Remote Digital Enablement Lead: Strategy, Data & Innovation

DS Smith; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Digital Enablement Lead to drive technology and data use across the business. This role involves managing a cross-functional team, leading digital initiatives, and optimising business efficiency through technology. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic vision, leadership experience, and a background in digital transformation initiatives. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cross-functional digital or technology teams.
• Ability to interpret data and turn insights into action.
• Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital enablement strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Manage a high-performing team of analysts.
• Drive data-led decision making and enhance data governance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Engage stakeholders for successful delivery of digital initiatives.
• Define and monitor KPIs for digital initiatives.

Skills

Strategic vision

Leadership capability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Change management

Education

Degree in Information Systems, Business, or Data Science

Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Data platforms

Job description

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Digital Enablement Lead to drive technology and data use across the business. This role involves managing a cross-functional team, leading digital initiatives, and optimising business efficiency through technology. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic vision, leadership experience, and a background in digital transformation initiatives. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, and more.