Chief Digital Officer (CDO) Greater Birmingham, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to join their strategic team. The CDO will be the key leader in driving digital transformation, innovation, and organizational change, with a focus on future service design. This senior role involves working closely with local government clients to establish and align strategic engagement objectives, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and leading the Partner Advisory Group to bring in external expertise and thought leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a transformation pipeline, ensuring that digital and data strategies are in line with the Council's priorities, and supporting the development of long-term partnership plans. Candidates for the CDO position should have a proven track record in leading digital transformation and change programs, with strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities. Essential skills include executive-level stakeholder management, the ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions, and experience in business, technology, data, and organizational change disciplines. Desirable qualifications include experience in the public sector, knowledge of local government reorganization, and expertise in areas such as enterprise architecture, business architecture, or transformation management. The role requires a leader who can foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based transformation, and who is adept at building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

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