1 to 25 of 54 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the West Midlands

Enterprise Architect

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
will be responsible for defining and evolving our enterprise technology strategy, ensuring every technology investment supports our long-term business ambitions. Acting as a strategic leader across the organisation, you'll connect business goals, technology capabilities and architectural direction to create a clear architectural direction for the future. This … highly influential role where you'll establish enterprise-wide architecture principles, guide major technology decisions and provide strategic oversight across our technology estate. You'll work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders to drive modernisation, improve capability maturity and ensure our platforms, data and digital services continue ...

Portfolio Manager

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Managers responsible for delivering individual projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic business outcomes. What You Will Do Portfolio Leadership & Delivery Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programmes consisting of multiple related projects … criteria, and delivery roadmaps. Establish programme governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and delivery frameworks. Ensure alignment of programme activities with Legal Services and broader organisational strategic objectives. Drive accountability across project teams to achieve programme milestones and benefits realization. Workstream Coordination Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams, including: IQ Legal ...

Strategy Consultant (Data Focussed)

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
experienced, enthusiastic people who can help clients make well-informed choices about their technology and data landscape. Our work brings together strategy, systems thinking and practical technology insight to help organisations understand their digital maturity, identify opportunities and risks, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. Across … backgrounds. You may be a data strategist, information architect, digital consultant, or someone with broader experience looking to bring a stronger data lens to strategic work. Curiosity, systems thinking and the ability to connect digital, data and organisational context are all important, along with the ability to nurture ...

Product Manager

Location
Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, United Kingdom
stakeholder expectations in a fast‐paced environment Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non‐technical stakeholders Strong analytical thinking and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to use data and insight to support decisions Commercially aware, with a focus on delivering customer value ...

Head of Data

Hiring Organisation
Colossus Recruitment Ltd
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£70000 - £90000/annum
Head of Data - Hybrid Working | Central Birmingham Competitive Salary + Benefits Lead the Future of Data, Analytics & AI Are you a strategic data leader who still enjoys getting hands-on with technology? Do you want the opportunity to build, shape and lead a modern data function while driving innovation … through AI, analytics and cloud technologies? Our client is looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of Data to join their our growing organisation and help transform the way we use data to drive business performance, client outcomes and future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join ...

Associate Transformation, Reporting and Intelligence Specialist

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. Lead the transformation of commercial intelligence, systems and performance Are you an experienced strategic leader with expertise in business intelligence, digital transformation and performance management? Birmingham City Council is looking for an Associate Transformation, Reporting and Intelligence Specialist … robust intelligence, modern technology and a culture of continuous improvement. About The Role As the Associate Transformation, Reporting and Intelligence Specialist, you'll provide strategic leadership by: Developing and delivering the long-term strategy for commercial systems, business intelligence, reporting and performance, aligned with the Council's Future Target ...

CRM AI Enablement Manager

Location
Redditch, England, United Kingdom
Summary We are looking for a strategic, business-driven CRM AI Enablement Manager to lead the identification, prioritization, and scaling of AI capabilities across CRM processes, customer journeys, and commercial operations. This role acts as a key bridge between Business, CRM Portfolio, CRM IT, Data & Analytics, and Enterprise … Copilots, Agentic AI AI governance & adoption Analytics & Data CRM analytics & KPI frameworks Data storytelling & performance analysis Business & CRM CRM processes & commercial operations Leadership Strategic thinking & stakeholder management Executive communication Cross-functional collaboration & change management What we Offer 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase ...

Policy and Strategy - Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Version 1
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
deadlines.Experience working with user centred design teams in an agile environmentExperience managing and working with senior stakeholders Experience leading work and leading othersExperience in strategic thinking and decision makingExcellent communication skills — be able to explain complicated processes and concepts to non-experts.Experience working in/with government ...

Commercial Consultant / Fractional Sales Lead

Location
Stafford, England, United Kingdom
This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for a seasoned commercial professional who can step into an established business, take a strategic view of its current sales and business development activity, identify opportunities for growth and then roll their sleeves up and deliver. The Opportunity … with existing clients and identifying opportunities to increase engagement across the wider service offering. Reviewing and improving sales processes, reporting and performance measures. Supporting strategic tenders, bids and partnership opportunities where appropriate. Identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships and routes to market. Working closely with internal technical and operational ...

Commercial Consultant / Fractional Sales Lead

Hiring Organisation
XPERT RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
traditional sales role . We are looking for a seasoned commercial professional who can step into an established business, take a strategic view of its current sales and business development activity, identify opportunities for growth and then roll their sleeves up and deliver. The Opportunity The business is looking … with existing clients and identifying opportunities to increase engagement across the wider service offering. Reviewing and improving sales processes, reporting and performance measures. Supporting strategic tenders, bids and partnership opportunities where appropriate. Identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships and routes to market. Working closely with internal technical and operational ...

ICT Manager (Deputy CIO)

Location
Nuneaton, England, United Kingdom
Manager (Deputy CIO) Are you a confident ICT leader who can balance operational excellence with strategic digital ambition? We are looking for an ICT Manager to lead the day-to-day management of the ICT service while helping shape the Council’s technology direction for the future. Nuneaton & Bedworth … cases to ensure value for money and effective delivery. Lead the Council’s approach to cyber security, resilience, disaster recovery, and technology compliance Providing strategic leadership on ICT roadmap, enterprise architecture, digital design, and service improvement. Managing and motivating teams, leading complex ICT projects, and building strong relationships with ...

Data, Insight and Information Governance Lead

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
will be doing. Lead the development and implementation of the regional Data, Insight and Information Governance function for Changing Futures. Act as WMCA’s strategic lead for data, insight and information governance within the programme. Develop a shared regional approach to understanding need, outcomes, system pressures and repeat crisis … leading or influencing cross-organisational data, insight or intelligence initiatives involving multiple partners. Experience improving how organisations use data, evidence or intelligence to inform strategic decision making. Experience working with information governance, information sharing or data protection requirements in complex multi-agency environments. Experience analysing and interpreting complex data ...

Senior Product Manager - Insurance

Hiring Organisation
Davies Group
Location
Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch, and ensure alignment with a focus on driving insurance solutions in alignment with the company vision. Insurance Strategic Planning: Work directly with the Consulting and Technology Insurance Lead and associated team to develop Insurance Business Strategy into compelling Insurance Products into repeatable … lifecycle from ideation, to development and Go-To-Market . People management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Proficiency in creating and maintaining product roadmaps and strategy documents. Good communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to effectively collaborate ...

Senior React Developer

Location
Telford, England, United Kingdom
cloud‐native and enterprise‐scale applications. Technical leadership and architectural decision‐making. Coaching and mentoring development teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Strategic thinking with a hands‐on approach to delivery. Ability to drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Product Manager Connectivity - Europe

Location
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
comfortable taking ownership of a complex and rapidly evolving product area and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and regions. You'll bring: Strategic thinking and strong product judgement. A customer-centric approach to product leadership. Strong cross-functional collaboration. Commercial awareness alongside technical understanding. A results-focused ...

Asset & Wealth Management - Software Engineering Lead - Vice President - Birmingham

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
comprised of our Engineering Division and global strategist 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 ...

Screening and Transaction Monitoring Advisory Manager

Hiring Organisation
Barclays
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Salary
£ 70 K
screening risk coverage remains commensurate to the level of business risk exposure, increase the efficiency of transaction monitoring and screening, support the implementation of strategic initiatives and business growth, manage emerging risks and issues in line with Barclays Issue Management Standards.This is a key role to ensure that bank … machine learning advantageous.Knowledge of regulatory expectations across multiple geographies (e.g. US, UK, EU, APAC).Experience of interacting with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.Experience contributing to strategic direction incorporating a Values-aligned performance culture.Experience focusing on developing and implementing consistent risk and control global frameworks within an organization.Ability to deal with ...

Delivery Director - FTC

Location
Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, United Kingdom
looking for a strategic, people-first Delivery Director to lead and evolve our Technology Delivery function. Reporting directly to the CTO and sitting as part of the Tech Leadership Team, you'll be responsible for shaping and executing the delivery strategy that enables Gymshark's continued growth. … thrives on creating clarity in complex environments, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable business outcomes through exceptional delivery practices. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, balancing people, process, budget, technology and stakeholder priorities to keep Gymshark moving forward. This position is a 15- month ...

Technical Sales Consultant- Solar CCTV Technical S

Hiring Organisation
Henley Chase
Location
Newcastle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 40,000 - 70,000 Annual
business. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline to effectively track and manage potential opportunities. Provide reliable sales revenue forecasts to support strategic business planning and decision-making processes. This role requires a dedicated professional who can effectively balance client relationship management with strategic business development … proven track record in Technical Sales is preferable MS Office skills across the MS Suite, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint You will be a strategic thinking with excellent organisational, problem-solving and relationship building skills Experience, knowledge and passion working in customer facing roles Confidence and ability to generate ...

Business Development manager - solar

Hiring Organisation
Henley Chase
Location
Newcastle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 40,000 - 70,000 Annual
business. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline to effectively track and manage potential opportunities. Provide reliable sales revenue forecasts to support strategic business planning and decision-making processes. This role requires a dedicated professional who can effectively balance client relationship management with strategic business development … proven track record in Technical Sales is preferable MS Office skills across the MS Suite, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint You will be a strategic thinking with excellent organisational, problem-solving and relationship building skills Experience, knowledge and passion working in customer facing roles Confidence and ability to generate ...

Senior Technical Architect – SAP & Enterprise (non-SAP) Applications

Location
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
specialized role requiring deep SAP, non-SAP and integration expertise and significant oil and gas industry experience. The role is responsible for defining strategic technology roadmaps, architecting business-critical solutions, managing large-scale upgrade and migration programs, leading technology transformation initiatives, and providing subject matter expertise across … Payroll and S4HANA, OTC, EWM, Ariba Procurement Non-SAP Technologies Integration Platforms SAP PO, SAP CPI, Workato, API Management, Enterprise Middleware Hybrid Cloud Integration Strategic Thinking Enterprise Architecture Governance, Technology Transformation Leadership Team Leadership and Mentoring Key Accountabilities Own enterprise architecture decisions across SAP and non-SAP domains. ...

Lab Product Owner - Relationship Management

Hiring Organisation
Lloyds Banking Group
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
support customers, colleagues and communities. We're creating simpler, more personalised and more intelligent experiences and we're looking for leaders who can combine strategic thinking, delivery excellence and innovation to help us achieve our ambitions. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale transformation, work closely with ...

Network Forecasting and Planning Manager

Hiring Organisation
Evri
Location
Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£70,000
customer demand and business growth, giving our network the insight and direction it needs to deliver consistently. Leading across Forecasting, Network Planning and Strategic Planning , you'll combine data, operational knowledge and commercial thinking to shape our network planning strategy. You'll also provide governance and direction … decision making. Drive improvements in planning processes, tools, automation and reporting. Support customer and business growth through effective capacity planning and network optimisation. Provide strategic direction to the International Planning & Service function. Lead, develop and coach high-performing planning teams. What We're Looking ...

Vendor Manager

Hiring Organisation
SCC
Location
Birmingham, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
optimising relationships with key software vendors. This role involves building key stakeholder relationships, driving growth, maximising value, and ensuring alignment with SCC's strategic goals. Key responsibilities: Vendor Relationship Management: Manage relationships with different vendors, serving as the primary point of contact for vendor-related issues and opportunities. … plans with vendors and identify and nurture opportunities for Incubate vendors. Certification and Compliance: Ensure the highest level of certifications and specialisations for vendors. Strategic Initiatives: Drive and support marketplace partnerships and own the services partners ecosystem. Financial Management: Secure development funds and resources (GP).Proactive Engagement: Engage with ...

Vendor Manager

Hiring Organisation
SCC
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Salary
£ 55 K
optimising relationships with key software vendors. This role involves building key stakeholder relationships, driving growth, maximising value, and ensuring alignment with SCC's strategic goals.Key responsibilities:Vendor Relationship Management: Manage relationships with different vendors, serving as the primary point of contact for vendor-related issues and opportunities.Go to Market … Skilled in planning and execution, with the ability to oversee projects from inception to completion.Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of the software and technology landscape Strategic Thinking: Business acumen and the ability to align vendor strategies with organizational goals.Leadership and Teamwork: Experience in cross-functional collaboration and mentorship.Industry Knowledge ...