21 of 21 Strategic Planning Jobs in the Thames Valley

pivotal role in improving power resilience across thousands of assets, directly reducing harm to customers and the environment? We’re looking for a Resilience Data Analyst to join our Strategic Programme team and help shape the future of power resilience at Thames Water. What you’ll be doing as a Resilience Data Analyst This role begins as part of … reporting to the new Head of Power. You’ll work with data from over 8,000 assets, developing metrics to assess and improve their resilience. Your insights will support strategic planning, risk mitigation, and performance optimisation across the Power function.Your key responsibilities will include: Leading the gathering, integration, and interpretation of operational data to generate actionable insights. Providing … detailed analysis to support planning, performance tracking, and risk mitigation. Developing dashboards and reporting tools to support leadership decision-making. Contributing to business cases with financial and risk-based analysis. Supporting strategic planning and performance measurement across the Power function. Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to ensure data-driven programme success. Developing solutions and metrics to More ❯

Delivery Lead ensures that the digital portfolio across R&D is planned, executed, and tracked effectively to maximize business value. This role is responsible for governance, operational excellence, and strategic planning for TES initiatives, including program management, vendor oversight, and value realization tracking. The role partners with digital leaders, I&T, and finance to ensure disciplined delivery of … will oversee the platform operations vendor relationship, as well as key R&D Technology Enabled Science vendor partnerships, in close collaboration with the PPE organization. The role also provides strategic oversight of R&D digital architecture to ensure scalable, integrated, and future-ready solutions aligned with enterprise technology standards. Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end portfolio management of R&D … digital portfolio tools Oversee operational processes and ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards Manage key vendor and service provider relationships in partnership with PPE, procurement and finance Support strategic planning and scenario analysis by integrating business needs with digital capabilities Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of digital tools and ways of working Provide executive reporting More ❯

Delivery Lead ensures that the digital portfolio across R&D is planned, executed, and tracked effectively to maximize business value. This role is responsible for governance, operational excellence, and strategic planning for TES initiatives, including program management, vendor oversight, and value realization tracking. The role partners with digital leaders, I&T, and finance to ensure disciplined delivery of … will oversee the platform operations vendor relationship, as well as key R&D Technology Enabled Science vendor partnerships, in close collaboration with the PPE organization. The role also provides strategic oversight of R&D digital architecture to ensure scalable, integrated, and future-ready solutions aligned with enterprise technology standards. Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end portfolio management of R&D … digital portfolio tools Oversee operational processes and ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards Manage key vendor and service provider relationships in partnership with PPE, procurement and finance Support strategic planning and scenario analysis by integrating business needs with digital capabilities Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of digital tools and ways of working Provide executive reporting More ❯

looking for an experienced Senior Portfolio Delivery Manager to lead and manage a critical portfolio of transformation and technology initiatives for a major UK energy provider. This is a strategic role focused on shaping, guiding and delivering programmes that impact millions of customers - all while aligning with wider business and digital strategies. About the Role In this role, you … will take full ownership of a complex, high-value portfolio - leading planning, governance, and execution across multiple workstreams. You'll ensure delivery stays on track to scope, time and budget, while safeguarding business outcomes and return on investment. You will play a key role in shaping change direction, supporting long-term planning cycles, and ensuring delivery is aligned … and operating models across wide-ranging change initiatives Establish and run portfolio governance, driving decisions and resolving obstacles with clear, accurate reporting Support the quarterly, annual, and 3-year strategic planning cycle for change, identifying strategic dependencies Ensure alignment of delivery with enterprise digital and business strategies Champion benefit realisation and ensure return on investment is optimised More ❯

a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. READY TO DRIVE STRATEGIC IMPACT ACROSS HIGH-VISIBILITY CLIENT ENGAGEMENTS? Job Summary: This role presents an opportunity to lead a high-performing team of solution design professionals while playing a pivotal part in … strategies for leading global brands. You will be responsible for overseeing complex client programmes, ensuring alignment with business goals and execution excellence across multiple workstreams. You will direct the strategic allocation of resources, mentor senior-level professionals, and reinforce a culture of accountability, performance, and innovation. Your leadership will extend to the development and refinement of methodologies that support … to align operational design strategies with broader business objectives—ensuring continuity from solution development through execution. Job Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and scale a high-performing solution design team; provide strategic oversight on client project portfolios. Oversee the execution of complex distribution centre designs, acting as SME, Project Manager, or Solution Architect as required. Develop and implement scalable delivery frameworks More ❯

skilled CRM Manager to lead the ongoing development, integration, and optimisation of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM platform. This role will be pivotal in ensuring our CRM system supports strategic engagement, data-driven decision-making, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. You will oversee CRM architecture, data governance, and integrations with other systems, while enabling internal teams to use CRM … tools effectively. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and technical execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CRM Development & System Management Lead the configuration, customisation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into CRM functionality. Work alongside I.S. team to manage user roles, permissions, workflows, and automation to … event management, finance, volunteer management). Work with third-party vendors and internal IT to ensure secure and reliable data flows. Support API development and middleware solutions where needed. Strategic Insight & Reporting Provide actionable insights through CRM analytics and reporting. Support the development of engagement scoring models and supporter journey mapping. Contribute to strategic planning by identifying More ❯

skilled CRM Manager to lead the ongoing development, integration, and optimisation of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM platform. This role will be pivotal in ensuring our CRM system supports strategic engagement, data-driven decision-making, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. You will oversee CRM architecture, data governance, and integrations with other systems, while enabling internal teams to use CRM … tools effectively. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and technical execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CRM Development & System Management Lead the configuration, customisation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into CRM functionality. Work alongside I.S. team to manage user roles, permissions, workflows, and automation to … event management, finance, volunteer management). Work with third-party vendors and internal IT to ensure secure and reliable data flows. Support API development and middleware solutions where needed. Strategic Insight & Reporting Provide actionable insights through CRM analytics and reporting. Support the development of engagement scoring models and supporter journey mapping. Contribute to strategic planning by identifying More ❯

Your new role Hays Technology are proud to be working with our client who is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of their digital products. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring their IT solutions deliver value to users and align with company goals. As … from concept through launch and iteration, maintaining momentum and focus throughout. As part of an Agile team, you'll act as the product owner in ceremonies such as sprint planning and backlog grooming. You'll also monitor product performance using KPIs and analytics, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the product meets its objectives. What you'll need to succeed … ability to discuss complex technical concepts and contribute meaningfully to product development conversations. Product Management Focus: The role requires a dedicated product management mindset. You should be motivated by strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery-not hands-on engineering tasks. Those with a strong engineering identity may find the role less fulfilling. Team Fit with Technical Credibility: While More ❯

Your new role Hays Technology are proud to be working with our client who is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of their digital products. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring their IT solutions deliver value to users and align with company goals. As … from concept through launch and iteration, maintaining momentum and focus throughout. As part of an Agile team, you'll act as the product owner in ceremonies such as sprint planning and backlog grooming. You'll also monitor product performance using KPIs and analytics, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the product meets its objectives. What you'll need to succeed … ability to discuss complex technical concepts and contribute meaningfully to product development conversations. Product Management Focus: The role requires a dedicated product management mindset. You should be motivated by strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery-not hands-on engineering tasks. Those with a strong engineering identity may find the role less fulfilling. Team Fit with Technical Credibility: While More ❯

proposals and scope of work. Participate in proposal defenses. Provide input to costing algorithms, particularly at the customer level. Attend customer meetings and lead discussions of project requirements and strategic planning. Ensure compliance of work with project's scope of work. Actively assess and help manage project realization. Ensure project milestones are met according to agreed upon timelines with … high quality. May serve as a Data Management Customer Liaison for one or more customers. Manage staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems. Approve actions on human resources matters. All responsibilities are … . REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems Solid understanding of clinical drug development process and production of DM deliverables Strong project management, strategic planning, delegation and organisational skills. Proven ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities Strong business acumen; financial management and budgeting skills. Proven Staff management skills More ❯

security. The post holder will act as the Trusts expert on cyber security protection, detection, response, and recovery. The role will be responsible for the Trust's pro-active strategic approach to cyber threat management and will lead the strategic planning of current and future digital security solutions, researching and reviewing industry best practice and upcoming changes … IT security activities within the Trust, managing the information and technology risk to the Trusts IT facilities and information from internal and external threats; advises the Trust at a strategic level on existing and emerging threats; and owns and develops the necessary IT security policies, standards, and procedures. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal certification (CISSP, CISM or CRISC) and … relevant legislation, standards and best practice (including Data Protection AcUGDPR, NIS Regulations, DSP Toolkit, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC & ICO standards & recommendations, etc.) Significant experience working on both strategic & operational matters and managing digital services, at a senior level Significant experience in delivering and managing information security within large organisations Experience of developing and implementing digital & cyber security More ❯

useful way. The Role This is a newly created Business Intelligence Manager position and will work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing reports and insights that better support planning, patient care, and use of resources. Responsibilities will include: Managing data including collation and database management, analysis and interpretation Performance monitoring and reporting including dashboards and KPIs Stakeholder collaboration … Support for strategic planning and business cases Compliance with information governance standards and quality assurance People management (managing 1 direct report) About you Applicants for the Business Intelligence Manager role will have: Proven experience gained in a similar business intelligence, data analysis and/or reporting focussed role (healthcare experience considered beneficial but not essential) Expertise in BI More ❯

expertise. Working closely with steering committees, business leads, Business Relationship Directors (BRD), internal and external customers, vendors and peer companies, research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to support McCormicks strategic initiatives. Lead project mobilization along with blueprinting, solution design for end-to-end SAP manufacturing solutions using modules likeSAP PP, MM, QM and seamless integration with third party applications. … Overseeing SAP landscape enhancement projects, upgrades, and support activities including budget forecasting. Serve as project functional leader, team member or IT Project Manager on multiple applications, technology projects and strategic planning initiatives. CANDIDATE PROFILE: Proficiency in SAP solution architecture for end-to-end implementations within manufacturing environments, covering Production, Quality, Warehouse Operations and Supply Planning. Preferably experienced in More ❯

them into technical solutions. Ensure data integrity, compliance with GDPR and secure handling of sensitive information. Monitor and optimise BI systems to ensure performance, scalability and reliability. Contribute to strategic planning through trend analysis, forecasting and performance insights. Deliver training and support to BI tool users to improve adoption and data literacy across the business. Work within an More ❯

meet business needs Lead data governance, quality, and GDPR compliance Manage integrations with other systems and platforms Oversee data models, segmentation, and reporting dashboards Provide actionable insights to support strategic planning Deliver training, create user guides, and promote best practice Act as the CRM champion, driving adoption and continuous improvement Skills and Qualifications Proven experience managing and developing More ❯

on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. … on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating More ❯

on questions relating to the profession. Provide occasional consulting support for programmes with performance issues or where a particular specialism is lacking or causing delivery issues. Contribute to workforce strategic planning & delivery. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. … on cloud (eg Azure) environment, including data transformation, monitoring and storage. Experience of Data leadership role, leading data teams to deliver modern solutions for data-driven organisations. Experience of planning, prioritising and communicating the work of a small team to balance long-term and immediate demands. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating More ❯

Ability to troubleshoot complex IT laboratory issues. In depth understanding of configuration requirements for Pathology IT systems. Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts. Strategic planning Desirable Ability to construct test scripts and record outcomes of tests on software releases. Ability to produce training and educational materials for all Trust staff and where More ❯

with Service Design & Transition, Service Configuration, Architecture, Change Management, Service Delivery and Technical Teams amongst other stakeholders and processes to ensure accurate CMDB structure and maintenance aligning to their strategic planning and process definitions or requirements. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining or data integrations related to Discovery or 3rd party solutions to enrich CIs in the CMDB. Stay More ❯

with Service Design & Transition, Service Configuration, Architecture, Change Management, Service Delivery and Technical Teams amongst other stakeholders and processes to ensure accurate CMDB structure and maintenance aligning to their strategic planning and process definitions or requirements. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining or data integrations related to Discovery or 3rd party solutions to enrich CIs in the CMDB. Stay More ❯

a Data Management Department, which could be either all data management staff at an office or a subset of staff (80-120) within a large Data Management office. Provide strategic direction in the Data Management area. Consolidate resource requirements and define staffing needs that ensure project objectives can be met while maximizing utilization, realization and minimizing costs. Monitor and … manage utilization and productivity. Ensure performance of staff is regularly assessed and documented. Define staffing needs based on hard backlog and strategic plan for office. Define and implement department objectives consistent with broader office and regional objectives. Provide technical advice and solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency across functions, projects and customers. Monitor quality and efficiency across projects … training strategies. Mentor staff members to develop Data Management, drug development and business expertise. Manage relationship with customer functional peers. Provide operational input into proposals for large programs and strategic partnerships. Provide input to costing algorithms and standard proposal text. Attend customer meetings and lead discussions of project requirements and strategic planning. Recommend placement of projects based on More ❯