing content and adhere to DMIP governance standards.

Acting as the primary interface with business Digital Manufacturing Managers to support programme deployment and delivery.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Group IT, Operations, PMO, and Finance to ensure alignment and effective delivery of digital initiatives.

Championing the value and benefits of Digital Manufacturing across wider business functions to drive engagement and adoption.

Supporting the development of critical Digital Manufacturing skills and digital awareness throughout the organisation at all levels.

Managing relationships and communications with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Partnering with Digital Manufacturing Specialists to define, develop, and implement digital strategies and roadmaps.

Who we are looking for:

Qualifications:

Degree or HNC/D in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent significant experience.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Strong knowledge of Digital Manufacturing implementation processes and best practices.

Demonstrated ability to influence working practices and drive cultural and operational change.

Proven experience managing multiple workstreams and balancing priorities across complex stakeholder groups.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels.

Experience in leading change initiatives, ideally within operational or manufacturing environments.

Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and coaching others to develop capability and embed new ways of working.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Staff Grade SNBG 07-10

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

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Grade: SNBG 07-10

Closing Date: 07/11/2026

For further information please contact: Ashley Ellis-Beeston

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

24 Oct 2025; 00:10

Posting End Date

23 Oct 2025

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