Automation Operations Manager

Job Title: Automation Operations Manager Location: Hybrid working between our head office in Durrington (Worthing) approx 2 days pw, and home. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: Up to £72,000, commensurate to skills and experience. About the roleWater underpins everyday life, yet it remains an industry that is still evolving in how it measures and realises value from transformation, data and automation. At Southern Water, that is changing. We are building a new Process and Intelligent Automation capability at the heart of the organisation. This is not about incremental improvements, it is about ensuring every investment in automation, AI and process optimisation delivers clear, measurable and sustained value for the business, our customers and regulators. As Automation Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, resilience and performance of Southern Water''s growing automation and AI estate. This is a senior operational leadership role within a new capability, giving you the opportunity to shape how automation services are supported, governed and continuously improved across the organisation. You will own the operational strategy for automation platforms and AI-enabled services, ensuring they remain secure, stable and aligned with business priorities while delivering measurable value at scale. Reporting to the Head of Process and Intelligent Automation, you will lead an external managed service team ..... full job details .....