Director of IT Business Partnering

Overview

As Director of IT Business Partnering, you will align technology strategy with SGN’s operational, regulatory and commercial goals within a critical national infrastructure. You’ll lead the IT Business Partnering function, shaping roadmaps and investment priorities to maximise value and enable digital transformation, AI and automation. You’ll partner with senior leaders, the CIO/CTO and transformation teams to drive safe, reliable operations and cross‑functional digital capability. This role offers strategic impact across the organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• Joint-contribution pension (6% employee, 12% total)
• Enhanced maternity & family leave
• Life assurance
• HolidayPlus
• Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme
• retail and leisure discounts

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior operations, engineering, commercial and corporate leaders to translate priorities into technology outcomes.
• Lead technology demand management and governance to align investments with business value and regulatory needs.
• Drive digital transformation, data analytics, cloud, automation and mobility initiatives across the business.
• Ensure cyber security, regulatory obligations and OT considerations are integrated into technology decisions.
• Partner with OT and asset management teams to support resilience, safety and compliance.
• Develop and monitor business cases, budgets and benefits realisation for technology investments.
• Coach and develop the IT Business Partnering team and promote collaboration and accountability.
• Foster continuous improvement and effective stakeholder communication through clear roadmaps and risk reporting.

Key requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience in IT Business Partnering or Technology Strategy
• Experience in utilities, energy, critical national infrastructure or highly regulated sectors
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and shape strategic decisions
• Experience managing large-scale technology portfolios and investment programmes
• Track record of delivering digital transformation and organisational change
• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

• Strategic influencing and relationship building
• Collaborative leadership and people development
• Clear communication of complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Technology strategy and portfolio management
• Demand management and prioritisation
• Digital transformation, data analytics, cloud, AI and automation

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