Digital Transformation Project Leader

Digital Transformation Project Lead 📍 Broughton (Hybrid Working) | 💰 Rate: Negotiable (via Umbrella) | 🕐 12-Month Contract with Likely Extensions A new opportunity has arisen for a Digital Transformation Project Lead to support the rollout of digitalisation initiatives within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment. The role focuses on improving efficiency, modernising processes, and embedding innovative digital tools across key production and operational areas. The Role As a Digital Transformation Project Lead, you'll manage and deliver digital projects that enhance capability and performance across the plant. Working with cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, and IT, you'll identify improvement opportunities, deploy new systems, and ensure alignment with the site's wider digital strategy. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of digital transformation projects across multiple production areas. • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to design and implement new digital tools and processes. • Use data analytics and visualisation to drive efficiency and inform decision-making. • Manage project plans, budgets, risks, and governance activities. • Support the rollout of new digital systems and the decommissioning of legacy tools. • Contribute to achieving annual Digitalisation Route Map milestones. About You Essential • Strong background in project or programme management within engineering or manufacturing. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. • Experience with data analytics or data visualisation tools. • Understanding of manufacturing processes and data flow in operational environments. • Highly organised, proactive, and able to work autonomously. Desirable • Experience with Skywise, Power BI, or Google Workspace. • Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or Apps Script for automation. • Understanding of AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or similar digital technologies. This position would suit someone with a mix of technical understanding, process improvement experience, and strong project delivery skills who's looking to play a key role in a site-wide digital transformation journey.