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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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

programme delivery. We’re looking for a Portfolio Manager who can do more than just track projects - someone who drives them. You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic programmes and projects, leading a team of Project and Programme Managers to deliver real business impact. You’ll be the go-to for senior stakeholders, providing clear visibility of … progress, risks, and dependencies and have the confidence to challenge them when needed! This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, ensuring programmes align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes. You’ll collaborate across locations and time zones, working with clients, teams, and vendors to keep everything moving smoothly. If you’re a natural leader, an … a strong track record in Portfolio management in a consultancy environment including Agile & Waterfall project delivery and relevant professional qualifications Help shape the future of the department with your strategic and creative thinking to align portfolio delivery with business goals and bring change that makes an impact Highly organised and adaptable to change Influence at every level using More ❯

manage projects, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Project, loop, jira, Technical Design Specifications, and Functional Specifications in Validated and non-Validated environments. Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and align PMO initiatives with business goals. Change Agent: Skilled at driving process adoption and continuous improvement. Customer Focus: Committed to delivering More ❯

register updates. Translate technical security risks into clear business impact and outcomes. Own the client exception process, ensuring risks are documented, communicated, and signed off. Support Account Managers and Strategic Partnership Managers in roadmap and IT strategy sessions. Act as the strategic security escalation point for clients when risks require senior involvement. Internal MSP Security Own the MSP … and frameworks. Champion automation (RPA/AI) in evidence gathering, reporting, and triage. Identify scale points for growing the Security Practice (e.g., Security Architect, more Analysts). Behaviors Required Strategic Thinking - able to translate technical risks into business outcomes and align security initiatives with client goals and budgets. Strong Governance Mindset - experienced in managing frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 More ❯

and experience required to interact directly with strong technical engineers and management. They must have a proven track record in successfully managing complex power infrastructure projects, demonstrating strong leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional project management expertise. The successful applicant will contribute to project delivery excellence in support of utility customers in the energy generation, transmission, and distribution industries. … each team member. Cultivate and exemplify a strong business acumen within the team, proactively identifying and capitalizing on upselling opportunities embedded within our projects to drive additional growth. Deploy strategic, project-tailored approaches to risk management by implementing effective mitigation strategies. Recognize, evaluate, and proactively address both potential risks and ongoing issues within the project to ensure comprehensive and More ❯

an Analytics Manager to lead and deliver high-impact client-facing projects. Sitting at the intersection of data, product, and commercial teams, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across some of the UK's most prominent banks and mortgage lenders. You'll manage a small team of analysts while staying close to delivery - combining technical … Key Responsibilities Team Leadership : Mentor and support 2-3 analysts; oversee workload and ensure high-quality output Client-Facing Analytics : Present insights directly to clients, translating complex data into strategic value Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with product, commercial, and presales teams to develop tailored solutions Strategic Thinking : Stay ahead of market trends and customer challenges to guide … analytics direction Project Delivery : Lead the end-to-end delivery of analytics projects across multiple stakeholders and timelines Innovation Support : Help evolve the product set through insight-led thinking across financial services use cases What We're Looking For 5-7 years' experience in analytics, ideally within financial services, credit risk, mortgages, or related sectors Proven experience mentoring or More ❯

best practice improvements across delivery engagements. Core Competencies: · Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and champions client success. · Delivery Leadership: Owns results with strong attention to scope, timelines, and risks. · Strategic Thinking: Anticipates roadblocks and aligns solutions to business value. · Collaboration & Influence: Builds consensus among diverse internal and external stakeholders, and delivery teams. · Agile Mindset: Fosters adaptability and continuous More ❯

bridging the digital function across the Retail function for the organisation, working closely with C-suite stakeholders and senior business leaders. This role demands exceptional stakeholder management skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive alignment between business and digital roadmaps to ensure impactful digital transformation. Key Responsibilities: Management of the prioritisation of a portfolio of work and … demands from Digital. Able to articulate innovation and potential for Digital to solve business challenges and opportunities Collaborative, engaging and able to work across diverse stakeholders. Required Experience & Skills: Strategic thinking and problem-solving – Ability to assess complex challenges and develop forward-thinking solutions. Clear communication – Skilled in articulating technical and business concepts to diverse audiences. Stakeholder More ❯

Head of Product Strategy – Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Business London (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Strategic Leadership Role About Us We’re a dynamic, growth-focused direct-to-consumer marketing business, known for delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative products and bold brand storytelling. Our teams are agile, collaborative, and obsessed with understanding what makes consumers tick. The Role As Head … of Product Strategy, you’ll be responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of our product offering. You’ll work cross-functionally with Marketing, Data, Creative, and Tech to identify market opportunities, shape product roadmaps, and ensure our products deliver both commercial impact and customer delight. Are you a visionary product strategist with a passion for consumer-centric … product vision(s) and successful delivery of product roadmaps for B2B SaaS platforms/B2C solutions Strong commercial acumen and understanding of marketing-led product development Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills Experience working with data, customer insights, and market research Excellent communication and leadership skills Passion for consumer behaviour, brand, and innovation More ❯

Senior Account Director/Associate Director – Strategic Corporate Communications Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Sector Focus: Financial Services, Technology, Infrastructure About the Role Our client, a leading strategic communications consultancy is seeking a Senior Account Director ready to step up into an Associate Director position or existing Associate director to join its Corporate Communications team. This senior-level position … is ideal for a communications professional with a proven record of delivering high-impact, insight-led client engagements across complex sectors. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and strong leadership skills, with experience contributing to business growth. Candidates should ideally have experience working across technology and either financial services or infrastructure sector clients . Experience … and Tech Policy developments is particularly of interest. Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex, integrated communication campaigns, including issues, crisis, and reputational management. Provide high-level strategic counsel on corporate positioning, messaging, and stakeholder engagement to clients across multiple sectors. Play an active role in the firm’s growth strategy by identifying and pursuing new business More ❯

in 2005 by leading consulting professionals and university professors, we excel at merging academic theories with practical industry expertise. We support organisations across multiple dimensions of their business, from strategic planning and execution to operational improvements and market intelligence. From our main offices in London, Turin, and Nicosia, we serve a diverse clientele worldwide and deliver best-in-class … collaborative approach not only boosts engagement but also ensures the likelihood of successful outcomes. We value our clients' expertise in their industry and strive to build their capabilities in strategic thinking and problem-solving, empowering them for the future.By combining our proprietary Strategy in Action software with exceptional talent, we democratise strategy making it accessible to all companies … an innovative, entrepreneurial, fast-growing, technologically-enabled strategy consultancy firm. Junior Business Analysts work closely with Project Leaders and Partners and have primary responsibility for understanding the client's strategic issues and delivering outstanding analyses and documents to senior members of the team. They benefit from wide-ranging opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and experience a variety of More ❯

Previous experience working in a 3rd Line support role. Previous experience of using Service Desk Management Tools. Experience of using Microsoft administrative tools. Desirable Understanding of ITIL. Skills Essential Strategic thinker with sound analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to form excellent relationships and influence and negotiate effectively in order to deliver results and commitment to customer service. High More ❯

Digital Performance Manager, you'll act as the product owner for web and app platforms, leading on strategy, delivery, and optimisation. You'll combine hands-on analytics with commercial thinking to enhance digital performance and ensure the best possible customer experience. You'll be responsible for: Developing and delivering the digital performance strategy across web, app, and SEO Overseeing … to share best practice, training, and insight Monitoring performance through analytics tools and guest feedback to drive continuous improvement Your Skills and Experience You'll bring a mix of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on digital expertise, including: Proven experience managing web, app, and SEO performance Strong grasp of user experience design and digital best practice Confident … to make informed decisions and influence senior stakeholders Analytical mindset with a focus on ROI, reach, and engagement metrics Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with short-term delivery More ❯

study leave Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Company day out Enhanced learning & development opportunities. The role What we're looking for Strategic Thinking and Vision Industry recognition and thought-leader Proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans. Demonstrated foresight in identifying and acting on future trends More ❯

with consultants, engineers, and client teams. Ensure outputs are intuitive, actionable, and commercially powerful. Work directly with major brands like Shell and HSBC. 👀 The Ideal Candidate You’re a strategic product thinker with commercial instincts and empathy for clients. You thrive where psychology meets data, and you can turn a spark of behavioural insight into a tangible product that More ❯

the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the energy sector, particularly the current transformation towards renewable energy and digitalization. This role requires a strategic thinker with experience in consultative selling of technological solutions. You will be responsible for: Develop and execute business strategies to drive growth in the Energy and Utilities sector in More ❯

authorities (e.g., TII, TfL, National Highways). Proven expertise in tolling, enforcement, and tunnel/traffic control systems. Spanish as a second language would be an advantage. Personal Profile Strategic thinker with strong results orientation. Excellent communication and influencing skills in multicultural environments. Ability to lead complex teams and deliver large-scale programmes. Passion for innovation in transport and More ❯

bookings, optimises campaigns, and informs commercial strategy. Your work will directly support senior leadership and shape data-driven decisions across multiple markets. 🚀 Performance Analytics & Data Strategy This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll use data to identify opportunities, improve how we capture and model information, and help build scalable reporting frameworks that bring clarity … insights effectively to senior stakeholders Enjoys working in dynamic, fast-moving, global teams Ideally has experience in travel, hospitality, or another consumer-facing industry Combine analytical rigour with commercial thinking Are curious, adaptable, and proactive in finding answers Do you feel this job talk exactly to you, and for you? Then we'd love to hear from you! Submit More ❯

all, quantum compilers aren't classical. If you've worked with LLVM, TKET, or MLIR, we'd love to hear from you. To truly thrive here, you'll bring strategic thinking, technical leadership, and a passion for mentorship. You'll help shape projects in an agile environment, guiding and uplifting less-experienced developers as we build the future More ❯

hands on pitching of propositions to buyers of programmatic and direct sold ad inventory (agency & direct) Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and initiatives. Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven mindset. Effective people manager, dedicated to developing teams and improving operational efficiencies. What you’ll get back from us Alongside More ❯