Leading a highly skilled team responsible for mission-critical systems operating 24/7, you will drive digital transformation, strengthen cyber resilience, enhance data and AI capabilities, and ensure technology enables long-term business objectives across one of the UK’s most complex transport operations.

What you’ll be doing

You will:

• Lead the enterprise-wide technology, data and AI strategy across the organisation.
• Oversee IT, data, analytics and product management functions, ensuring they support business and customer objectives.
• Drive technology transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, digital modernisation, automation and AI.
• Ensure resilience, security and performance across critical operational systems.
• Lead improvements in cyber security, data governance and enterprise architecture.
• Develop strategies that maximise the value of data, analytics and emerging technologies.
• Manage significant technology budgets, supplier relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Engage with executive stakeholders, regulators, industry partners and suppliers to support business priorities.
• Build and lead a high-performing team that delivers innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

About you

You will be an experienced technology leader with a strong track record of leading enterprise-wide IT, data and digital functions within a complex and regulated environment.

You will bring:

• Significant leadership experience across technology, data, digital or transformation functions.
• Expertise in enterprise IT operations, cloud platforms, data architecture and digital infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience delivering large-scale technology transformation programmes.
• Commercial, financial and supplier management expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at Executive and Board level.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify and implement emerging technologies that deliver tangible business value.

Experience within transport, infrastructure, utilities or another operationally critical environment would be advantageous.

The opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of technology, data and AI within the UK’s largest rail operator. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in driving digital transformation, enabling innovation and helping deliver better outcomes for millions of customer journeys every year.