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We’re searching for an inspirational and forward-thinking Capability Lead to champion our Digital Design Transformation programme.\nAs a pivotal member of our cross-functional, global team, you’ll drive ground-breaking advancements in areas such as AI/ML, engineering design software, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Physics-Based Modelling & Simulation, and Statistical Analysis.\nThis is your opportunity to shape strategy at the intersection of Engineering, Digital, and IT-creating new capabilities, fostering innovation, and delivering visible, measurable business impact. Join us and help redefine what’s possible in engineering excellence.\nWhat you will be doing:\nProvide visionary leadership to the Nene Digital Design Transformation programme-guiding a dynamic team to consistently achieve ambitious delivery, cost, and schedule targets.\nFacilitate collaboration across the business, championing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate the Nene and Accelerate Time to Market initiatives.\nIdentify, secure, and manage funding opportunities that will advance the Digital Design Transformation strategy and realise our vision.\nDevelop and execute a comprehensive communications, marketing, and engagement plan to bring the transformation story to life and inspire participation across the organisation.\nDrive continuous improvement by owning and delivering the team efficiency and effectiveness plan, ensuring high performance and impactful results.\nPosition Qualifications:\nExperience in engineering design, digital transformation or a related technical environment.\nDemonstrated experience in leading programmes, projects or cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.\nStrong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence across Engineering, Digital and IT functions.\nPreferred Requirements:\nProven track record in enhancing product design and delivering digital solutions that drive business results with tangible benefits\nStrong leadership in stakeholder engagement, particularly capturing requirements for engineering design improvement initiatives.\nExcellent knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and the product lifecycle.\nOutstanding communication and influencing skills, with a reputation for inspiring positive engagement on technical and business challenges.\nExperience in securing funding for transformational and research-driven projects, both internally and externally.\nExpertise in agile, sprint, and scrum methodologies.\nOur vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. 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