Principal Technologist

Principal Technologist – 6-12 mths - £(Apply online only) – SC – hybrid)

Our client is looking for an experienced Principal Technologist to work on a hybrid basis in either London, Bristol or Manchester – 3 days per fortnight.

You will work with your team and Deputy Director to create and shape an IT Operations function to service government and the wider public sector for the first time. This is not your normal Technologist or Architecture role; it offers the opportunity to make an impact at a serious scale

Experience required:

Significant experience in the technical professions aligned to IT Operations and/or Software Development specialisms or significant previous experience in this area - preferably in a Government context.

Experience helping to deliver operations and technology-related change at significant scale to support wider organisational objectives

Experience to be able to influence and share your learnings and expertise with others across organisational boundaries, with the ability to adapt feedback to ensure change is effective and lasting

Technical experience which you have used to build credibility with senior stakeholders to influence decisions and drive change

Experience evaluating proposals and create design approaches characterised by high risk, impact, and complexity

Experience to be able to translate complex concepts into straightforward language to present to senior stakeholders, both technical and non-technical

Experience working with technology suppliers

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead on creation of the team and develop a 10-year IT Operations vision and strategy

Lead on new research and pieces of work to support better understanding of the maturity of the current cross-public sector operational landscape

Create a range of future states and roadmaps, including how agentic AI may effect existing practices

Support future Spending Reviewing coherence for your work

Work with senior and cross-government stakeholders to shape government digital strategy, translating complex technical concepts into straightforward language to influence senior decision makers

Support the delivery of existing and new operational technologies

Developing a network of peers, building credibility and improving communication

Promoting your work through speaking engagements and hosting community events

Helping to upskill others within OCTO and GDS in your specialist area