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The Digital Innovation Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing digital technologies and strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes like growth, cost savings, and improved customer experience. This role acts as a catalyst for innovation, working cross-functionally to explore emerging technologies, pilot new digital solutions, and scale successful initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the discovery and implementation of innovative digital technologies aligned with strategic business goals.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to identify challenges and opportunities for digital transformation.
* Own and lead development of digital initiative business cases (ensure benefits are realistic and agreed) and present findings to senior leadership.
* Manage a portfolio of innovation projects, including pilot testing, and scaling of digital solutions. Facilitate handover to delivery teams with a clear benefits profile
* Evaluate emerging trends (AI, IoT, etc.) and translate them into viable business opportunities.
* Establish frameworks for innovation governance, including ideation, prioritisation, testing, and scaling.
* Build strategic partnerships with startups, technology providers, and research institutions.
* Monitor the ROI of digital projects and ensure alignment with KPIs and value drivers.
* Champion a culture of innovation within the organisation through workshops, internal campaigns, and training.
* Support change management and user adoption of new technologies and processes.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
* Relevant previous experience in digital transformation, innovation management, or technology strategy.
* Proven track record of successfully leading digital initiatives from ideation to implementation, with clear outcomes in cost reduction, revenue growth, or improved performance metrics.
* Strong understanding of modern digital tools, platforms, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Design Thinking).
* Experience working with emerging technologies such as AI/ML, automation, data analytics, or cloud platforms.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Comfortable engaging with finance and business leaders to build and validate business cases
* Experience managing vendor and partner relationships.
* Strategic Thinking and Foresight
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Strong commercial acumen – able to translate ideas into numbers and drive ROI.
* Project and Portfolio Management
* Change Management and Communication
KPIs and Success Metrics:
* Number and success rate of digital pilots and innovation projects
* % of digital projects delivering benefits as forecast in the business case
* Reduction in operational costs or time through innovation
* Increase in customer/user satisfaction through digital solutions
* Engagement level of business units in innovation initiatives
* Time to value – speed from idea to delivering measurable results
* Adoption rates of new digital tools or platforms
About Us
With facilities in over thirty locations spanning five continents, Score employs more than 2000 people, including 230 apprentices. The development of future talent is at the heart of everything we do. A global leader in valves, emissions management and gas turbine solutions, the provision of an extensive range of services across multiple global markets makes Score a dynamic workplace where no two days are the same. Combining the legacy of 40+ years’ industry experience with ever-evolving ideas and innovation, our energetic team is working together to make a real difference in the journey towards a sustainable future and we’re always ready to embrace fresh ideas and talent.
If you like the sound of an attractive salary, contributory pension, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work as part of a global organisation that’s passionate about people development, we’d love to hear from you!
Application process
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV quoting job title and reference GRP-25-011: careers@score-group.com
29/08/2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
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