Client Director

We are looking for ambitious, collaborative and commercially minded individuals with an understanding of digital, data and technology transformation within Central Government. If you are currently in a Business Development Manager role (or similar) looking to step up into your first Director role - Join us and be part of our exiting journey!What does this role involve?Developing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders within Central Government organisationsHelping to support them, and their organisations to digitally transform services, including moving to the cloud, developing target operating models, digital by design, design by data, data and AI and innovationHelping support customers to realise the benefits of transforming services, and guide them through complex technology decision making processSeeking out and developing new business leads and opportunitiesDelivering end to end customer support, from understanding a problem and developing / winning an account through to delivering a change programme.Be responsible for accounts, articulating a clear vision and achievable goals and supporting Hitachi’s teams to develop and iterate products, strategies and roadmapsLeading engagements with customers and stakeholders and representing Hitachi Solutions in a range of public arenas.Keeping up with the changing digital and technology landscape and the opportunities they provide to improve the delivery of public services in the UKA desire to collaborate, learn and improveStrong communication skills that enable you to engage with people through a range of channels and explain what you are doing and how you are doing it in clear and compelling waysThis is a great opportunity to collaborate with and learn from experienced senior Business Development Leads and shape your next step in your career!What do you need to succeed in this role?Relevant industry experience across business development, central government digital transformation and the technology sectorExperience of operating within pre-sales and sales and working closely with delivery and consulting teamsDemonstrable experience developing and managing large public sector tenders and framework bidsAn understanding of user centred design, and how it underpins the public sectorRecent Digital, data and technology experience within or working with the public sector, including adhering to best practice: the service standard, technology code of practice, NCSC guidelines and principlesHigh-level understanding of modern technologies used in delivery of cloud-based software products - and able to explain the purpose and constraints of these technologies to non-technical peopleIf you are interested and want to know more about this opportunity, apply directly and have a chat with us.In applying for a role with Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited and/or its affiliates (“Hitachi”) you consent to Hitachi collecting and storing your personal information (including your name, job title and email address) in relation to this role and any others that may be suitable in the future. For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy located at http://www.hitachi-solutions.co.uk/privacy-policy/Beware of scamsOur recruiting team may communicate with candidates via our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) [email protected] domain email address regarding your application and interview requests. All offers will originate from our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Inner Circle and Cloud Services partner, specialising in end-to-end transformation. We build services that are user centred and accessible, designed by our brilliant agile teams, capable of harnessing the power of the latest technologies.Our capabilities include Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure, Application Modernisation, Modern Data Platform, Performance & Analytics, Fraud and Error, Grants, User Centred Design, Accessibility and Agile DevOps.Be part of our Hitachi familyWe place value on collaboration, open communication, and transparency. We emphasise the importance of team spirit, cohesion, and appreciation – And through our talented people, innovative culture, and technical and business expertise, we deliver game changing outcomes every day. Our learning culture and flat hierarchy are our recipes for success. But don´t take our word for it – Have a look at what our employees are saying: Hitachi Solutions: Recruiting the best talent and offering outstanding career opportunities (hitachi-solutions.co.uk)Diversity and Inclusion at Hitachi SolutionsDiversity is the wellspring of our innovation, and we believe that creativity is fuelled by inclusivity. Ou