Digital Program Manager
- Posted 25 April 2025
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Sustainability
- ReferenceLC-4214411392
Job description
Our client is a leading developer of green hydrogen infrastructure, committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions across aviation, industrial heat, and transport. With the aim of supporting a net zero energy future, the company is rapidly expanding and includes some of the most respected voices in the global green hydrogen space. At the heart of the company’s mission is a commitment to tackling climate change by enabling the UK’s transition to renewable energy through innovative hydrogen technologies.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategically-minded Digital Programme Manager to lead the design and implementation of a digital ecosystem that enhances the company’s hydrogen production and sales operations.
This role is instrumental in advancing the digital transformation agenda by integrating isolated legacy systems, deploying new digital tools, and ensuring full compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will combine technical acumen with excellent programme management skills and a strong grasp of emerging digital technologies.
Key Integration Areas
The programme will focus on integrating:
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
A custom web-based production planning tool
Carbon, pricing, and scheduling data from electricity providers
Data from hydrogen production plant PLCs
Logistics partner transport management systems (TMS)
Invoicing and financial processes through Microsoft Dynamics
Core Objectives:
Ensure compliance with UK regulatory and pricing mechanisms, including the Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard (LCHS) and Road Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO)
Optimise production costs based on renewable energy availability and wholesale energy pricing
Streamline and automate sales and data management processes
Role Overview
Reporting to the Technical Director, this is a highly autonomous role that will interact with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and drive forward a multi-stakeholder, technically complex programme from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and own the digital transformation roadmap
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory reporting and environmental standards
Collaborate with internal teams to define requirements and deliver tailored digital solutions
Plan and deliver digital projects within scope, budget, and timelines
Select and manage external contractors and digital service providers
Identify and mitigate risks while establishing contingency plans
Report on progress, KPIs, and programme performance to senior leadership
Employ best-practice methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) tailored to project needs
Oversee dependencies between concurrent projects and broader business initiatives
Promote continuous improvement and drive innovation
Ensure digital solutions are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and user-centric
Candidate Profile
Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Strong background in digital programme and project delivery
Demonstrated experience managing complex digital projects across platforms
Proven ability to deliver CRM/ERP integrations, web applications, or trading/monitoring platforms
Versatile in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Sound financial and budgeting capabilities
Effective multitasking and problem-solving abilities under pressure
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
Experience integrating diverse systems and technologies
Knowledge of Python is a plus
Familiarity with UK low-carbon certification schemes (LCHS, RTFC) is advantageous