Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation's food security, health, and economic growth.
This is a 12 month maternity cover role and will require travel regular travel between our Lincolnshire site and Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Requirements
Define and Deliver Digital Transformation Roadmap
- Develop and execute the digital transformation strategy in alignment with organisational goals & in line with the scope and requirements as defined by the Digital Transformation Policy as signed off by the board
- Lead and manage multiple digital projects and programmes from conception to completion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for digital innovation and improvement.
- Oversee the implementation of new digital tools, platforms, and technologies.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, BU owners, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for transformation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
- Key leader of the R&D governance project workstream to ensure more discipline in design and creative process
- Build strong relationships with Weybourne and ensure regular communication and updates on projects.
- Develop cadence and approach for formalised touchpoints between DFL and key stakeholders
- Provide regular reporting on progress to stakeholders and the Exec team (at least once a month as a minimum)
- Define relationships/purpose/agenda and outputs for each stakeholder group to ensure effective and efficient delivery of key projects and deliverables
- Business Unit Budget owner for areas of responsibility - Monitor project progress, budget, and timelines, ensuring successful delivery within scope.
- Development of business cases, considering opportunities, potential risks, identifying processes and resources required.
- People development - Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project teams.
- Be key point of contact for any external consultants used, to manage and structure consultant workloads and ensuring quality of deliverables
Person Specification
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience in digital transformation, programme management, and leadership roles
- Strong understanding of digital technologies, including cloud computing, data analytics, AI, and automation.
- Experience with change management and organizational development.
Desirable but not essential
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- Experience in Agile methodologies and frameworks.
- Previous experience in a similar industry or sector.
- Background in data science or data engineering
Other Skills
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and drive results.
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in program management and transformation.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to work
- Excellent organisation and planning effectively showing good use of delegation where required
- Making sound and good decisions, understanding the right level of risk and influencing others.
- Motivate and inspire, embrace change and support others with their development.
- Ensures team cohesion, idea sharing and goes out of their way to support others within the business to get the job done.
- Identifies and leads on implementing solutions both within their own role and across DFL.
- Be an enthusiastic change agent who contributes and embraces change.
Benefits
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance;
- Pension scheme;
- Enhanced family friendly policies;
- Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Free annual flu jab;
- Free eye test;
- Employee Assistant Programme;
- Access to product discounts;
- Organised social events;
- Free parking
