Digital Platforms Manager
Digital Platforms Manager
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Job Description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Digital Strategy Architecture & Platforms
Reports to: General Manager Digital Strategy Architecture & Platforms / CTO.
Lead the Platforms Powering Scotlands Digital Future. Were looking for a forward-thinking leader to run the platforms that underpin Scottish Waters digital transformation. As Digital Platforms Manager youll be responsible for the engineering governance and evolution of our cloud integration automation and productivity platforms enabling agile delivery operational resilience and sustainable innovation across the business.
The role
This is a pivotal role in shaping how we build operate and scale the digital foundations that support everything from smart infrastructure to AI-enabled services. Youll lead a multidisciplinary team and work closely with architecture cyber data and delivery colleagues to ensure our platforms are secure cost-effective and built for the future.
What youll do
The Digital Platforms Manager leads the design delivery and optimisation of Scottish Waters digital platforms including Azure M365 Power Platform and our internal developer platform (IDP). The role ensures these platforms are secure scalable and engineered for value supporting digital transformation across both IT and OT domains. Youll own platform strategy technical delivery and team leadership embedding DevOps FinOps and observability practices while enabling teams across the business to build safely and efficiently on modern well-governed foundations.
As Digital Platforms Manager you will lead the development and operation of Azure landing zones integration and automation platforms M365 Power Platform CoE and observability tooling. Youll be responsible for building and maintaining golden paths CI/CD pipelines reusable templates and platform guardrails to accelerate safe and scalable delivery. Your role will also involve embedding platform standards security controls and FinOps practices to ensure compliance resilience and value for money. Collaboration is key as youll partner with architecture cyber data and delivery teams to align platform evolution with strategic priorities and business needs. Additionally you will lead a team of engineers developers and specialists across cloud integration and low-code domains fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
What youll bring
To excel in this role you will need proven leadership experience in platform engineering DevOps or enterprise-scale cloud environments along with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure Power Platform and cloud-native services. Your background should include hands-on experience with integration technologies automation tooling and platform governance as well as a strong understanding of platform security compliance and cost optimisation. A track record of building and leading high-performing technical teams coupled with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills is essential. Ideally you will also bring experience from utilities energy or regulated industries and be familiar with M365 administration Copilot enablement and low-code governance. Certifications in Azure Power Platform or DevOps disciplines would be highly advantageous.
What the role is offering
A leadership role in shaping the digital foundations of a national critical infrastructure provider. The opportunity to run and evolve platforms that support a 30m40m annual digital investment portfolio. A collaborative mission-driven environment focused on sustainability innovation and resilience. Career growth in platform strategy cloud enablement and digital transformation. Genuine flexibility in how and where you work balanced with regular in-person time to lead your team and build relationships.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.
This role will occasionally require you to work outside of normal working hours. But youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays) - you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time and a truly flexible approach to work/life balance. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.
For your future theres our defined benefit pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire kind) and generous life assurance.
As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. There is also access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.
The post is full time based on 35 hours per week with flexible working hours. Applications from those wishing to apply for any working patterns or flexible working arrangements are welcome.
The not-so-small print
This is an M1 role in a salary range starting at 66826 with potential flexibility depending on the candidate. There is also scope for salary progression based on performance. Youll be eligible for an annual bonus a generous monthly car allowance 38 days annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which includes life assurance and a career-average pension plan.
If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be - well be accepting applications until midnight on Sunday 12 October 2025.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry - well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.
A few final things worth knowing
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
