Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Thames Valley

1 to 25 of 46 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Thames Valley

Lead Data Architect

Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
edge data solutions that enhance customer experiences, drive revenue growth, and maintain a competitive edge in the digital marketplace. Moving to One Enterprise Data Platform for Food is a strategic Mars Food & Nutrition ambition. We aim to harness the power of data and insights, to solve some of the critical business-wide problems we face. And most importantly, we More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Process Improvement Senior Manager (Program Nova)

Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
of organizational capability and effectiveness plan in line with digital transformation strategy and identify digitalization and automation opportunities within supported business unit. • Project/Program Management and leadership of strategic process improvement and automation initiatives to drive cost improvement. • Develop and Lead process standardization • work across different business, functions, and regions to understand end-to-end business processes & data … using process improvement tools, analytical decision making, building strong relationships, and direction setting. • Ability to lead and coach/develop others in setting direction, strategy and executing problem-solving. • Strategic and forward thinking with the ability to drive optimization • Excellent customer relationship management (with understanding of business culture) - including communication, (written & verbal) change management and ability to influence More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Product Manager - Bingo (12 month FTC)

Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Grosvenor Casinos Limited
You will be responsible for identifying customer needs within the Bingo space, driving product discovery and innovation, managing product roadmaps, and aligning delivery efforts with Rank Interactive's broader strategic goals. This role includes managing and mentoring Product Managers, driving Bingo revenue growth, and ensuring an engaging and competitive Bingo proposition in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Main Accountabilities … and player communities Prior experience in managing mobile app products Personal Qualities Desired A champion of collaboration and inclusion who motivates others and fosters a culture of shared success Strategic thinker with the ability to translate long-term vision into actionable plans, while remaining agile in response to changing circumstances Passionate about the Bingo customer experience and creating engaging More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Product Manager - Bingo (12 month FTC)

Gibraltar, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Grosvenor Casinos Limited
You will be responsible for identifying customer needs within the Bingo space, driving product discovery and innovation, managing product roadmaps, and aligning delivery efforts with Rank Interactive's broader strategic goals. This role includes managing and mentoring Product Managers, driving Bingo revenue growth, and ensuring an engaging and competitive Bingo proposition in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Main Accountabilities … and player communities Prior experience in managing mobile app products Personal Qualities Desired A champion of collaboration and inclusion who motivates others and fosters a culture of shared success Strategic thinker with the ability to translate long-term vision into actionable plans, while remaining agile in response to changing circumstances Passionate about the Bingo customer experience and creating engaging More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data

United Kingdom, Adderbury, Oxfordshire
Hybrid / WFH Options
Bibby Financial Services United Kingdom
a competitive salary of £110,000-£130,000 per annum. The Head of Data will lead the data strategy and execution for BFS whilst ensuring alignment with the overall strategic business objectives. The Head of Data is accountable for value creation by leveraging the company’s data and analytics assets and is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making … data governance and data integrity are enforced. You will work in close collaboration with IT for delivery of data products. Your responsibilities as our Head of Data will include: Strategic Data Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the company’s strategic goals. Develop & communicate a clear roadmap, ensuring that it is flexible & evolves with … evaluate new data technologies and drive adoption where appropriate and beneficial to BFS objectives Monitor, measure, and report the realization of expected benefits associated with projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, accountability for outcomes, and continuous improvement through data-driven insights Change & Adoption Drive adoption of data strategy roadmap activities ; skills plan, use case adoption, frameworks adoption, usage adoption More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £100000 - £140000/annum
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Head of Data

Adderbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Bibby Financial Services
a competitive salary of £110,000-£130,000 per annum. The Head of Data will lead the data strategy and execution for BFS whilst ensuring alignment with the overall strategic business objectives. The Head of Data is accountable for value creation by leveraging the company’s data and analytics assets and is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making … data governance and data integrity are enforced. You will work in close collaboration with IT for delivery of data products. Your responsibilities as our Head of Data will include: Strategic Data Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the company’s strategic goals. Develop & communicate a clear roadmap, ensuring that it is flexible & evolves with … evaluate new data technologies and drive adoption where appropriate and beneficial to BFS objectives Monitor, measure, and report the realization of expected benefits associated with projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, accountability for outcomes, and continuous improvement through data-driven insights Change & Adoption Drive adoption of data strategy roadmap activities ; skills plan, use case adoption, frameworks adoption, usage adoption More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £100,000 - £140,000 per annum
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Platform Owner - DXP Operations - Hybrid

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jisc
stakeholders, ensuring alignment of needs through to strategy. Ensure successful delivery of changes to the Platform(s) both in terms of quality and value. You will play a critical strategic role in the success of the platform which underpins the delivery of great customer experiences. The role is accountable for the successful delivery of outputs, developing our central architecture … owning the product backlog and managing stakeholders. You will lead in a matrix environment, influencing your stakeholders across the organisation to drive strategic change. Working closely with product owners and managers, you'll ensure the successful delivery of a programme of work that will transform how Jisc operates internally and how it delivers products and services to our community. … the impact of change initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and resolving conflicts around requirements or outcomes. Deliverables-Driven Demonstrated ability to deliver key outputs and balance project work with operational responsibilities. Strategic Thinking Familiar with stakeholder mapping techniques (RACI knowledge is a plus) and experienced in applying ITIL principles across change management, service delivery, or product management. Security & Privacy by More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Change Programme Lead - Transformation & Change Management

Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Stott & May Professional Search Limited
help shape it from the ground up. Backed by a significant investment and full executive support, this is your opportunity to lead people-first change in a growing, forward-thinking organisation, in Oxfordshire, undergoing a period of major strategic evolution. This is not a 'plug-and-play' change role. We're looking for someone who can engage deeply … with people, processes, and digital technologies-someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to foster lasting cultural and operational transformation. What You'll Do Lead Organisational Transformation - Shape and implement the overarching change strategy in alignment with business goals - Collaborate closely with senior leaders to embed new ways of working across teams - Build internal change … about making change sustainable Why Now? This is a pivotal moment. The team has weathered a long and complex systems migration, and is now transitioning into a far more strategic, innovation-led growth phase. There is momentum, leadership buy-in, and a clearly defined roadmap-what's needed is someone to help land it successfully. You'll be joining More ❯
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: £85,000
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Stock Optimization Project Manager

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Primark Stores Limited
Optimisation Project Manager will lead the successfully delivery of the complex, high-impact Stock Optimisation project, within the overarching Product Model Programme. This role requires project level oversight, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, to drive end-to-end change across systems, process and ways of working. The Stock Optimisation Project Manager will be accountable for managing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Product Manager

Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hays Technology
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. Define … Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred). What you need to do now If you're interested in this More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 45,000 - 50,000 Annual
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Product Manager

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hays Technology
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. Define … Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred). What you need to do now If you're interested in this More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £45000 - £50000/annum + benefits
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Project Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Rullion Limited
in a global context, driving the successful development and introduction in production of new products and technologies in a fast-paced, international agile environment. You will be responsible for strategic planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and operational improvements, driving projects to completion on time, within budget, and to the quality standards together with global partners in Germany and China Key … profitability management Your skills Empowering and transparent leadership Resilient and adaptable under pressure Analytical and systematic thinker Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities Expert in simplify complexity Strategic thinker with decision making abilities Cultural aware and experienced in global team collaboration. If available please send CV and a member of the team will be in touch Rullion More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Digital Trading Executive

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Resourcing Group
business. A solid understanding of digital trading, proficiency in Excel and Google Analytics, and preferably some experience with Amazon. This is a commercial role, requiring you to be a strategic thinker, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data and digital insights. Digital Trading Executive – Responsibilities - Analyse and report on daily, weekly, and monthly performance, drawing insights and making trade More ❯
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Digital Trading Executive

Amersham, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
360 Resourcing
business. A solid understanding of digital trading, proficiency in Excel and Google Analytics, and preferably some experience with Amazon. This is a commercial role, requiring you to be a strategic thinker, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data and digital insights. Digital Trading Executive – Responsibilities - Analyse and report on daily, weekly, and monthly performance, drawing insights and making trade More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £35,000
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IT&D Product Portfolio Manager

Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: City: Slough We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Wireless Logic Group
and data visualisations You'll be joining us at a pivotal moment! We're transitioning to a product-driven culture where your voice and expertise will directly shape our strategic direction. This isn't just another engineering role- it's an opportunity to leave your mark on something transformative. Design, develop and maintain user interfaces and web applications (Angular … success metrics Executes pragmatic plans; tests assumptions through small, iterative and measurable changes Owns end-to-end delivery; breaks down complex problems and communicates progress proactively Implements user-centred thinking; crafts accessible interfaces considering diverse user needs Collaborates cross-functionally; works closely with product, design and participates in agile ceremonies Partners with Product; translates business requirements into technical solutions … with balanced judgement Balances technical debt; makes informed decisions about refactoring versus new development Demonstrates strategic thinking; considers trade-offs, prioritises efforts and drives innovation Shows adaptability; embraces alternative approaches when new information emerges Communicates effectively; documents technical decisions and translates complex concepts for all stakeholders Focuses on growth; self-motivates through continuous learning whilst guiding and mentoring More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Solution Design Director - Supply Chain

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
FORTNA
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 ❯
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Configuration Lead

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Defence
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to align CM strategy with business objectives. Proven track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving innovation within CM frameworks. Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to implementing scalable and resilient processes. MUST hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance Interested? Apply today via the link provided! JBRP1 More ❯
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Configuration Lead

Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Defence
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to align CM strategy with business objectives. Proven track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving innovation within CM frameworks. Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to implementing scalable and resilient processes. MUST hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance Interested? Apply today via the link provided More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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EMEA Senior Data Centre Systems Design Engineer

Slough, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Eaton
Unlock Your Potential at EATON: Where Diversity Drives Innovation. No matter where you come from, your aspirations matter to us. We believe in the power of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to ignite innovation and drive success. We're in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time, Work From Home
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VP, Marketing - EMEA

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Kaseya Limited
our expectations. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers. Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and results-driven VP of Marketing for the EMEA region. This executive level role is pivotal in driving pipeline generation, revenue growth, and market expansion across EMEA. The ideal … building and leading high-performing marketing teams, have a strong grasp of regional market dynamics, and a proven ability to align marketing strategies effectively with sales objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Own the revenue marketing strategy for the EMEA region, aligning closely with global objectives. Collaborate with regional sales leadership to establish and achieve pipeline and revenue targets. Actively … interpret and adapt corporate marketing strategies, translating global initiatives into region-specific campaigns and programs that resonate locally while maintaining strategic alignment. Oversee the regional marketing budget and forecasting process, ensuring strategic allocation of resources across multiple marketing disciplines, campaigns, and initiatives to drive comprehensive growth and maximize return on investment. Team Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technology Innovation Consultant - DEFRA - G7

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Manchester Digital
Responsibilities • Continuously scan Defra's business environment and technology market for disruptive trends that could transform operations. • Develop thought leadership materials such as reports and explainer videos to promote strategic and policy-driven technology adoption. • Lead the delivery of proof-of-concepts, pilots, and proof-of-value initiatives, securing executive sponsorship and reporting findings to business leaders. • Work with … teams to shape business models and roadmaps that incorporate emerging technology trends. • Engage with key technology suppliers and vendors at senior levels to explore partnership and innovation opportunities. • Build strategic relationships with academia, innovation centres, and government-backed initiatives, driving collaborative IT-enabled innovation projects. • Champion and lead the Defra Innovation Network, fostering knowledge exchange and ideation within the … processes and associated tools. Skills & Experience • Knowledge of emerging technologies, global market trends, and the IT landscape, with the ability to assess their business impact. • Understanding of Defra's strategic drivers, policies, and IT strategies, ensuring technology trends align with business needs. • Ability to lead technology-enabled business transformation, from ideation to pilot implementation, delivering clear recommendations. • Experience in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Security Architect (financial services)

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Stott & May Professional Search Limited
data, and container security. - DevSecOps experience and strong understanding of CI/CD and cloud-native tooling. - Familiarity with multi-cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, TOGAF) highly desirable. More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £765 - £775 per day
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GIS Product Owner

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thames Water Utilities Limited
with SAP and Salesforce. Proven experience in product ownership, backlog management, and agile delivery. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience in data design standards, governance, and quality assurance. Strategic thinking with the ability to drive business outcomes through data. Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership skills. What's in it for you? This is your opportunity to play … a key role in shaping how we manage and improve geospatial data and tools across the business. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to strategic digital initiatives that support safe, efficient, and reliable services. Competitive salary up to £64,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Annual Leave- 26 days holiday per year More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Project Delivery Lead

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Network IT
and position data governance. Working at the intersection of HR systems, data, and operational transformation, this role ensures timely, value-driven outcomes across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Youll oversee strategic planning, delivery execution, and cultural change initiatives to embed new ways of working, streamline data structures, and unlock long-term efficiencies. The core system in use is SAP SuccessFactors … and steering groups Essential Experience & Skills Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation projects involving HR systems and data Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across organisational boundaries Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving complex delivery challenges Effective leadership of cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers Familiarity with enterprise systems (ideally SAP SuccessFactors or More ❯
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: £60000 - £73000 per hour
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Strategic Thinking
the Thames Valley
10th Percentile
£42,000
25th Percentile
£53,750
Median
£65,000
75th Percentile
£78,750
90th Percentile
£165,000