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the customer base, driving continuous improvement and transformation plans to meet evolving customer needs. Financial Management and Accountability: Manage the financial aspects of service delivery within the vertical, including cost-to-serve analysis, budget allocation, and accountability for revenue targets and cost reduction initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Effectively communicate and present at an executive level with … develop effective solutions to address them promptly and efficiently. Financial Acumen: Strong financial acumen, with the capability to manage the financial aspects of service delivery within the vertical, including cost-to-serve analysis, budget allocation, and accountability for revenue targets and cost reduction initiatives. Managing customer base with revenue £20M+ Sales Enablement: Experience in providing input into More ❯

commercially driven Head of IT Commercial Governance to take ownership of our Group IT supplier and contract landscape. In this high-impact leadership role, youll be responsible for driving cost optimisation, leading contract consolidation initiatives, and overseeing robust contract review processes across our supplier base. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how PIB Group manages its IT procurement … policy governance, and budgetary control, ensuring we remain efficient, compliant, and commercially agile. What Youll Be Doing: Lead the design and implementation of commercial governance across Group IT. Deliver cost optimisation strategies, including cost avoidance, cost reduction, and cost exceptionalities. Consolidate, review, and renegotiate supplier contracts to ensure value and alignment with business needs. Own … and performance tracking. Manage IT budgets and third-party spend in partnership with Finance. What Were Looking For: Strong experience in supplier relationship and contract management. Proven delivery of cost optimisation and commercial efficiencies. Hands-on experience with RFI/RFP processes and procurement governance. Experience leading large-scale contract consolidation or renegotiation projects. Confident stakeholder engagement and presentation More ❯

driven Head of IT Commercial Governance to take ownership of our Group IT supplier and contract landscape. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll be responsible for driving cost optimisation, leading contract consolidation initiatives, and overseeing robust contract review processes across our supplier base. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how PIB Group manages its IT procurement … governance, and budgetary control, ensuring we remain efficient, compliant, and commercially agile. What You'll Be Doing: Lead the design and implementation of commercial governance across Group IT. Deliver cost optimisation strategies, including cost avoidance, cost reduction, and cost exceptionalities. Consolidate, review, and renegotiate supplier contracts to ensure value and alignment with business needs. Own … performance tracking. Manage IT budgets and third-party spend in partnership with Finance. What We're Looking For: Strong experience in supplier relationship and contract management. Proven delivery of cost optimisation and commercial efficiencies. Hands-on experience with RFI/RFP processes and procurement governance. Experience leading large-scale contract consolidation or renegotiation projects. Confident stakeholder engagement and presentation More ❯

driven Head of IT Commercial Governance to take ownership of our Group IT supplier and contract landscape. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll be responsible for driving cost optimisation, leading contract consolidation initiatives, and overseeing robust contract review processes across our supplier base. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how PIB Group manages its IT procurement … governance, and budgetary control, ensuring we remain efficient, compliant, and commercially agile. What You'll Be Doing: Lead the design and implementation of commercial governance across Group IT. Deliver cost optimisation strategies, including cost avoidance, cost reduction, and cost exceptionalities. Consolidate, review, and renegotiate supplier contracts to ensure value and alignment with business needs. Own … performance tracking. Manage IT budgets and third-party spend in partnership with Finance. What We're Looking For: Strong experience in supplier relationship and contract management. Proven delivery of cost optimisation and commercial efficiencies. Hands-on experience with RFI/RFP processes and procurement governance. Experience leading large-scale contract consolidation or renegotiation projects. Confident stakeholder engagement and presentation More ❯

The types of engagement are hugely varied. While not an exhaustive list, you can expect to help shape and deliver: - Target Operating Model design and execution - Process re-engineering - Cost reduction - Post integration implementation - Regulatory transformation - Controls transformation Clients expect the very latest ways of working, delivery methods and appropriate automation and AI-enablement to be infused into … win themes, to defining the delivery model and approach, deal pricing and commercial negotiation. - Delivery, as Engagement Partner, of complex transformation programmes, ensuring that the work is delivered to cost, on time and within the risk parameters of EY and our clients. - Acceleration and development of our propositions, offerings and solutions - especially in the post trade/operations space … a strong grasp of the key issues is required. - You will be expert in the "classic" consulting domains such as target operating model design, business case development, process engineering, cost reduction, automation, data and end to end SDLC - You will be well versed in modern ways of working, and literate in Agile, Cloud, DevOps, and Product Management - You More ❯

data, analysis, opportunity assessments and market intelligence. Understand regional strategic priorities and develop relevant Category Management strategies to support business needs and improved value delivery with a focus on cost reduction, working capital and TCO initiatives. Implement value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align to the overall global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Business … supplier development needs and opportunities, and support the development of solutions Sustainability & Social Encourage and maintain a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction) Implement sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases, that advance Anglo American technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions Supply Chain Excellence Manage stakeholder relationships and More ❯

customers to reduce their utilisation and spend on technology infrastructure. We can categorize the services in the following key areas: Proposing On-Prem FinOps tactics to highlight rightsizing and cost reduction opportunities across CTO technology services (eg servers, storage, database, mainframe, PCs, licences) Tracking benefits achieved through rightsizing, including direct cost impacts, reduced datacentre space, power and … and business requirements and rapidly translate that information into a working set of operational and financial models, dashboards, and management reports. Collaborate with ITID Business Managers on IT Total Cost of Ownership, financial metrics, and cost transparency initiatives. Requirements: Two or more years working within or leading FinOps teams, covering either Public Cloud, hybrid or on-Prem cost management and cost optimisation. Experience with at least one of the following on-prem FinOps techniques: software license optimisation, hardware decommissioning, storage optimisation, application decommissioning, on-prem compute optimisation. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple levels of management and staff across the organization Experience and understanding of working in a Technology organisation that recharges its costs More ❯

help them make the complex technological shift in a fast-paced, digital and competitive world. You will develop and grow by being exposed to complex and very exciting challenges (cost-reduction strategy, de-risking model, tech due-diligence ). In an agile and collaborative approach, you will assess and coach our clients' technology teams, define digital roadmap strategies More ❯

and across the wider organisation. Operational Impact: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, always ‘proving’ initiatives are prioritised to target highest impact/cost reductions. This includes leveraging automation and new technologies to streamline workflows. Coordination within operations: Work closely with project management teams to ensure successful delivery of projects. Provide guidance and More ❯

and across the wider organisation. Operational Impact: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, always ‘proving’ initiatives are prioritised to target highest impact/cost reductions. This includes leveraging automation and new technologies to streamline workflows. Coordination within operations: Work closely with project management teams to ensure successful delivery of projects. Provide guidance and More ❯

and across the wider organisation. Operational Impact: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, always ‘proving’ initiatives are prioritised to target highest impact/cost reductions. This includes leveraging automation and new technologies to streamline workflows. Coordination within operations: Work closely with project management teams to ensure successful delivery of projects. Provide guidance and More ❯

and across the wider organisation. Operational Impact: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, always ‘proving’ initiatives are prioritised to target highest impact/cost reductions. This includes leveraging automation and new technologies to streamline workflows. Coordination within operations: Work closely with project management teams to ensure successful delivery of projects. Provide guidance and More ❯

and across the wider organisation. Operational Impact: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, always ‘proving’ initiatives are prioritised to target highest impact/cost reductions. This includes leveraging automation and new technologies to streamline workflows. Coordination within operations: Work closely with project management teams to ensure successful delivery of projects. Provide guidance and More ❯

inefficiencies, propose improvements, and implement strategies to increase productivity and reduce costs. Project Execution: Support operational projects from initiation to completion, providing data-driven insights to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. KPI Management: Monitor, validate, and improve key performance metrics, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, sales, supply chain, engineering, and More ❯

marketing, operations, and business teams to align product initiatives with commercial goals. Manage third-party agencies, vendors, and technology partners to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables. Operational Efficiency & Cost Management Identify automation opportunities and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Work with finance and leadership to optimise technology budgets and reduce costs while maintaining quality and innovation. Ensure More ❯

all - Live project plans are available and managed effectively - Project reporting, including KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) - Appropriate contingencies have been considered and planned - Project financial management. Ensuring projects are cost effective and identify cost reduction and value-adding - opportunities, thus delivering value for money projects - Ensure good communication channels and teamwork is in place and effective - Manage More ❯

own the full partner lifecycle: identification, capability assessment, commercial evaluation, contracting, onboarding, operational planning, transition, and "go live." You will establish and manage KPIs to ensure optimal performance in cost, value, service quality, customer satisfaction, and business agility. Key Responsibilities Drive the services partners business strategy, ensuring alignment with Ciena's global objectives and regional market needs. Lead and … sets of strategic and global Service Partner ecosystems to address specific regional business and operational requirements. Drive high resilience best practices and continuous improvement within the partner ecosystem. Lead cost reduction initiatives through automation, process improvements, and innovative service delivery models. Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration across the international team and partner network. Deliver comprehensive More ❯

internal operations. Project Support: Work closely with project managers and other BAs to ensure project alignment with business goals. Contribute to the prioritization of projects based on revenue generation, cost reduction, and strategic impact. Learn from past project outcomes to avoid repeating mistakes and ensure successful implementation of new initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process More ❯

internal operations. Project Support: Work closely with project managers and other BAs to ensure project alignment with business goals. Contribute to the prioritization of projects based on revenue generation, cost reduction, and strategic impact. Learn from past project outcomes to avoid repeating mistakes and ensure successful implementation of new initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process More ❯

internal operations. Project Support: Work closely with project managers and other BAs to ensure project alignment with business goals. Contribute to the prioritization of projects based on revenue generation, cost reduction, and strategic impact. Learn from past project outcomes to avoid repeating mistakes and ensure successful implementation of new initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process More ❯

internal operations. Project Support: Work closely with project managers and other BAs to ensure project alignment with business goals. Contribute to the prioritization of projects based on revenue generation, cost reduction, and strategic impact. Learn from past project outcomes to avoid repeating mistakes and ensure successful implementation of new initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process More ❯

internal operations. Project Support: Work closely with project managers and other BAs to ensure project alignment with business goals. Contribute to the prioritization of projects based on revenue generation, cost reduction, and strategic impact. Learn from past project outcomes to avoid repeating mistakes and ensure successful implementation of new initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process More ❯

how technology enables control, automation, efficiency and value growth-empowering strategic budgeting, planning, and forecasting, integrated business planning, consolidation, performance management and KPIs, data management, business partnering, AI enablement, cost reduction and value growth initiatives. Your key responsibilities: You will build strong relationships within client organisations, working with them to understand their most critical business problems and priorities … finance diagnostics, maturity assessments, and benchmarking Define client-relevant use of modern technology platforms showing their key functionalities, data models and technical requirements Provide roadmaps of implementation and timelines (cost vs. benefits) Structure and run Finance transformation programmes using Agile design and delivery methods Collect and socialise business and technical requirements for a technology-enabled Finance transformation Architect and More ❯

Transformation Director – Telecom Operations & Cost Optimisation 📍 UK | 6-month contract | Immediate start Our client, a leading player in the telecoms sector, is seeking a Transformation Director to lead major operational and cost transformation initiatives. This senior role requires deep telco knowledge, a proven track record of delivering large-scale service transformation programmes, and the ability to drive measurable … cost savings and efficiency gains. Key Responsibilities Operations Transformation: Lead strategic programmes to optimise telecom operations and enhance end-to-end service delivery. Tactical Execution: Deliver people, process, and automation initiatives that unlock short-term efficiencies and cost savings. Strategic Planning & Analysis: Identify operational gaps, define cost-reduction opportunities, and build actionable transformation roadmaps. Collaboration & Leadership … trusted advisor on efficiency and transformation strategy. Candidate Profile Strong background in telecoms operations and services . Extensive experience leading large transformation programmes within complex organisations. Expertise in strategic cost transformation , operational efficiency, and service improvement. Ability to influence senior leadership and deliver impact in fast-moving environments. Why Join? Shape and deliver high-impact programmes at the forefront More ❯

Wi-Fi provider in the UK by 2028 with a growing, profitable` base. Success requires that we simplify what we do, who we do it with, and reduce the cost of how we do it. "TalkTalk is the uncomplicated way to get excellent in-home Wi-Fi coverage, we stand out from the crowd by offering intelligent but simple … Fi products and a more digital customer & employee experience. This enabled by a technology platform that leverages data to drive innovation, decision-making, and automation, ultimately providing a more cost-efficient service for our customers. Role Overview The Director of Data Science & Analytics will lead the data-driven transformation of the business, overseeing the strategy, governance, and execution of … network optimisation projects tailored to the telecoms sector. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the business impact of analytics initiatives, focusing on tangible outcomes such as revenue growth, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements relevant to data science and telecoms. Essential Skills & Experience Proven leadership in data science More ❯