Programme Digital Lead

Description

Title: Programme Digital Lead (Associate) Discipline: RLB Digital/Project Management
Location: London, with hybrid working – some time on site in future Reporting To: RLB PMO Lead Why RLB? At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally

Role Overview

Role Overview The project is a high-profile initiative to support the delivery of a major project within the sports and entertainment sector. The Digital Lead will be responsible for overseeing the digital strategy, information management, and IT solutions for the project This is a senior role in the project leadership. It requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and the ability to collaborate with various teams to deliver innovative digital solutions that meet the project's objectives Role Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Engage with the client to understand their value expectations and ensure the digital solutions meet their needs.
• Digital Strategy Development: Lead the development and implementation of the digital strategy for the project, ensuring alignment with the overall Programme Execution Plan.
• Systems Architecture and Integration: Establish and manage the IT solutions to be used for the delivery of the project across all services, ensuring alignment between RLB UK IT, RLB Digital, and RLB UK Technical Services internally and with client, professional team and supply chain externally. This may include the configuration of existing systems, procurement of COTS solutions or commissioning the development of bespoke solutions. Where applicable this will include gaining client approval for system use/deployment. Establish and manage appropriate integrations between systems and data flow to support Programme processes, workflows and supporting outputs.
• Collaboration and Communication: Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to develop the digital and data strategy, technical platforms, and project progress. Understanding user journeys and development of workflows according to LEAN principles.
• Data Strategy: Drive the data strategy for the project, ensuring that the appropriate mechanisms and standards are in place to collect, manage and exploit data assets for the benefit of the client and RLB.
• AI Implementation: Oversee the implementation of AI solutions if they are adopted by the programme, ensuring the use of high-quality data and adherence to ethical and security standards in accordance with RLB’s governance structures.
• Cyber and Information Security: To develop standards for cyber and information security relating to the programme, ensure that all programme stakeholders are aware of their obligations and have the appropriate systems and controls in place to support compliance with them.

Key Interfaces (Functional):

• Information Management: To work closely with the Information Management Lead assisting in the development of Programme information requirements, managing the delivery of Information Management services and ensuring that an appropriate Information architecture is in place to enable the professional team and supply chain to deliver against those requirements.
• Project Controls and Reporting: To work closely with the Project Controls Lead and PMO Lead to ensure that digital solutions are in place to support effective control of Cost, Risk and Schedule for the programme. To ensure that the delivery of timely and trusted appropriate management Intelligence to various audiences is enabled.
• KPI reports: to work closely with the PMO and CMO leads to develop and implement cost and schedule benchmarking solutions to measure performance and drive improvements.
• Information Technology: To work closely with RLB UK IT to ensure that the provision and use of IT systems (RLB, Client and Others) is secure, scalable, in line with established governance requirements and does not expose either RLB, Client or any other stakeholder to an unacceptable level of risk.

Other Key Interfaces (Roles):

• Client Digital and Data Leads
• Wider professional team
• Tier One Contractor Digital and Information Management Leads.

Candidate Profile This is a senior role in the project leadership. It requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and the ability to collaborate with various teams to deliver innovative digital solutions that meet the project's objectives Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications in project management and information management are desirable.
• Demonstrable / proven experience of digital delivery for large, multidisciplinary, complex projects/programmes with multiple stakeholders/supply chains.

Experience

• Technical Expertise: Strong technical background in digital and data strategy, information management, and IT solutions.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, including the development and implementation of project controls and PMO establishment.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including clients, IT teams, and sub-consultants.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the project's objectives and deliver innovative digital solutions.
• Data Fluency: Strong understanding of data management and the ability to drive data-driven processes within the project.

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Additional Information:

• The role requires adherence to strict confidentiality and cyber security requirements as outlined in the project's NDA.

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

About RLB Digital

With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.

Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.

We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.