Head of Digital Transformation (Birmingham, GB, B4 6AT)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Digital Transformation, playing a pivotal role in shaping Amey’s future digital and AI‑driven capabilities. This is a full‑time, permanent position offering remote working.

Over the next few years, our strategic priority is to harness the power of AI and digital capability to accelerate business performance and transform the way we operate. Within our Transport Infrastructure business, we are embedding digital innovation and AI‑driven efficiencies to modernise how we serve our Rail and Highways customers and clients.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the AI & Digital Efficiency Programme, creating a streamlined, data‑driven operating model and directly influencing how the Transport Infrastructure business function, delivers services now and in the future.

You will be responsible for

• Immersing yourself in Transport Infrastructure operations to understand current processes, pain points, and opportunities for digital or AI‑enabled improvement.
• Evaluating end‑user needs to ensure digital tools genuinely enhance workflows, usability, and operational efficiency.
• Staying up to date with emerging AI, automation, and digital technologies, identifying where they can drive measurable value.
• Leading transformation initiatives from discovery through to delivery, including process analysis, solution design, business case development, implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Standardising and optimising existing systems and processes to create consistency and reduce waste, not simply introducing new technology.
• Challenging entrenched ways of working and influencing behavioural change across diverse teams and levels of the organisation.
• Advancing the ambition to create a unified, integrated digital ecosystem that replaces the current landscape of multiple tools.
• Overseeing trials, pilots, and full rollouts end‑to‑end, ensuring solutions are tested, adopted, and embedded successfully.

We want to hear from you if you have

• Hungry to make a meaningful difference to frontline productivity and business performance.
• Highly collaborative, delivering impact through strong partnerships.
• Extensive project and programme management experience, delivering complex initiatives end‑to‑end.
• Strong PMO capability, bringing structure, discipline, and clarity to programmes.
• Technical fluency with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Black Belt‑level thinking).
• A strong background in change and transformation, influencing behaviours and embedding new ways of working.
• Curious, commercial, and eager to understand how the business operates.
• Excellent relationship management skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders, operational teams, and technical stakeholders.
• A high level of accountability, driving progress and holding others to account.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you 

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here. 

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you. 

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions 

• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities  

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.  

• Holidays - Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.  

• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey 

• Flexible working - We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves 

• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership. 

• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.  

• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities 

• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant 

• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey 

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.  

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. 

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come. 

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers 

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. 

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.  

Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process. 

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*We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible*