1 to 25 of 29 Contract Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

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 ❯

Design & Delivery Lead technical strategy discussions with senior customer stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives. Develop and present technical options papers to support strategic decision-making. Provide consultancy services to customers, offering expert advice on network and cloud solutions. Create and cost solutions in response to customer requirements … Service functions. Liaise with external partners, vendors, and suppliers to identify and integrate innovative products and services. Engage with clients to develop budgets and strategic roadmaps for future infrastructure and cloud investments. Required Skills and Experience Technical Expertise Proven track record of delivering complex network and cloud solutions using … with IT governance frameworks and security standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001). Working knowledge of TOGAF and experience with ArchiMate. Leadership & Strategy Strong strategic thinking with the ability to plan and manage complex solutions. Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills More ❯

and managing IT solutions that drive efficiency and improve patient outcomes. As a Solution Architect, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team leading the procurement and implementation of LTHTs next-generation ePMA and PAS platforms. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of … job description and advert wording for further information on the job description and role requirements. Person Specification Additional Requirements Essential Experience defining and implementing strategic and operational enterprise architecture planning within a complex organisation, particularly in ePMA and PAS deployments. Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities … to senior stakeholders. Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and resolve highly complex IT challenges, particularly in NHS digital transformation and system integration. Strategic thinking ability to proactively identify risks, assess long-term architectural impacts, and resolve problems before escalation. Ability to balance short-term delivery needs More ❯

Culture : Engage with a variety of stakeholders, from BI developers to IT partners, fostering a team-oriented environment. What We're Looking For: A strategic thinker who can implement technical roadmaps and adapt to evolving business needs. Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and More ❯

exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of a newly independent organisation within the utilities sector. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering impactful ERP solutions, we want to hear from you! Please note: Due to the high volume of applications More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

possible" to drive business improvements and achieve the ambition of creating a single view of the customer. The role requires a blend of creative thinking, sound business judgement, and technical knowledge. It is well-suited for someone with an enterprise or principal architecture background who also possesses strong application More ❯

ServiceNow Business Analyst Knutsford 8- month contract Inside ir35 - Umbrella only Job Purpose To support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by identifying business requirements and delivering ServiceNow-based solutions that address business problems and opportunities. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation, improving financial services processes … documentation including business cases, process maps, and regulatory impact assessments. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of ServiceNow platform (ITSM, ITOM, GRC, or HRSD modules) Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen in Financial Services Business Analysis & Functional Design Change Management & Transformation Risk Management & Controls in Regulated Environments Process Improvement & BPR Digital More ❯

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 ❯

admin or design CRM Management Team player, customer focused, analytical, great interperson skills and Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time More ❯

Location: Crewe - Pyms Lane/Hybrid (Possible international travelling to Germany and/or USA) Rate: £51 per hour About Us: Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of innovation in automotive engineering. We are seeking a highly skilled Function Architect to lead our Functional Architect activities within … ensuring the integration functional development into our engineering activities. Main Goals and Objectives: As the Function Architect, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader, guiding our teams in function management while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will be responsible for orchestrating a logical relationship between business … between us and platform developers, ensuring compliance with project requirements. Utilise technical expertise to define functional context, behaviour, and structure, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. Generate project KPIs based on function list data and report on project gateway statuses to ensure timely delivery. Skills & Experience: - Strong communication skills More ❯

Markets) to lead the design and execution of critical HR process and control changes within our Markets division. This role is pivotal in driving strategic transformation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in program management, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership … maintain frameworks, documentation, procedures, and change management plans tailored to diverse audiences. Identify and articulate problems clearly, bringing together the right stakeholders to drive strategic solutions. Review and challenge proposals from enterprise functions to ensure alignment with Markets' needs. Essential Criteria Proven experience delivering solutions in complex organizations under … tight deadlines. Strong critical thinking, strategic analysis, and creative problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Ability to analyse detailed content while maintaining a strategic portfolio view. Ability to influence and collaborate across functions such as HR, Technology, and More ❯

Business Lines and operations to implement the technical requirements Building project plans, financial plans, and driving the execution Working as a member of the strategic team and driving their vision Reporting to upper management on project status Performing risk management for running projects and lessons learned for future projects … Skills/Experience: Have strong project management background Have a driving and result oriented personality Have good communication and networking skills Have good strategic thinking skills Be engaged, self-motivated with an adaptive way of working Have good English skills Having experience with technical working environments would be More ❯

team member's contributions. Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to shaping the future of energy delivery and services. If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for creative problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Join us in delivering innovative energy solutions and driving change More ❯

Association (CGA). This role will be key in driving our digital transformation strategy, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and combines technical acumen, leadership, and strategic thinking. What will you be doing in this role? As our Solutions Delivery Manager , you will lead the planning and delivery of business solutions More ❯

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 is based in Northampton. Purpose of the role To More ❯

with organisational risk management practices, and fostering a proactive security culture across the company.As a key partner to the CISO, this role involves both strategic thinking and practical, hands-on execution of information security activities. The Assistant CISO will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enforcement of security More ❯

exciting real-world projects! From crafting engaging social media campaigns to creating compelling content, you'll have the chance to showcase your creativity and strategic thinking. Collaborative Environment : Our client is a supportive and collaborative bunch. You'll work closely with experienced professionals who will guide you every step More ❯

design of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, business needs, and security requirements. This role would be great for someone who is a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, particularly in solution architecture and cybersecurity, and who thrives on balancing business needs with technical design. Key Responsibilities: Effectively More ❯

dynamic Release Manager with a passion for process automation and cutover planning? Do you thrive in complex technical environments and have a knack for strategic thinking? If so, we want you to join our client's team for an exciting 6-month journey! ### What You Bring: Technical … Cutover & Release Management Best Practices Strong grasp of automation tools and efficient cutover planning methodologies. Experience handling large-scale release cycles and dependency management. Strategic Mindset & Process Improvement Ability to assess the current state ("as-is"), identify inefficiencies, and propose optimized workflows ("to-be"). Introduce functional performance tracking More ❯

a pivotal role in shaping and governing the end-to-end technology landscape, ensuring it is secure, resilient, and aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. This individual will provide architectural leadership across IT infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity domains, with a strong emphasis on secure-by-design principles and … evolve enterprise-level conceptual architecture designs covering infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity domains. Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective architectural solutions. Provide strategic direction on on-premise infrastructure strategies. Cyber Security & Secure by Design Embed Secure by Design principles throughout the product lifecycle. Ensure architecture and solution … experience leading architecture governance in large-scale transformation programmes. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level and senior stakeholders through clear communication and strategic thinking. Desirable Skills and Qualifications Background in risk management, security assurance, or information governance is advantageous. Key Attributes Strategic thinker with strong analytical More ❯

the successful development and introduction in production of new products and technologies in a fast-paced, international agile environment. You will be responsible for strategic planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and operational improvements, driving projects to completion on time, within budget, and to the quality standards together with global partners … and transparent leadership Resilient and adaptable under pressure Analytical and systematic thinker Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities Expert in simplify complexity Strategic thinker with decision making abilities Cultural aware and experienced in global team collaboration. If available please send CV and a member of the team More ❯

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in the London Insurance Market. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to drive business transformation through data-driven insights and process optimisation. Core … stakeholders at all levels to drive outcomes. Utilise your skills and experience in the areas of structured problem solving, business analysis, data analytics, design thinking, lean process improvement and undertake process design and process re-engineering to support performance excellence in the organisation to identify strategic initiatives. Use … advanced data analysis techniques to provide insights into business performance and volumes data to support the strategic initiatives in prioritisation of specific lines of business, processes and trading partnerships Collaborate with policy, business, and technology stakeholders to deliver business requirements that drive changes in business processes, policies, or systems. More ❯

driven Programme Delivery Director to lead the delivery of high-impact change programmes across a major Defence and National Security portfolio. This is a strategic leadership role, accountable for setting the vision, direction, and successful execution of complex and critical delivery initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the overall strategic … a Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager leading large, complex programmes and portfolios Proven ability to lead cross-functional programme and project teams with strategic clarity and confidence Strong governance expertise with a solid grasp of risk, financial, issue, and dependency management Deep experience managing and influencing senior stakeholders More ❯