Join Us as the Group Digital, Data and Technology Director!
This is a career-defining opportunity for a strategic, imaginative, and collaborative digital leader! You will play a pivotal role in uniting the digital, data, and technology capabilities across the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). Together, we will transform our organization and the Greater Manchester region into a go-to destination for digitally-minded professionals who are passionate about public value and eager to shape the future.
Our organizations collectively deliver essential services—transport, public safety, regeneration, and economic development—to over 2.8 million residents across the city region. We operate with a clear one-team ethos and a shared commitment to creating a more prosperous, fairer, and greener Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester is a place that does things differently. As a pioneer in devolution and a testbed for innovation, we believe in the power of partnership and purpose. As we embark on one of the most ambitious phases of transformation in our history, we are seeking an exceptional Group Digital, Data and Technology Director to help shape a future where everyone can live a good life.
Your Responsibilities
* Shape a Unified DDaT Function: Lead the creation of a new digital, data, and technology function that spans transport, fire and rescue, and the core GMCA organization. Develop a strategy and delivery roadmap for modern, people-centered, and resilient services.
* Drive Transformation: Spearhead digital, data, and technology-enabled transformation to enhance outcomes across the Bee Network, Fire, and the wider Combined Authority. Develop a suite of digital products and services that support our mission-critical 24/7 services.
* Build Data and Insight Capability: Collaborate with stakeholders to create a unified data and insight capability that strengthens evidence-based decision-making and supports long-term planning.
* Foster Collaboration: Cultivate deep relationships with senior leaders, elected members, and frontline teams. Co-design digital solutions that prioritize customer needs and place-based priorities while ensuring Greater Manchester leads in digital innovation and public service reform.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven Leadership: You are an influential digital, data, and technology leader with experience in complex, federated environments. You have a track record of shaping and delivering digital strategies and leading large-scale transformations.
* Technical Expertise: You possess a strong understanding of digital operations and modern service management, coupled with cyber, financial, and commercial capabilities.
* Exceptional Communication: You can simplify complexity, build trust, and influence effectively across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
* Passion for Change: You bring energy, imagination, and openness. You believe in the pivotal role of digital in enhancing public services and are motivated by the impact on safer streets, greener travel, and improved lives.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a transformative journey that not only shapes the future of Greater Manchester but also enhances the lives of its residents. This is your chance to make a real difference!