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our customer on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in developing complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation, and plans for EDP projects. The ideal candidate will support the strategic governance of our overall product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, digital … with the EDP portfolio strategy, including cybersecurity threats, compliance issues, and operational challenges. Coordinate and support the planning and execution of technology and innovation management events, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Manage operational logistics and stakeholder engagement for innovation initiatives, including vendor coordination, technology setup, and post-event analysis to drive continuous improvement More ❯

Certifications (preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate. HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate. Attributes: Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement. More ❯

making, and support the GPA's mission to deliver smarter, better, greener estate. In parallel, the role will stay connected to Government-wide Digital, Data & AI strategies to ensure strategic alignment. This is a high-impact role requiring strategic thinking, technical expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and change leadership. Acting as a senior advisor on digital and data … items, providing strategic direction for digital transformation programmes and data maturity improvement across the GPA. Job Description The Head of Strategy & Transformation plays a critical leadership role in helping shape and drive the GPA's digital and data vision alongside peers in the team. This individual will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and transformation agenda across … be looking at other services, such as predictive analytics or machine learning, improving the use of existing systems, or it could be helping to better embed change. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Support the CDIO with the implementation of GPA's Digital and Data Strategies, ensuring a cohesive and structured approach. Ensure digital & data delivery objectives align with the strategies More ❯

to a successful completion, always have an opinion, and provide visionary leadership for their teams. DUTIES As Product Manager II, you own the full creation of the roadmap, make strategic decisions about the direction of your product, show good decision-making to balance delivery quality and development team happiness, keep development team informed about the long-term vision, and … quantitative skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously Other: Advanced customer knowledge, technical knowledge, teamwork, decision-making, strategic thinking, and leadership Expert in terms of product scope, communication, independence, and details & quality We're Even More Excited If You Have: Understanding of accounting and finance concepts More ❯

is your chance to shape how the BBC Finance division uses data to drive smarter decisions.You'll lead the development of advanced analytics, build compelling BI dashboards, and guide strategic thinking across finance. By translating complex data into clear insights, you'll empower stakeholders and influence real change. It's a unique opportunity to be part of a … into powerful stories and decisions. If you want to lead change, influence outcomes, and work where data truly matters, this is your opportunity. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: Lead strategic thinking in analyticsby identifying opportunities where advanced methods can deliver value within BBC Finance. Deliver high-impact analytical projectsthat support financial decision-making through effective data collection, measurement … SAC, Power BI, and Tableau to provide actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Champion analytics across the organisationby educating non-technical colleagues on the value of data insights in achieving strategic goals. Build trusted relationships and influenceby collaborating with Technology, Product, and Finance teams to embed analytics into core finance processes. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Demonstrated analytical expertise More ❯

of bureaucracy and dreaming of somewhere your voice can actually shape the future? This is your opportunity to break from the crowd and make a real impact.Join a forward-thinking firm that's rewriting what it means to be a premium adviser in the middle market. They're scaling fast, and they are looking for passionate, technically gifted professionals … life from concept to enterprise rollout Expand and evolve a portfolio of automation and AI products with global reach Stay on the pulse of emerging technologies and drive their strategic application What you'll need to succeed Solid track record in AI/automation architecture and delivery Fluent in Python, Java, and R; comfortable across cloud platforms like AWS … Azure, or Google Cloud Deep understanding of Automation Anywhere, Azure AI, and agent-based automation tools Strategic thinker and tech problem-solver with a flair for stakeholder engagement A natural leader-ready to mentor and inspire a future-facing team Desirable but not essential: Experience in professional services, particularly in tax compliance or advisory Awareness of data privacy, ethics More ❯

post holder will be expected to think strategically in terms of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Group, operating model, governance, risk, security, resilience, tooling, partners, cost, performance, and transformation. Thinking creatively, the post holder will be expected to understand and apply best practice from technology and service operations and more broadly, from outside these disciplines and the healthcare domain. …/direction at all organizational levels, both internally and external. Espouse a modern products/platforms/cloud-first approach. Be a proactive problem-solver, have advanced critical and strategic thinking skills, have strong attention to detail, have a strong understanding of business processes and the integration of technological processes, be self-motivated and proactive going beyond the … record of successfully migrating legacy, on-premises applications to the cloud, as well as optimizing a hybrid, multi-cloud environment. Be a proactive problem-solver, have advanced critical and strategic thinking skills, have strong attention to detail, have a strong understanding of business processes and the integration of technological processes, be self-motivated and proactive going beyond the More ❯

Company description: ClearCourse Job description: Marketing Project Manager Location: Hybrid (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive + Bonus Scheme Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you a strategic thinker and project management pro with a flair for delivering high-quality marketing campaigns? Do you love turning creative ideas into structured, results-driven marketing initiatives? If so, this could be your next big … with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status Manage project budgets and resources to maximise ROI and efficiency Collaborate with the Brand, Design, and Content leads to run strategic workflows end-to-end Support with market research, identifying new trends and opportunities to enhance future campaigns What Were Looking For: 35 years experience in project management within a … training budgets to support your growth Health & wellbeing programme Access to Perkbox discounts, rewards, and wellbeing perks Casual dress code and regular company events Collaborative culture in a forward-thinking, supportive team Apply Now! If youre an experienced Marketing Project Manager ready to take ownership of exciting campaigns in a high-growth SaaS environment, wed love to hear from More ❯

Shopify, or similar), SEO best practices, and basic HTML/CSS knowledge. Strong Communication Skills Ability to convey ideas effectively across teams, engage stakeholders, and write compelling website content. Strategic Thinking Capable of developing and executing website strategies aligned with business goals to maximize engagement and conversions. Attention to Detail Ensures website functionality, accuracy, and brand consistency across More ❯

and Publicis teams in London and other markets. You will lead three sub-teams within EMEA Digital Services: Digital Planning, Channel Leads (Programmatic, Social, Search), and Data & Technology. This strategic role requires driving innovation, growth, and efficiency for Disney and Publicis, with overarching responsibility for Digital Marketing across Disney's key sectors: Disney Entertainment (Streaming, Film, Theatrical, Networks) Disney … Parks, Experiences & Products ESPN You will lead a team building future models for Publicis and delivering excellence in AI, media, data, technology, and innovation. Responsibilities About the work Strategic Leadership Set vision for Publicis Imagine in Digital Marketing, Data & Technology. Drive adoption across Disney and Publicis teams. Align digital marketing strategies with company goals. Identify emerging trends and technologies … of working within Digital Services and across departments. Client Engagement Build relationships with senior Disney stakeholders (Marketing Directors, VPs). Monitor and improve client satisfaction scores. Position as a strategic partner for digital transformation, CRM, and data & technology services. Digital Strategy Oversee digital strategies produced by teams, seeking continuous improvement. Connect cross-disciplinary work to demonstrate value to stakeholders. More ❯

Logistics, we create standout customer experiences for Ocado Retail and Morrisons - powered by innovation, driven by people. We're on the search for a talented People Insights Lead – a strategic thinker with a passion for data and storytelling to help us transform how we use people data to make better decisions, build a better colleague experience, and drive better … actionable insight that enables our People team and business leaders to make confident, evidence-based decisions. Working closely with colleagues in People, Finance, Tech and Analytics, you’ll lead strategic insight projects across recruitment, retention, mobility, engagement and more – all while strengthening our people data infrastructure and championing the ethical use of data. You’ll set the benchmark for … organisation - ideally one with a significant operational or frontline workforce such as logistics, retail, manufacturing, aviation, transport or similar You’ll bring: Strong experience in people analytics, insights or strategic HR reporting Skilled in analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Python) and visualisation platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker). Confidence working with large, complex data sets – ideally from systems More ❯

month contract with potential to go permanent Hays is proud to be supporting a major transformation programme within a local council's Customer Services team. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering complex programmes that drive real change? We're looking for a Lead Delivery Manager to join our clients' IT & Digital team and lead the More ❯

of markets . Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building … scale to ever increasing needs of the business. We are looking for strong java developers with good understanding of database concepts to join our team to help in this strategic build out. Our team of engineers build solutions to the most complex problems and have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and More ❯

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Director to lead strategic growth initiatives and drive operational excellence across our organisation. This role is pivotal in identifying new market opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and scaling revenue, while also contributing to the improvement of internal processes and the operational infrastructure needed to support growth. Key … Responsibilities: Business Development Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities in line with the company's strategic goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders. Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies and go-to-market plans. Lead contract negotiations and manage deal structuring for key partnerships and clients. Analyse market trends, competitor activities … evaluations to foster professional development. Cultivate a high-performance culture aligned with the company's values and objectives. Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within events industry (corporate, conferencing, audio or catering) Proven track record of driving revenue growth and securing key partnerships. More ❯

teams across Publicis to do so: Build strong relationships with key clients; be sought out by clients and the planning team as the go-to expert on industry and strategic issues concerning digital and data Inspire planners and clients in data influenced work, displaying a positive attitude to ambiguity, able to structure complex problems and outline solutions in a … simple way. Consistently apply strategic thinking and frameworks to move client's marketing forward. Drive connected media thinking across brand and performance, paid media and owned/earned media as well as paid media with retail media to deliver the best holistic plan that delivers growth and effectiveness for our clients Actively identify solutions and ensure next … for? Primarily we are looking for a brilliant data driven marketer who can tell compelling stories through data and gain buy-in across a wide variety of stakeholders: A strategic and big-picture thinker, grounded in analytics and optimisation, able to uncover strategic insights to create, shape, and transform client (digital) strategic direction through a media strategy More ❯

Data Insights Manager, you will be responsible for providing critical insights into customer contact data, driving decision-making and improving operational efficiency. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Manager who is passionate about data-driven insights and leading teams to success. In this role, you will oversee the analysis and interpretation of customer contact data, turning insights … a leader, you will manage and develop a team of Analysts, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to excel. This role combines technical expertise with leadership and strategic thinking, offering an exciting opportunity to shape both the team and broader business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, produce insightful reports and contribute to strategies … Main Responsibilities Leading and developing a team of Data Analysts, ensuring support, motivation and alignment with business objectives. Managing the analysis of customer contact data, deriving insights to influence strategic decisions and business improvements. Overseeing the application of WFM and CRM system knowledge to optimise resource allocation and customer relationship management. Creating and presenting clear, actionable reports to senior More ❯

Head of Client Delivery Salary : £70,000 to £80,000 plus cash car allowance and bonus Location : Solihull Keywords : client delivery, senior leadership, collaborative environment, professional growth, strategic accounts, cross-functional teams, mentoring, continuous improvement A leading solutions provider is seeking a Head of Client Delivery to join their UK-based team in Solihull. This pivotal senior leadership position … clients and regions. This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about delivering excellence and driving continuous improvement. You will be empowered to lead high-performing teams, manage strategic accounts, and play a key part in the organisation's client engagement strategy. What you'll do: As Head of Client Delivery, you will play an instrumental role in … Managers through coaching, feedback, and structured performance management processes. Align pre-sales commitments with onboarding processes and long-term outcomes by partnering with sales and client success leaders. Oversee strategic accounts directly, ensuring that service standards are met or exceeded while identifying opportunities for further growth. What you bring:To excel as Head of Client Delivery, you will bring More ❯

Head of Client Delivery Salary : £70,000 to £80,000 plus cash car allowance and bonus Location : Solihull Keywords : client delivery, senior leadership, collaborative environment, professional growth, strategic accounts, cross-functional teams, mentoring, continuous improvement A leading solutions provider is seeking a Head of Client Delivery to join their UK-based team in Solihull. This pivotal senior leadership position … allowance and bonus, this role provides an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about delivering excellence and driving continuous improvement. You will be empowered to lead high-performing teams, manage strategic accounts, and play a key part in the organisation's client engagement strategy. The company values flexibility, offering hybrid working arrangements and a supportive, collaborative culture where your professional … life balance while enabling you to make a significant impact within a collaborative team environment. Take on a senior leadership role with real influence-overseeing cross-functional teams, managing strategic client relationships, and driving continuous improvement across the client delivery function. What you'll do: As Head of Client Delivery, you will play an instrumental role in shaping how More ❯

a major food and dairy manufacturer, we’re driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Müller, we embrace courage, promote forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured. We …/or Employee Central Core Expert certification. Ideally cross-module implementation experience in SAP SuccessFactors.•Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Powerpoint).•Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.•Strategic understanding and a high willingness to innovate as well as the ability and willingness to adapt one's own strategies, goals and tasks to changing situations. … Strong ability to work in a goal-orientated, interdisciplinary and holistic manner.•Entrepreneurial thinking and cost awareness skills.•Willingness to travel.•Independence and decisiveness paired with good skills in dealing with stakeholders.•Strong communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness at all levels.•Excellent social intercultural competence and integration skills.•Ability to work in a team and willingness to work More ❯

other's wellbeing, from championing mental health to promoting flexible working and keeping active together. The Role: This is a truly exciting opportunity for a Principal Creative with a strategic mind to join the team. There's scope for creativity and adding greater value to our growing number of high-profile national and global accounts. We're looking for … projects and the overall business can run more effectively, challenging creativity, processes and strategies and overall improving the quality and delivery of projects. You will be a results-driven strategic creative able to assess the short and long-term goals of Creative Design and suggest ways to accomplish them. You will also be responsible for conducting market research and … for: A creative thinker who is excellent at communicating, able to talk with clients and colleagues to bring their ideas to life and help to see the vision. A strategic thinker who can drive the business vision forward through client engagement, spotting opportunities and maximising potential. Confident communication with clients and colleagues when pitching, winning new work and leading More ❯

As a major food and dairy manufacturer, were driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Mller, we embrace courage, promote forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured. We …/or Employee Central Core Expert certification. Ideally cross-module implementation experience in SAP SuccessFactors. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills. Strategic understanding and a high willingness to innovate as well as the ability and willingness to adapt one's own strategies, goals and tasks to changing situations. … Strong ability to work in a goal-orientated, interdisciplinary and holistic manner. Entrepreneurial thinking and cost awareness skills. Willingness to travel. Independence and decisiveness paired with good skills in dealing with stakeholders. Strong communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness at all levels. Excellent social intercultural competence and integration skills. Ability to work in a team and willingness to work More ❯

partner with key professional contacts and non-paid introducers to support business development. Needs Identification: Identify emerging issues and unmet needs, analysing root causes and potential barriers to advise strategic responses. Solution Evaluation: Assess sophisticated, expertise-led solutions against multiple criteria to resolve best fit for business needs. Customer & Market Planning: Deliver plans for key product, service, or marketing … services, or marketing initiatives, with the ability to work independently and under senior guidance. Relationship Leadership Skills: Confirmed ability to lead and influence key professional relationships, including introducers and strategic partners. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex data from multiple sources to identify trends, emerging issues, and their potential business impact. Solutions: Proficient at assessing and proposing personalised More ❯

partner with key professional contacts and non-paid introducers to support business development. Needs Identification: Identify emerging issues and unmet needs, analysing root causes and potential barriers to advise strategic responses. Solution Evaluation: Assess sophisticated, expertise-led solutions against multiple criteria to resolve best fit for business needs. Customer & Market Planning: Deliver plans for key product, service, or marketing … services, or marketing initiatives, with the ability to work independently and under senior guidance. Relationship Leadership Skills: Confirmed ability to lead and influence key professional relationships, including introducers and strategic partners. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex data from multiple sources to identify trends, emerging issues, and their potential business impact. Solutions: Proficient at assessing and proposing personalised More ❯

Contribution to the infrastructure, security and management of Elta Products roadmaps Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation in IT service delivery. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Demonstrate strategic thinking and leadership to the wider business, considering cross-business impacts and proactively see/develop appropriate migration. Strong understanding of IT strategy, planning and operations Strong understanding More ❯

team of six Product Owners. You will apply your expertise to develop impactful, user-focused digital solutions that improve care for over 110,000 clients annually. This role combines strategic thinking, product leadership, and agile delivery to drive operational efficiency. You'll ensure digital, data, and technology solutions are aligned with business goals and client needs. It's … of Product, with a full understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You'll also have demonstrable experience leading a team strategically, as well as involvement in strategic planning, including ROI analysis. This is a brilliant role for a leader and strategic thinker to join a company where you can truly make a difference to people … s lives. The Role Define and communicate a product vision that aligns with strategic healthcare objectives. Lead the development, launch, and continuous improvement of digital solutions. Build partnerships, negotiate terms, and ensure vendors meet expectations and legal standards. Partner with internal and external teams to ensure alignment and adoption of digital products. Develop, motivate, and mentor a cross-functional More ❯