Strategic Thinking Jobs in the North West

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Principal Enterprise Architect (UK Public Sector)

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Thoughtworks Inc
team is always looking to innovate and improve. Lead Developers guide and coach their teams in their implementation and application. We are seeking a strategic Principal Enterprise Architect to provide high-level direction and guidance for our overall architectural approach. This senior leadership role involves shaping our technology vision … and ensuring it supports the organization's long-term objectives. A key aspect will be promoting the strategic use of our architecture modelling platform for informed decision-making. Job responsibilities Define and communicate the broad enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and principles, aligning them with business goals. Identify and recommend … approaches that can benefit the organization. Establish and guide enterprise-wide architecture governance frameworks and processes. Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence strategic technology decisions and ensure alignment. Identify and address potential architectural risks to ensure the stability and security of our technology environment. Stay informed about More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Digital Networks Product Group

Preston, Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Morson Talent
in network services and technologies, including LAN, WAN and software defined networks best practices. • IT Service Management tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira) • Automation solutions • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. • Ability to influence senior executives and drive cross-functional collaboration. • Passion … Conduct IBP for Networks, agree and achieve budgets, demonstrating value to the business. Budget to effectively manage obsolescence, run and maintain, new capability and strategic roadmaps. Performance Tracking & Improvement: • Define success metrics and KPIs for network products and ensure that these metrics are achieved • Analyse product performance and user … management in line with HR policies. • Understand IT industry developments and empower teams to leverage the benefits of emerging technologies, systems and solutions providing strategic direction as required. • Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve business processes and challenge established thinking. More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £70.16 - 70.16 per hour
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Asset Reliability Lead

Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Johnson & Johnson
meet customer-specific needs and expectations. Section 2: Duties & Responsibilities Embeds Quality First, Safety Always Culture. Works with Line Manager to develop and implement strategic asset reliability and maintenance engineering goals & objectives. Supports the implementation of asset reliability, capital investment, and plant strategic initiatives. Assists with coordination of … insights for process optimization. Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team. Works as a strategic partner with other departments to develop MedTech as a Best-in-Class orthopaedics plant and a flagship within J&J. Provides leadership within Engineering … aligned with Credo & Behavioral Standards. Provides ongoing support and mentoring. Manages resource planning, training, and development within the maintenance team. Technical Operations - MAM & E2E Strategic Participates in and/or leads engineering initiatives. Integrates Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decisions. Supports capacity increase projects, ensuring design More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer

Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Barclays
commitment to engineering excellence. Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams. Clear communication across technical and business audiences. Ability to shape solutions that align with strategic goals. Confidence navigating and integrating multiple systems. Other highly valued skills include: Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding best practises. Hands … You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The successful candidate can either be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall … other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. Train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Digital Marketing (Manchester Area)

Manchester, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
NCC Group
will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, transforming our website experience, and driving inbound inquiries. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of B2B marketing, Account-Based Marketing (ABM), the buyer journey, and the importance of intent signals in influencing buying More ❯
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Head of Digital Marketing

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
NCC Group
will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, transforming our website experience, and driving inbound inquiries. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of B2B marketing, Account-Based Marketing (ABM), the buyer journey, and the importance of intent signals in influencing buying More ❯
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Lead QA Engineer Manchester

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Cti Digital
and the overall success of our business. What you'll be doing As a Lead QA Engineer at CTI Digital, you'll take a strategic and hands-on approach to ensuring the quality of our digital solutions. You'll lead our QA function, driving best practices, mentoring the team … to be successful To thrive as a Lead QA Engineer at CTI Digital, you'll need a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. Key skills and experience include: Proven Leadership in QA - Experience managing and mentoring QA teams, conducting 1-1s, and fostering a culture … of quality. Test Automation Expertise - Hands-on experience with automation tools, frameworks, and strategies for improving efficiency. Strategic Thinking & Process Optimisation - Ability to define QA roadmaps, implement best practices, and continuously improve testing processes. Excellent Communication & Collaboration - Strong stakeholder management skills, ensuring QA aligns with development and business More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Customer Success Manager

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
The Candidate Ltd
Customer Success Manager will act as the primary point of contact for key client accounts, driving client satisfaction, retention, and growth. They will provide strategic guidance on customer loyalty, engagement, and retention, and lead the onboarding, implementation, and optimisation of loyalty programmes. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical prowess, and exceptional communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Manage, nurture and develop a team of 2. Serve as the senior point of contact within the customer success team, providing leadership and guidance. Manage a portfolio of key client accounts, ensuring the delivery of strong results from their … loyalty programmes. Act as a strategic advisor, guiding clients on best practices in customer loyalty, engagement, and retention. Lead the onboarding, implementation, and ongoing optimisation of client loyalty programmes. Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, engaging with key decision-makers at senior levels. Monitor programme performance, analysing data to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Architect

North West London, London, United Kingdom
Anson Mccade
engage closely with end-users and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality applications. This role combines both hands-on technical leadership and strategic thinking, giving you the opportunity to influence design decisions, mentor team members, and shape long-term technology solutions. This position is ideal for More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £85,000
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Head of Digital Marketing

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
NCC Group
will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, transforming our website experience, and driving inbound inquiries. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of B2B marketing, Account-Based Marketing (ABM), the buyer journey, and the importance of intent signals in influencing buying More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Service Transition

Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom
JD Sports Fashion
outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of … coordination, and execution of service transition activities, ensuring services meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of ITIL processes and best practices. As the Head of Service Transition, you will lead … relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery. Ensure third-party providers are integrated seamlessly into the organisation's workflows and align with the overall strategic vision. Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and develop a high-performing service transition team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with other More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Product Owner

North West London, London, United Kingdom
British Heart Foundation
improving patient outcomes through data-driven insights. What youll be doing: Shape the product vision and roadmap for the Data Intelligence Platform, aligning with strategic goals of the Medical Directorate and wider British Heart Foundation (BHF). Lead agile delivery across a cross-functional team, evolving agile practices to … into component parts for short, medium and long-term delivery. Proven ability to manage product backlogs , define and prioritise features, and align delivery with strategic goals. In-depth experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams to gather requirements and steer them through discovery, refinement and delivery. A data-informed … mindset , with experience of measuring products against KPIs such as reach, conversion, and user satisfaction to guide product decisions. Strategic thinking and commercial awareness , able to balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility to make effective product decisions to prioritise development. Excellent planning and organising skills , effective More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £60,000
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Data Caching Engineer

Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Barclays
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose … to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position … of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Digital Networks Product Group

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JAM Recruitment
product group that is central to a multi-tiered, security-driven IT landscape, supporting mission-critical operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the execution of a strategic roadmap for modern, software-defined networks across various security tiers. Build and manage a skilled internal and partner-led product team. Guide the development … experience, ideally working to SFIA level 6 or 7. Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira) and automation strategies. Outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and strategic thinking abilities. Desirable Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). ITIL Practitioner certification. Understanding of regulatory More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Digital Networks Product Group

Preston, Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JAM Recruitment Ltd
product group that is central to a multi-tiered, security-driven IT landscape, supporting mission-critical operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the execution of a strategic roadmap for modern, software-defined networks across various security tiers. Build and manage a skilled internal and partner-led product team. Guide the development … experience, ideally working to SFIA level 6 or 7. Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira) and automation strategies. Outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and strategic thinking abilities. Desirable Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). ITIL Practitioner certification. Understanding of regulatory More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: Up to £70.16 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35
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Operations Manager

WINSFORD, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
InHealth Group
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues. Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high … and other external meetings as required Business Development Support tender and sales processes as required Assist with Mobilisations Leading on specific LCS projects and strategic improvements IT/Software/Hardware Become an expert level user of Spectra - Lung, IT infrastructure and Laptops in accordance with best practice Run … Managing or operating at a high level within a National Screening programme or other healthcare environment Using evidence to make improvements, seeking out innovation Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise People Management Management of subcontracted services and providers Desirable to understand lung health More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
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Cloud Security Architect - CNAPP, AWS / GCP, Kubernetes

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
Hands-on CNAPP experience (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, KSPM) Architect-level cloud certifications + CISSP/CISM Strong knowledge of containers, serverless, and IaC Strategic thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional leadership Any experience with Jira, Confluence, BizzDesign, UML, Cloud IAM and DevOps Toolkits would be highly beneficial. More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £700 - £800 per day
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Test Automation Engineer

Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Barclays
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant to success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based in our Knutsford office. Purpose of the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technology Strategy & Advisory- Technology Operating Model Manager

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Accenture
how this informs modern IT operating model structure and design. Curiosity and passion for exploring emerging technologies (Cloud Native, Data, AI, Robotics, etc.). Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize business strategies and challenges to inform target technology operating model design. Ability to simplify and explain complex business technology More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Product Development Manager, Personalisation (Manchester)

Manchester, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
bet365
lead the product development lifecycle for our online gambling platforms, with a specific focus on product personalisation and social features. You will be a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for creating engaging and industry leading user experiences. Within this role, you will collaborate with More ❯
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Software Product Development Manager, Personalisation

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
bet365
lead the product development lifecycle for our online gambling platforms, with a specific focus on product personalisation and social features. You will be a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for creating engaging and industry leading user experiences. Within this role, you will collaborate with More ❯
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Implementation Analyst (Insurance) *FTC Until 30th March 2026*

North West London, London, United Kingdom
Saga Group Limited
Reporting to the implementation manager you will form a key part as part of implementation Go/No Go decisions. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent business analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This is a critical role that requires a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Strategic Sales Manager (FinTech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote)

Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Black Pen Recruitment
Strategic Sales Manager (FinTech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote) Our Client is the largest and the first licensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and … Act as a technical liaison in B2B, service engineering teams, and business teams Adept at building solutions that drive growth. Combine deep industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and customer-focus with business knowledge to improve performance. Fluid and comfortable operating in a culture of total transparency and no political … as necessary. Attend local events and exhibitions) Through success (Achieve and/or surpass revenue targets set) Negotiate business terms and dissect contracts with strategic technology partners and coordinate when needed with administration, marketing, and legal stakeholders leading to the completion of a formal agreement. Coordinate and drive new More ❯
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Strategic Sales Manager (FinTech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote)

Leigh, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Black Pen Recruitment
Strategic Sales Manager (FinTech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote) Our Client is the largest and the first licensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and … Act as a technical liaison in B2B, service engineering teams, and business teams Adept at building solutions that drive growth. Combine deep industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and customer-focus with business knowledge to improve performance. Fluid and comfortable operating in a culture of total transparency and no political … as necessary. Attend local events and exhibitions) Through success (Achieve and/or surpass revenue targets set) Negotiate business terms and dissect contracts with strategic technology partners and coordinate when needed with administration, marketing, and legal stakeholders leading to the completion of a formal agreement. Coordinate and drive new More ❯
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Strategic Sales Manager (FinTech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote)

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Black Pen Recruitment
Strategic Sales Manager (FinTech/Cryptocurrency/Stablecoin/Remote) Our Client is the largest and the first licensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and … Act as a technical liaison in B2B, service engineering teams, and business teams Adept at building solutions that drive growth. Combine deep industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and customer-focus with business knowledge to improve performance. Fluid and comfortable operating in a culture of total transparency and no political … as necessary. Attend local events and exhibitions) Through success (Achieve and/or surpass revenue targets set) Negotiate business terms and dissect contracts with strategic technology partners and coordinate when needed with administration, marketing, and legal stakeholders leading to the completion of a formal agreement. Coordinate and drive new More ❯
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Strategic Thinking
the North West
10th Percentile
£23,500
25th Percentile
£36,250
Median
£70,000
75th Percentile
£77,250
90th Percentile
£121,500