Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Job Title: Head of Release Manager/Cutover PlanningManager (Process and Automation) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Windsor Office) Rate: Circa £(Apply online only)/Day Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a dynamic Release Manager with a passion for process automation and cutover planning? Do you … technical estates and ability to navigate complex systems. Confidence in handling technical complexity without hesitation. Modern Cutover & Release Management Best Practices Strong grasp of automation tools and efficient cutover planning methodologies. Experience handling large-scale release cycles and dependency management. Strategic Mindset & Process Improvement Ability to assess the current state ("as-is"), identify inefficiencies, and propose optimized workflows ("to … initiatives is highly valued. ### Key Responsibilities: Lead the Release Management Team : Orchestrate release events, manage go/no-go checkpoints, and ensure seamless service restoration. Oversee Future Schedule Planning : Manage dependencies and integration plans for production changes effectively. Manage Complex Changes : Navigate inter-dependent components and code deployments while ensuring timely service restoration. Innovate Release practises : Drive modern More ❯
allowance + performance related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Flexible First options available The role The Strategy and PlanningManager provides clear ownership, planning discipline, and accountability for the Distribution technology function to ensure technology initiatives are focused, effectively planned, measured and deliver value aligned to … performance expectations and value delivery. You will - Be responsible for oversight of the core technology portfolio functions, including cross Distribution technology performance-level reporting, cost control, integrated governance and planning - Provide leadership across the entire technology department and ensure effective integration with colleagues across the Business and Group. - Support with co-ordinating the technology strategic approach for ED3. - Manage … strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and a focus on driving improvement, the role holder will propose efficiencies through effective workforce and supplier management. You have - Extensive experience in technology planning and portfolio management, skills in aligning technology initiatives to business goals, -managing roadmaps and overseeing delivery tracking. - Experience in performance analysis and reporting, with the ability to define KIPs More ❯
allowance + performance related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Flexible First options available The role The Strategy and PlanningManager provides clear ownership, planning discipline, and accountability for the Distribution technology function to ensure technology initiatives are focused, effectively planned, measured and deliver value aligned to … performance expectations and value delivery. You will - Be responsible for oversight of the core technology portfolio functions, including cross Distribution technology performance-level reporting, cost control, integrated governance and planning - Provide leadership across the entire technology department and ensure effective integration with colleagues across the Business and Group. - Support with co-ordinating the technology strategic approach for ED3. - Manage … strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and a focus on driving improvement, the role holder will propose efficiencies through effective workforce and supplier management. You have - Extensive experience in technology planning and portfolio management, skills in aligning technology initiatives to business goals, -managing roadmaps and overseeing delivery tracking. - Experience in performance analysis and reporting, with the ability to define KIPs More ❯
blend of technical finance expertise, system knowledge, leadership, and a strong understanding of the UK life insurance industry and its regulatory framework. Key Duties/Responsibilities Engage in workforce planning to allow for project demands from global and local initiatives to be met with forecasted resource availability Ensure suitable resource allocation to allow for the right skills and capabilities … department Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement Proven track record at delivering multiple priorities each with defined requirements within tight deadlines Excellent Planning and forecasting experience Able to manage team dynamics and lead collaboration Strong relationship management capability in developing and maintaining relationships at all levels with external parties and internal ‘customers More ❯
Staines, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
People First Recruitment
Ref: 23097 The Skills You'll Need: Planning, S&OP, Team Management, Analytics Your New Salary: £60k Location: West London/hybrid - 2 days/week in office Job status : Permanent Start date : ASAP Working hours : 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday, 40h per week Who You'll Be Working for: Leading IT accessories business. What You'll be Doing Each … Day: Demand Planning Lead consensus forecasting in collaboration with Product Management and Sales. Maintain and improve forecasting tools and methodologies. Identify and report demand risks, opportunities, and gaps to plan. Supply Planning Oversee the purchase order placement process, ensuring alignment with forecast, lead times, and inventory policy without directly placing the POs. Define and manage inventory strategies, including … safety stock levels and segmentation by product category or channel. Manage planning for product launches and end-of-life inventory transitions. Collaborate with Global Sourcing on order execution and issue resolution. S&OP Leadership Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, facilitating executive-level alignment and accountability. Maintain and improve S&OP data and reporting tools, ensuring a one-number More ❯
Staines-upon-Thames, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
People First
Ref: 23097 The Skills You'll Need: Planning, S&OP, Team Management, Analytics Your New Salary: £60k Location: West London/hybrid - 2 days/week in office Job status : Permanent Start date : ASAP Working hours : 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday, 40h per week Who You'll Be Working for: Leading IT accessories business. What You'll be Doing Each … Day: Demand Planning Lead consensus forecasting in collaboration with Product Management and Sales. Maintain and improve forecasting tools and methodologies. Identify and report demand risks, opportunities, and gaps to plan. Supply Planning Oversee the purchase order placement process, ensuring alignment with forecast, lead times, and inventory policy without directly placing the POs. Define and manage inventory strategies, including … safety stock levels and segmentation by product category or channel. Manage planning for product launches and end-of-life inventory transitions. Collaborate with Global Sourcing on order execution and issue resolution. S&OP Leadership Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, facilitating executive-level alignment and accountability. Maintain and improve S&OP data and reporting tools, ensuring a “one-number More ❯