1 to 25 of 37 Contract Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

Coordinating resources to meet project requirements and deadlines Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships Implementing robust risk management and issue escalation processes Reporting and analysing project metrics to inform strategic decisions Navigating change and transformation within digital and technology sectors Ensuring compliance with corporate governance policies Conducting cost-benefit analysis to justify project investments Applying strategic thinking … understanding of project management principles and methodologies Experience in change management, particularly in digital and technology projects Sound knowledge of corporate governance and risk controls Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities Benefits: Competitive daily rate Opportunity to work on impactful and high-profile technology projects Exposure to a dynamic and innovative working environment If you are an More ❯

Engineer to lead the design and deployment of intelligent agent solutions using Microsoft Co-pilot Studio and the Power Platform across enterprise systems. This role blends technical depth with strategic thinking, focusing on secure, scalable, and compliant AI automation. Responsibilities Design and implement AI-powered agents using Co-pilot Studio, embedded within Power Apps and Power Automate workflows … between agents and external services Apply governance frameworks to ensure secure, compliant, and auditable AI deployments Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to align solutions with strategic goals Support conversational AI features, including natural language understanding and multi-turn dialogue flows Track usage and feedback, contributing to continuous improvement, performance tuning, and innovation across automation initiatives More ❯

BAE Systems, Leonardo), and vendors to deliver innovative, interoperable IT architectures. Conduct architecture risk assessments, ensuring compliance with ISO27001, NIS2, and GDPR for defence-grade systems. Act as a strategic advisor, briefing senior MOD executives (e.g., Joint Forces Command, Defence Digital) on architecture roadmaps and solutions. Mentor and build high-performing architecture teams to support long-term MOD objectives. … DevSecOps. Strong knowledge of MOD frameworks (e.g., JSP 440/604, NCSC guidelines, MODAF, TOGAF). Professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF 9.2, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, ITIL) highly desirable. Exceptional strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience briefing military leadership and senior executives. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master's or PhD More ❯

Visio, or equivalent tools). Experience working within regulated environments (financial services, banking, or large corporates preferred). Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear recommendations. Please apply! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio More ❯

and deliver the best possible systems solution Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to people with varying levels of technical knowledge Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements Good work ethic, with a More ❯

in complex enterprise environments. Desirable Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM). Familiarity with contract negotiation and outsourcing agreements. Previous experience in business-critical service delivery roles. Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities. Calm under pressure; able to prioritize and act decisively. Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally. Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality More ❯

AI solutions. Demonstrable track record of delivering substantial, finance-recognised savings. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at board level. Experience leading cross-functional teams through change. Behaviors & Competencies: Strategic thinker with a practical, results-driven approach. Resilient, collaborative, and able to challenge constructively. Excellent communicator, able to articulate procurement’s value in business-friendly terms. Change agent with More ❯

Our client, a well-established global leader specialisting in digital transformation for the construction and manufacturing sectors, is seeking a Key Account Manager to strengthen and grow strategic client relationships. As a leading global service and solutions provider, particularly within the Autodesk ecosystem, our client empowers organisations to digitise operations, improve efficiencies, and future-proof their businesses. Travelling to … client accounts to drive retention, adoption, and growth of a portfolio of digitalisation products and services. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of strategic customers, ensuring they realise full value from the client’s solutions and services, while identifying opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and license/service expansion. Key Responsibilities Manage and … deepen relationships with existing strategic accounts within AEC, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure industries Understand clients’ goals, challenges, and business environments to proactively propose relevant solutions Drive retention and customer satisfaction through regular engagement and value-driven conversations Promote adoption of software solutions and ensure successful implementation and utilisation Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling and cross-selling, including license expansion More ❯

and a proactive approach to product development. You will work cross-functionally with product development, design, and go-to-market teams to define and execute our payment strategy. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Lead the definition and execution of our new payment proposition, ensuring alignment with both customer needs and business strategy. Product Innovation: Drive the launch of innovative online payment … the payment product, gather actionable feedback, and resolve issues alongside the development teams. Execution at Scale: Prioritize backlog tasks and manage day-to-day activities to balance long-term strategic thinking with operational excellence. Stakeholder Management: Regularly report on project milestones, customer insights, and progress against KPIs to leadership. Skills and Qualifications Zero-to-one Product Launch Experience More ❯

to influence direction and prioritisation. Provide clarity and structure across multiple programmes, vendors, and delivery teams. Guide specialist architects and suppliers, keeping the enterprise view coherent and consistent. Balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery in a politically complex environment. What You'll Bring Significant experience as an Enterprise or Domain Architect, ideally with a foundation in Solution Architecture. More ❯

of Bentley Cloud-hosted platforms. Familiarity with SAML, LDAP, or Active Directory for authentication. Certifications in Oracle Primavera or Bentley ProjectWise are a plus. Soft Skills: Analytical thinker and strategic collaborator. Self-motivated and adaptable in evolving environments. Skilled at building cross-functional relationships between business, engineering, and IT stakeholders. Effective communicator, capable of training users and managing system More ❯

thrive in collaborative environments, and have experience building transformative online payment software and mobile app solutions, this may be the opportunity for you to make a lasting impact. Responsibilities Strategic leadership: Lead the development and execution of the new payment proposition, ensuring alignment with both customer needs and business strategy. Zero-to-one product innovation: Take ownership of launching … and resolve any issues alongside the team. Execution at scale: Prioritise backlog tasks, manage day-to-day activities within the scrum team for payment features, and balance long-term strategic thinking with operational excellence. And more... Get in touch to find out more and read the full spec: PRODUCT MANAGER (Online Payments, 0-1) £560.00 per day Inside More ❯

to the development team. A self starter Team player that can work with a blended UCD environment Someone with data heavy UI experience Outcome focussed, need to be a strategic thinker, not a UI designer Demonstrable experience in inclusive design, from ideation to delivery And experience in communicating all of the above with non-technical stakeholders Client are interviewing More ❯

research, publishing, and education space, with over 175 years of experience in delivering trusted knowledge to professionals, educators, and institutions worldwide. With a strong international presence and a forward-thinking approach, the organisation supports innovation and discovery at scale. You'll be joining a well-respected legal team working on meaningful projects that make a global impact. The Opportunity … commercial/IT legal background In-house experience (including secondments) Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills Comfortable working independently and managing senior stakeholders High level of commercial awareness and strategic thinking Preferred Knowledge of IP, copyright, and licensing law Interest or experience in publishing, education, or media sectors Experience working across multiple jurisdictions Inventum Group is acting as More ❯

this is a home-based role. As a Major Incident Manager, you will lead/manage the end-to-end Major Incident Management process across group. You will require strategic thinking, strong leadership capabilities with deep understanding of ITIL practises. You will ensure the delivery of a high-performing Major Incident Management function aligning business needs to IT More ❯

this is a home-based role. As a Major Incident Manager, you will lead/manage the end-to-end Major Incident Management process across group. You will require strategic thinking, strong leadership capabilities with deep understanding of ITIL practises. You will ensure the delivery of a high-performing Major Incident Management function aligning business needs to IT More ❯

this is a home-based role. As a Major Incident Manager, you will lead/manage the end-to-end Major Incident Management process across group. You will require strategic thinking, strong leadership capabilities with deep understanding of ITIL practises. You will ensure the delivery of a high-performing Major Incident Management function aligning business needs to IT More ❯

this is a home-based role. As a Major Incident Manager, you will lead/manage the end-to-end Major Incident Management process across group. You will require strategic thinking, strong leadership capabilities with deep understanding of ITIL practises. You will ensure the delivery of a high-performing Major Incident Management function aligning business needs to IT More ❯

months Location: London - Kings Cross Hybrid: 2 days onsite/3 days at home Working Arrangement: Inside IR35 (via Umbrella) Are you an experienced project manager passionate about driving strategic transformation in a global R&D environment? We're looking for a dynamic individual to join our Transformation Operations team and help deliver high-impact programmes that shape the … documentation and leverage digital tools for collaboration. Conduct project reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Support internal initiatives to strengthen transformation capabilities and culture. About You You're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to project delivery. You thrive in complex environments and are comfortable working across organisational boundaries. You bring a consulting mindset, strong stakeholder management More ❯

and deliver better experiences and improved outcomes for millions of customers across the UK, from retail banking, to savings, wealth, and insurance. You will be part of an integrated strategic design capability, made up of insight-driven Proposition, Service, Behavioural, Product and Content design, tasked with driving exceptional experiences and better outcomes for customers. You will partner and collaborate … improvement within the team. Qualifications & Experience: 4-6+ years of experience in program or project management in complex, matrix organisations. A natural facilitator and an organised, outcome focused, strategic systems thinker. A demonstrable experience of working in an Agile experience design environment with a contextual, real-world understanding of design-thinking frameworks, user-centred research, service, product … communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to team members and stakeholders alike. A Bachelor's degree in Design, Service Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Thinking, or a related field More ❯

and insourced contact centres. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in digitalising call centres, transitioning from legacy systems to modern digital platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience across both front-end digital design and back-end operational systems , ideally someone who has worked as an implementation consultant with contact centre software … Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects - Analytical skills to monitor performance metrics and drive improvements - Vendor and supplier management experience - Change management and training delivery - Strategic planning and operational execution - Customer experience and service excellence focus Software/Tools - Contact centre platforms (e.g. Genesys, Avaya, NICE) - CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) - Workforce management and More ❯

and insourced contact centres. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in digitalising call centres, transitioning from legacy systems to modern digital platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience across both front-end digital design and back-end operational systems , ideally someone who has worked as an implementation consultant with contact centre software … Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects - Analytical skills to monitor performance metrics and drive improvements - Vendor and supplier management experience - Change management and training delivery - Strategic planning and operational execution - Customer experience and service excellence focus Software/Tools - Contact centre platforms (e.g. Genesys, Avaya, NICE) - CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) - Workforce management and More ❯

months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Purpose: The role is focused on shaping service design within an agile environment, advocating for user-centred approaches, collaborating across teams, and driving design thinking in strategic initiatives. You'll also support evolving the organisation's design culture. Key Responsibilities Work within agile teams to define priorities, scope, and outcomes. Shape strategic … engaging with senior audiences; ability to provide constructive challenge. Calm, resilient, and adaptable under pressure. Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in research and design thinking methodologies. Ideal Candidate Traits Enthusiastic about design craft and knowledge sharing. Able to influence and shape strategic initiatives. Comfortable in hybrid/modern workplace environments. Agile mindset with More ❯

optimising sales tools/CRM systems. Advanced Excel, Power BI, VBA skills. Strong SQL knowledge; experience with Databricks/GitHub preferred. Exposure to BI tools such as Tableau . Strategic thinker with problem-solving and stakeholder management skills . Self-starter comfortable managing both run-the-business and strategic transformation initiatives. Curious and innovative, with an interest in More ❯

shape how one of the UK's leading research universities harnesses AI to transform education, reimagine research practices, and reshape operations. We're looking for someone who can combine strategic insight with practical delivery - a bridge between emerging technologies and real-world institutional challenges. What you will be doing: You'll be part of a small, high-impact Skunkworks … and operations. Acting as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, building strong partnerships across faculties, services, and external collaborators. Supporting the Director in providing inspirational leadership and turning strategic vision into concrete plans. Coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and decisions are made quickly. Helping to develop business cases for scaling up successful pilots More ❯