Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

1 to 25 of 640 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

Tech PR Agency Managing Director, Berlin

Send, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hanson Search
award-winning global communications agency specializing in tech PR is seeking an exceptional Managing Director to drive the growth of its Berlin office. This pivotal leadership role involves developing strategic, client-first campaigns for high-profile tech clients, while steering business development and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring sharp strategic thinking, commercial … relationships, leading revenue growth and sustaining profitability. Team Management Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in motivating, mentoring, and managing a team to achieve shared goals and deliver excellence. Strategic Thinker: Sharp strategic thinking, with the ability to turn complex client needs into actionable, impactful strategies. Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the tech PR landscape and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Business Development Manager

St. Albans, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
HARTLINE LIMITED
Albans, England, AL1 3LF Nature of Business: 62020 Information Technology Consultancy Activities 62090 Other Information Technology Service Activities Pension Scheme: Provided About the Company Hartline Limited is a forward-thinking technology consultancy and IT solutions provider specialising in delivering tailored digital transformation, system integration, and business automation solutions to clients across the UK and internationally. With a strong foundation … in technology-driven innovation, the company focuses on helping clients improve efficiency, streamline processes, and achieve sustainable growth through strategic IT deployment. Operating from our St. Albans headquarters, Hartline Limited is led by an experienced management team and driven by a commitment to client satisfaction, service quality, and continuous improvement. Our expertise spans IT consultancy, digital transformation, web and … development, cybersecurity solutions, and managed IT services. We are now seeking a Business Development Manager to join our expanding operations and play a key role in driving growth through strategic client acquisition, business relationship management, and partnership development. Position Overview The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and managing client relationships, and driving More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Data Analyst

Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocking Zebra
Data Analytics Business Partner – Hybrid working Transform data into strategic advantage in a fast-paced B2C environment. We’re seeking a confident and commercially focused Data Analytics Business Partner to drive business-critical insights and influence strategic decisions from the inside out. This is a high-impact role at the centre of change—working directly with senior leaders … key opportunities. Translate data into impact – deliver compelling narratives through dashboards, reports, and presentations that drive action. Lead from the front – steer high-value, data-driven projects and shape strategic thinking at the top level. Champion data culture – promote smarter decision-making by embedding analytics into everyday workflows. Ensure data readiness – collaborate with central teams to guarantee data … insights fuel performance and growth. Influential storytelling – ability to simplify complexity and communicate insights with clarity and confidence. Tech-savvy – hands-on with Power BI, Excel, and SQL. Balanced thinkingstrategic outlook with the ability to deliver at pace. Collaborative energy – thrive in cross-functional settings and manage shifting priorities with ease. Apply now and turn insight into More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Senior Strategist (Contract)

london, south east england, united kingdom
Bernadette
client of ours. Working in a multidisciplinary team with our UX and UI designers, developers, and project managers, you will have the opportunity to use your full range of strategic thinking and doing skills. You will be passionate and knowledgeable about digital experience and design, including a holistic understanding of how touchpoints, channels, services, and ecosystems are deployed … clients’ customers, businesses, and brands. The key to success in this role will be your ability to bridge between strategy and execution, finding the right balance between big-picture strategic thinking and a tactical mindset to turn those visions into reality. Whilst an understanding of brand and comms is important, we are not looking for a Brand Planner … applicants should be experienced in digital experience strategy and working closely with designers. Key Responsibilities: Analyse clients’ current ecosystem, customer base, strategic goals, performance, organisation, and operations to understand where they are today and what the future challenge entails. Conduct desk research to identify technology, market trends, and comparative best practices, both in and out of category, and connect More ❯
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Senior Strategist (Contract)

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Bernadette
client of ours. Working in a multidisciplinary team with our UX and UI designers, developers, and project managers, you will have the opportunity to use your full range of strategic thinking and doing skills. You will be passionate and knowledgeable about digital experience and design, including a holistic understanding of how touchpoints, channels, services, and ecosystems are deployed … clients’ customers, businesses, and brands. The key to success in this role will be your ability to bridge between strategy and execution, finding the right balance between big-picture strategic thinking and a tactical mindset to turn those visions into reality. Whilst an understanding of brand and comms is important, we are not looking for a Brand Planner … applicants should be experienced in digital experience strategy and working closely with designers. Key Responsibilities: Analyse clients’ current ecosystem, customer base, strategic goals, performance, organisation, and operations to understand where they are today and what the future challenge entails. Conduct desk research to identify technology, market trends, and comparative best practices, both in and out of category, and connect More ❯
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Senior Strategist (Contract)

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Bernadette
client of ours. Working in a multidisciplinary team with our UX and UI designers, developers, and project managers, you will have the opportunity to use your full range of strategic thinking and doing skills. You will be passionate and knowledgeable about digital experience and design, including a holistic understanding of how touchpoints, channels, services, and ecosystems are deployed … clients’ customers, businesses, and brands. The key to success in this role will be your ability to bridge between strategy and execution, finding the right balance between big-picture strategic thinking and a tactical mindset to turn those visions into reality. Whilst an understanding of brand and comms is important, we are not looking for a Brand Planner … applicants should be experienced in digital experience strategy and working closely with designers. Key Responsibilities: Analyse clients’ current ecosystem, customer base, strategic goals, performance, organisation, and operations to understand where they are today and what the future challenge entails. Conduct desk research to identify technology, market trends, and comparative best practices, both in and out of category, and connect More ❯
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Senior Product Strategist - 3 Month FTC

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Bernadette
of 3 months to work for one of Bernadette’s biggest clients. As a Senior Strategist at Bernadette you will be responsible for designing and carrying out research, developing strategic frameworks and supporting the development and management of digital products and services. Working in a blended team with our UX and UI designers, developers, and project managers, you will … have the opportunity to use your full range of strategic thinking and doing skills to create impactful solutions for our clients. You will be passionate and knowledgeable about the world of product & service design and have a strong grasp of the commercial impact of digital solutions. Key to success of the role will be your ability to bridge … inform strategy Brief analytics requirements to understand customer behaviour and journeys through experimentation Size opportunities considering a range of inputs and levers that can deliver value Balance big-picture strategic thinking with tactical and pragmatic approaches to craft innovative and exciting digital propositions Translate vision and strategy into clearly defined and actionable roadmaps and plans Develop compelling narratives More ❯
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Senior Product Strategist - 3 Month FTC

london, south east england, united kingdom
Bernadette
of 3 months to work for one of Bernadette’s biggest clients. As a Senior Strategist at Bernadette you will be responsible for designing and carrying out research, developing strategic frameworks and supporting the development and management of digital products and services. Working in a blended team with our UX and UI designers, developers, and project managers, you will … have the opportunity to use your full range of strategic thinking and doing skills to create impactful solutions for our clients. You will be passionate and knowledgeable about the world of product & service design and have a strong grasp of the commercial impact of digital solutions. Key to success of the role will be your ability to bridge … inform strategy Brief analytics requirements to understand customer behaviour and journeys through experimentation Size opportunities considering a range of inputs and levers that can deliver value Balance big-picture strategic thinking with tactical and pragmatic approaches to craft innovative and exciting digital propositions Translate vision and strategy into clearly defined and actionable roadmaps and plans Develop compelling narratives More ❯
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Senior Product Strategist - 3 Month FTC

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Bernadette
of 3 months to work for one of Bernadette’s biggest clients. As a Senior Strategist at Bernadette you will be responsible for designing and carrying out research, developing strategic frameworks and supporting the development and management of digital products and services. Working in a blended team with our UX and UI designers, developers, and project managers, you will … have the opportunity to use your full range of strategic thinking and doing skills to create impactful solutions for our clients. You will be passionate and knowledgeable about the world of product & service design and have a strong grasp of the commercial impact of digital solutions. Key to success of the role will be your ability to bridge … inform strategy Brief analytics requirements to understand customer behaviour and journeys through experimentation Size opportunities considering a range of inputs and levers that can deliver value Balance big-picture strategic thinking with tactical and pragmatic approaches to craft innovative and exciting digital propositions Translate vision and strategy into clearly defined and actionable roadmaps and plans Develop compelling narratives More ❯
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Platform Engineer - Automation

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Robert Walters
Join a leading international law firm representing some of the world's most prominent corporations, funds, and financial institutions. We're recognised for our strategic thinking, commercial insight, and commitment to excellence. Our people thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages initiative, innovation, and continuous growth. About the Role As a Platform Engineer, you'll play a … preferred) Private cloud technologies including VMware vSphere, Cisco UCS, Dell EMC, Cisco ACI, F5, Palo Alto (preferred) Personal Attributes Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities Self-starter with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Committed to high standards of service and More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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Product Manager

birmingham, midlands, united kingdom
Hitachi Energy
acting as the voice of the market to ensure our products meet customer needs and regulatory requirements. If you are passionate about energy markets and have a knack for strategic thinking, this role is perfect for you How You'll Make An Impact Define product vision, roadmap, pricing, and positioning. Act as the voice of the market for … risk management solutions. Strong understanding of natural gas market dynamics and pricing mechanisms. Experience with the entire power value chain and various geographic power markets. Strong collaboration, presentation, and strategic thinking skills. Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, we foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. We offer opportunities for professional growth More ❯
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IT Service and Systems Manager

Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Protein Works
processes, ITIL methodologies, or similar industry standards Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and user satisfaction Ensure seamless integration between IT operations and business objectives through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement Maintain comprehensive asset management and configuration control to protect and optimize our technology investments Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving within … Build consensus and foster collaborative relationships across departments Use evidence-based approaches to explain decisions and build trust Act as the primary liaison between IT operations and business units Strategic Thinking and Planning Work within the broader strategic context of the organization Communicate how IT activities align with and support strategic goals Contribute to the development … principles Ability to balance technical requirements with business priorities Preferred Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field ITIL v4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader certification Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile/Scrum Master) Experience in e-commerce or fast-growing consumer goods environments Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments, virtualization More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Strategic Analytics Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Aspire Data Recruitment
Strategic Analytics Manager London Negotiable An opportunity to lead a team in using insight to drive the business agenda The job. Proactively identifying risk and opportunities to drive and deliver commercial and customer focused outcomes. Driving the wider information business strategy agenda through leveraging our data to create value for customers, colleagues, the community, and the company. Responsible for … commercial opportunities and risks through application of quantitative analytical skills. Analyse customer behaviour, product, and financial performance to help to maximise product performance, support product plans and drive key strategic initiatives. Inputting into the development of an analytic strategy that enables product strategy and develops a robust working relationship with offshore teams. Responsible for heading initiatives to improve the … accuracy, availability, granularity, and coverage of data. Your background. Proven experience in analytics, data science, or AI leadership roles. Good strategic thinking and ability to align decision intelligence with business goals. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level. Advanced knowledge of analytics methodologies and data science techniques. Demonstrated experience translating complex analytical insights into actionable More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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VP, Product - Global Accountancy

Slough, England, United Kingdom
IRIS Software Group
Purpose We are seeking an exceptional VP, Product - Global Accountancy to lead our product strategy across UK, US, and international markets. This role combines deep accounting domain expertise with strategic product leadership, requiring someone who can translate complex accounting workflows into innovative AI-enhanced product solutions. You will be the strategic thought leader for IRIS's accounting product … portfolio while building and leading a high-performing team in a collaborative two-in-a-box partnership with Engineering leadership. The Role in Detail Strategic Thinking & Thought Leadership Drive product vision and strategy across global accounting markets, staying ahead of regulatory changes, industry trends, and customer needs Lead AI transformation strategy for accounting workflows, positioning IRIS products at … reporting, and compliance Serve as the authoritative voice on accounting practices across multiple markets, translating domain knowledge into product roadmaps Establish thought leadership through industry engagement, white papers, and strategic partnerships with accounting bodies on the future of AI in accounting Champion customer-centricity by understanding how AI will transform accounting professionals' work and translating insights into breakthrough innovations More ❯
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VP, Product - Global Accountancy

reading, south east england, united kingdom
IRIS Software Group
Purpose We are seeking an exceptional VP, Product - Global Accountancy to lead our product strategy across UK, US, and international markets. This role combines deep accounting domain expertise with strategic product leadership, requiring someone who can translate complex accounting workflows into innovative AI-enhanced product solutions. You will be the strategic thought leader for IRIS's accounting product … portfolio while building and leading a high-performing team in a collaborative two-in-a-box partnership with Engineering leadership. The Role in Detail Strategic Thinking & Thought Leadership Drive product vision and strategy across global accounting markets, staying ahead of regulatory changes, industry trends, and customer needs Lead AI transformation strategy for accounting workflows, positioning IRIS products at … reporting, and compliance Serve as the authoritative voice on accounting practices across multiple markets, translating domain knowledge into product roadmaps Establish thought leadership through industry engagement, white papers, and strategic partnerships with accounting bodies on the future of AI in accounting Champion customer-centricity by understanding how AI will transform accounting professionals' work and translating insights into breakthrough innovations More ❯
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VP, Product - Global Accountancy

london, south east england, united kingdom
IRIS Software Group
Purpose We are seeking an exceptional VP, Product - Global Accountancy to lead our product strategy across UK, US, and international markets. This role combines deep accounting domain expertise with strategic product leadership, requiring someone who can translate complex accounting workflows into innovative AI-enhanced product solutions. You will be the strategic thought leader for IRIS's accounting product … portfolio while building and leading a high-performing team in a collaborative two-in-a-box partnership with Engineering leadership. The Role in Detail Strategic Thinking & Thought Leadership Drive product vision and strategy across global accounting markets, staying ahead of regulatory changes, industry trends, and customer needs Lead AI transformation strategy for accounting workflows, positioning IRIS products at … reporting, and compliance Serve as the authoritative voice on accounting practices across multiple markets, translating domain knowledge into product roadmaps Establish thought leadership through industry engagement, white papers, and strategic partnerships with accounting bodies on the future of AI in accounting Champion customer-centricity by understanding how AI will transform accounting professionals' work and translating insights into breakthrough innovations More ❯
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Enterprise Architecture Lead

manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CHEP
be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model. Job Description We're looking for a strategic leader who sees the big picture and can translate complex requirements into a connected, forward-looking architectural vision. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where adaptability, proactive … problem-solving and outcome-driven thinking are key. Your ability to build strong networks internally and externally will help shape a resilient and inclusive architecture that supports our evolving business needs. You'll be responsible for overseeing the enterprise-wide technology strategy. This role focuses on aligning technology solutions with business objectives. You'll lead a team of dedicated … organizational expectations. Communicate the enterprise architecture strategy and associated roadmaps to impacted stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across departments. Chair and manage the Technology Review Board (TRB) to drive strategic technology decisions, ensuring that technological advancements align with the organization's strategic objectives. Oversee the development and communication of the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring it supports both current More ❯
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Enterprise Architecture Lead

addlestone, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CHEP
surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model . Job Description We're looking for a strategic leader who sees the big picture and can translate complex requirements into a connected, forward-looking architectural vision. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where adaptability, proactive … problem-solving and outcome-driven thinking are key. Your ability to build strong networks internally and externally will help shape a resilient and inclusive architecture that supports our evolving business needs. You'll be responsible for overseeing the enterprise-wide technology strategy. This role focuses on aligning technology solutions with business objectives. You'll lead a team of dedicated … organizational expectations. Communicate the enterprise architecture strategy and associated roadmaps to impacted stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across departments. Chair and manage the Technology Review Board (TRB) to drive strategic technology decisions, ensuring that technological advancements align with the organization's strategic objectives. Oversee the development and communication of the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring it supports both current More ❯
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Practice Leader

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
SHI
family.** **World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.** **Job Summary** The Practice Leader - Cybersecurity is responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of a technology practice, overseeing its people, partners, and performance. This role ensures alignment between emerging technologies, partner ecosystems, and customer needs, while driving innovation, service development, and … Management (CIPM)] **Role Description** Lead and achieve the growth targets for the practice technology area, focusing on pipeline development, gross margin and partner engagement Provide regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to the senior leadership Align strategies with local and global stakeholders to maximise SHI's market impact Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the practice, aligned … the practice offering. Maintain regular cadence with other Practice Leaders to ensure cross-practice cohesion and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with Sales Leadership to understand customer needs, pipeline status, and strategic opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with key technology partners, ensuring alignment with partner programs and certifications. Define and track KPIs for the practice team, including pipeline growth, partner performance More ❯
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Senior Network Engineer

Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
bpha
updates. Strong collaboration and communication across teams. Essential Skills & Attributes Logical and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Adaptability and responsiveness to change. Strong vendor relationship management. Willingness to travel to remote sites as needed. Essential Experience & Knowledge Proven experience as a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time
Salary: £50,000
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Senior Network Engineer

Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
bpha
updates. Strong collaboration and communication across teams. Essential Skills & Attributes Logical and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Adaptability and responsiveness to change. Strong vendor relationship management. Willingness to travel to remote sites as needed. Essential Experience & Knowledge Proven experience as a More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,169 per annum
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Programme Manager

london, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Network Rail
re ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you Brief Description We're seeking an IT Programme Manager (Change) to lead and manage the strategic planning for IT Services within the Southern Region , covering all elements of the Strategic Business Plan including investments, financial planning, people and workforce skills/capability planning. This … senior leadership role blends programme delivery with strategic oversight, ensuring our digital initiatives align with business goals, architectural standards, and deliver long-term value. This is a 6-month opportunity with the potential to go permanent in the future. About The Role (External) Strategic IT Leadership: Lead and drive the Southern Region IT strategy, ensuring alignment with regional … the right level of budgeting with senior stakeholders in the Region, particularly the Finance Director. Build strong relationships with DDaT, functional leaders, and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver strategic digital plans for the region and the Integrated Business Units. Promote and communicate the Regional IT strategy across the wider business and key stakeholders, advancing the exploitation of information More ❯
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Enterprise Architect

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
objectives. This role has a global remit across 3 distinct business units, as well as a Group entity, and is accountable for working with architectural peers to set the strategic direction of technology. The successful applicant will be UK based and will have 2 Solution Architects as direct reports, to work on detailed designs and proposals. This role will … and responsibilities will focus on Architecture Strategy & Design: Develop the business architecture to understand the business capabilities, processes and their alignment to the future strategy. Identify the gaps and strategic plans and build this into a multi year roadmap. Define enterprise data architecture and promote data as a strategic asset. Model business, information, application, and technology domains. Business … their business value. Stakeholder Collaboration: Assess the current landscape and create and present visuals (heatmaps etc.) to senior leaders that represent key dimensions like costs, risk, application duplication for strategic decision making. Technology Leadership & Governance: Create and maintain a view of the application estate to identify opportunities to reduce costs, reduce risks and optimise investments. Identify and assess risks More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead API Architect

london, south east england, united kingdom
Pontoon Solutions
LEAD API SOLUTION ARCHITECT 100 LIVERPOOL STREET, LONDON – HYBRID 6 MONTH CONTRACT INSIDE IR35 About the role My banking client are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead API Solution Architect to join our team in the financial services sector. This senior-level role requires a visionary leader with deep technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence … cross-organizationally. The ideal candidate will drive our API strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals. Responsibilities API Strategy & Architecture • Provide strategic leadership and vision for API initiatives. • Influence cross-organizationally to drive API adoption and best practices. • Define and lead the API strategy aligned with enterprise architecture and business goals. • Design scalable, secure, and reusable API … and technical decision-making. Monitoring & Optimization • Define KPIs and SLAs for API performance and availability. • Oversee API analytics, logging, and monitoring. • Continuously optimize API performance and developer experience. Experience Strategic & Leadership Experience • Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale API programs in regulated industries. • Experience influencing executive stakeholders and aligning technology initiatives with business strategy. • Demonstrated success in establishing More ❯
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Lead API Architect

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Pontoon Solutions
LEAD API SOLUTION ARCHITECT 100 LIVERPOOL STREET, LONDON – HYBRID 6 MONTH CONTRACT INSIDE IR35 About the role My banking client are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead API Solution Architect to join our team in the financial services sector. This senior-level role requires a visionary leader with deep technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence … cross-organizationally. The ideal candidate will drive our API strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals. Responsibilities API Strategy & Architecture • Provide strategic leadership and vision for API initiatives. • Influence cross-organizationally to drive API adoption and best practices. • Define and lead the API strategy aligned with enterprise architecture and business goals. • Design scalable, secure, and reusable API … and technical decision-making. Monitoring & Optimization • Define KPIs and SLAs for API performance and availability. • Oversee API analytics, logging, and monitoring. • Continuously optimize API performance and developer experience. Experience Strategic & Leadership Experience • Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale API programs in regulated industries. • Experience influencing executive stakeholders and aligning technology initiatives with business strategy. • Demonstrated success in establishing More ❯
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Strategic Thinking
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£42,000
25th Percentile
£56,250
Median
£72,500
75th Percentile
£85,000
90th Percentile
£97,500