Digital Transformation & Data Systems Specialist (KTP Associate position)

What will you be doing?

This project presents a significant technical and organisational challenge, offering substantial opportunities for technical, commercial, leadership and professional development.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing a unified digital platform capable of integrating multiple legacy systems, streamlining production planning, improving stock management and enabling real-time operational visibility across the business.

A key challenge will be understanding and mapping complex operational processes that have evolved over decades, whilst translating these into modern digital workflows and systems. You will work closely with staff and managers across all functions to understand requirements, build engagement and support the adoption of new ways of working. You will need to manage complex system integrations, develop data models and dashboards, and ensure that new technologies deliver measurable operational improvements and lasting organisational change.

You will independently manage a strategically important transformation programme, working closely with HMG Paints’ established IT team and colleagues across manufacturing, quality, logistics, supply chain and commercial functions bringing together the right expertise from across the company rather than delivering the change in isolation. A key part of the role will be working with both operational teams and senior management to embed new processes, build capability and ensure successful adoption of the digital platform. You will be expected to utilise the IT team’s existing knowledge, infrastructure and technical capabilities, bringing together the right expertise from across the company rather than delivering the change in isolation.

Who are we looking for?

• A graduate with a minimum 2.1 BEng/BSc in Computer Science, Digital Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Technology or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience in systems integration, IT architecture, data architecture, system interoperability, software development or digital transformation projects.
• Experience working with databases, reporting tools, forecasting systems or business platforms.
• Understanding of process improvement, operational excellence and data-driven decision making.
• Knowledge of emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, intelligent automation or advanced analytics, and their application within operational or manufacturing environments.
• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, ERP systems or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
• A postgraduate qualification (MSc) in Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Information Systems or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to support complex change programmes across multiple departments.

Additional added benefits

To facilitate professional development, the successful candidate will receive extensive practical and formal training, gain highly desirable specialist business skills, broaden knowledge and expertise within an industrially relevant project, and gain valuable experience from their industry and academic mentors. The KTP Associate will also benefit from a Personal Development Budget of £5,166 (over and above their salary). 

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. Alternatively, to apply online see the University job listing at  Jobs | University of Salford

At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.  We aim to have a more diverse workforce at all levels of the institution and particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities, who are under-represented in our workforce.

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.

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