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role requires a deep understanding of the retail domain, technology modernisation, and the evolving landscape of digital commerce and AI-driven innovation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise in shaping and delivering complex transformation programmes that enable retailers to unlock growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Location: Role requires travel to the … days a week. The Opportunity : Technology Strategy & Advisory Define and own the technology vision and transformation roadmap for key retail clients, aligned with their business goals. Act as a strategic advisor to C-level executives, shaping digital and technology transformation agendas across commerce, supply chain, merchandising, marketing, and customer experience. Lead assessments of current state architectures and define future … Background Experience working in or with major retailers in Europe and UK. Prior consulting or advisory experience within a systems integrator, technology vendor, or strategy firm. Ability to balance strategic vision with delivery pragmatism and commercial acumen. Education Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields. Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS More ❯

organisation is hiring an experienced Solution Architect to join the Architecture & Design team. The role is responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable, and robust technology solutions that support strategic objectives, including a Cloud First approach and ongoing digital transformation. Working closely with business stakeholders, IT delivery teams, and external partners, you will translate requirements into high-quality architectural … enterprise architecture roadmaps Stakeholder Engagement • Communicate solution options clearly and support informed decision-making • Build trusted relationships with business and IT stakeholders • Drive consensus and influence key technical and strategic decisions Innovation, Governance & Risk • Stay informed on emerging technologies and identify opportunities for improvement • Highlight architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies • Maintain the information asset register • Ensure compliance with … Power Platform • Integration technologies • Identity & Access Management • AI capabilities • Enterprise applications (document management, case management, CRM, finance) • Networking and infrastructure fundamentals • Agile and modern delivery methodologies Personal Attributes • Strong strategic thinking, influencing, and diplomacy skills • Excellent communication and leadership capability • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment • Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication • Resilient, adaptable More ❯

Agile/SAFe methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare). Strong leadership and team-building abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset. Ability to influence senior executives and drive consensus. Comfort working in a fast-paced, complex enterprise environment. Rewards & Benefits TCS is More ❯

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Location: Birmingham - B3 2TA Full time - Office based At TeacherActive , we’re looking for an experienced and forward thinking IT Manager to head up our IT function at our Birmingham Head Office. You’ll be the driving force behind secure, stable, and high performing technology services across our UK wide network ensuring our people … Manager You’ll lead a talented IT team to keep our systems and services running seamlessly from head office to every branch in our network. With a blend of strategic thinking and hands on leadership, you’ll ensure we remain secure, efficient, and innovative. Your role will include: Managing all IT systems, infrastructure, and end-user services across More ❯

We're working with a forward-thinking organisation that's investing heavily in digital transformation. They're looking for an experienced End User Compute Service Manager to help shape how modern, secure, and user-focused IT services are delivered across a large and complex environment. You'll play a key role in creating exceptional end-user experiences, managing modern … workplace technologies, and driving continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and strong service governance. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys blending technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver impact at scale. What You'll Be Doing • Leading the delivery and ongoing improvement of all end-user computing services • Acting as the senior escalation point for complex More ❯

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager for an exciting 12 Month FTC position within a leading university in the Midlands. We are seeking a Delivery Manager to lead strategic Identity and Access Management (IDAM) implementation, supporting secure and seamless access to systems and data across academic, student and administrative communities The post will be working within the Portfolio … environment. The ability to build relationships and credibility with senior colleagues Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Strategic thinking and analytical abilities, with a focus on aligning project outcomes with organisational goal Degree or equivalent experience Desirable Familiarity with IAM technologies (e.g. Azure AD, DAP, SSO More ❯

it? What will you be doing? Lead M Group Telecoms National Grid delivery capability (NGET/NESO), ensuring successful capital project execution across Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and governance to meet business goals. Direct national delivery teams, champion safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. Act as customer escalation point, aligning delivery with contractual and … strategic expectations. Build a high-performing, demand-responsive organisation. Own delivery forecasting, revenue, and margin targets. Ensure projects meet time, budget, quality, and service standards. Guide and develop project managers. Uphold governance and risk controls. Collaborate across finance, PMO, design, and engineering teams. Track KPIs and promote continuous improvement. Support long-term business planning with accurate forecasting. What youll … bring? Proven leadership in complex delivery programmes with strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement. Skilled in programme methodologies, risk, planning, and conflict management. Proficient in Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. Experience at Programme Manager or Head of level, managing £10m+ portfolios. Demonstrates integrity, resilience, collaboration, and customer focus. Qualified in MSP, PRINCE2, or Agile. Holds a relevant More ❯

with experience managing cross-functional and third-party teams. • A passion for creating simple, innovative, and customer-first digital experiences. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. • Knowledge in the use of tools and techniques for prioritisation and managing dependencies. • Experience and understanding of agile techniques to deliver exemplar products More ❯

operations and science data teams to align technical solutions with business outcomes, ensuring our technology continues to meet the needs of our clients. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical domains effectively. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical design, development, and delivery of complex features and systems with More ❯

Lead serves as a critical bridge between stakeholders, development teams, and the Product Owner, orchestrating the successful delivery of high-quality Salesforce solutions. This role combines technical expertise and strategic thinking to drive project execution, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with organisational goals. They play a pivotal role in translating the product vision into actionable plans, prioritizing work More ❯

Role Purpose Location- Ruddington, Nottinghamshire Level - Experienced Professional Department - People Working Pattern - Hybrid (three days a week in the head office) Benefits -Benefits at Ideagen We're hiring a strategic and consultative L&D Business Partner to support our Product, Engineering, Development, and Corporate Support teams (Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance). This isn't a traditional training role you … develop especially within product and tech teams we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities Build strong relationships across Product, Engineering, and Support. Contribute to launches, retrospectives, transformations, and strategic initiatives. Advise on learning and development solutions. Drive initiatives like tech upskilling, strategic thinking, and leadership development. Diagnose root causes and design solutions that enable behavioural and More ❯

Your Career Are you ready to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation? This is your opportunity to grow your career within a fast-paced, forward-thinking product organisation. You’ll lead the feature development of our People First SaaS product, directly influencing how businesses around the world manage and empower their people. You’ll refine … your leadership, strategic thinking, and technical expertise as you drive product vision and execution across multiple teams - turning ideas into impactful solutions that make a difference. Your Team You’ll be joining a collaborative, cross-functional team that includes engineering, design, marketing, and sales professionals who are all passionate about creating meaningful digital experiences. Working closely with senior More ❯

in achieving operational excellence and innovation. They combine deep industry expertise with advanced digital solutions to help businesses adapt, grow, and deliver exceptional results. The environment is collaborative, forward-thinking, and focused on driving measurable impact through technology. What will you be doing As a Senior Technical Consultant , you'll play a key role in bridging business objectives and … technology delivery. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to translate strategic goals into effective technical solutions that drive performance and innovation. You'll lead on solution design, provide expert input during presales activities, and ensure all initiatives align with enterprise architecture and best practice. This role offers the opportunity to influence technology strategy … in designing and delivering complex technical solutions. Experience contributing to presales or commercial solution design activities. Deep understanding of enterprise platforms, integration, and emerging technologies. Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. To Apply. Please apply through this advert or send your CV directly to . By applying, you consent to your application being processed and submitted for More ❯

in achieving operational excellence and innovation. They combine deep industry expertise with advanced digital solutions to help businesses adapt, grow, and deliver exceptional results. The environment is collaborative, forward-thinking, and focused on driving measurable impact through technology. What will you be doing... As a Senior Technical Consultant , you’ll play a key role in bridging business objectives and … technology delivery. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to translate strategic goals into effective technical solutions that drive performance and innovation. You’ll lead on solution design, provide expert input during presales activities, and ensure all initiatives align with enterprise architecture and best practice. This role offers the opportunity to influence technology strategy … in designing and delivering complex technical solutions. Experience contributing to presales or commercial solution design activities. Deep understanding of enterprise platforms, integration, and emerging technologies. Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. To Apply.... Please apply through this advert or send your CV directly to dave.henderson@searchability.com. By applying, you consent to your application being processed and submitted More ❯

detailed artefacts including process maps, data flows, use cases, and context diagrams Translate business needs into actionable technical solutions and support solution design Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic options papers, technology roadmaps, and modern data/reporting architectures Engage stakeholders across client and internal teams, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the delivery lifecycle Support bid development … break down complex problems and produce structured documentation Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in client-facing environments Commercial awareness and a consultative mindset, able to balance strategic thinking with delivery pragmatism Familiarity with ERP, cloud migration, data architecture, or network design projects Experience with agile methodologies and business analysis tools (e.g. BPMN, user stories, traceability More ❯

an active member of the Design Authority and support the review and assessment of critical project deliverables from a SAP solution perspective considering SAP best practice Provide input to strategic direction of SAP solutions to ensure latest capabilities and functionality is available Support system landscape definitions and infrastructure related questions Engage in the latter stages of the deployment projects … been agreed . Actively participate in CCB meetings, providing input and recommendations for architecture decisions and technology direction To be successful in this role you'll need: To be strategic, able to formulate, plan and execute strategies over short-, medium- and long-term horizons Developed technical leadership, with significant experience in SuccessFactors Solution Architecture and the ability to crystalise … collaborative, able to work with many stakeholders across CRH to delivery shared objectives A detailed focus on mission-critical enterprise systems, required to maintain & grow deliver bottom-line value Strategic thinking skills, to ensure that Tarmac is best placed to maximise value from technology Deep and practical understanding SAP SuccessFactors and associated business processes An understanding of the More ❯

collaborative, and capable of shipping production systems rapidly. A positive outlook and a drive to find solutions are essential. Why Apply This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology business that is leading the integration of AI within a critical sector. The successful applicant will work with talented colleagues, apply modern tools, and see their work directly More ❯

using CRM software and sales analytics tools. Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving sales targets. Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills. In-depth knowledge of sales strategies, account management, and cross-selling techniques. Strong analytical skills to interpret client data and market insights. Exceptional More ❯

Closing Date Sunday 23 November 2025 Interview Date Friday 05 December 2025 Reference SB2512 Join Worcester Business School as our next Business Development Manager Are you a dynamic and strategic professional with a passion for external engagement and enterprise? Worcester Business School (WBS) at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead and grow … education setting. You will be confident in building sustainable networks with external organisations, identifying commercial opportunities, and supporting income-generating activities. Your work will directly contribute to the Schools strategic priorities and the Universitys commitment to regional impact and employability. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with More ❯

Architect (UK) 📍 Hybrid | Travel Required to Northampton and London | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 From £68k Are you ready to lead digital transformation and architect the future? We're looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on tech leader to shape scalable, secure, and innovative enterprise solutions. As our Enterprise Solutions Architect , you'll: 🔹 Drive technical strategy and cloud-first architecture (Azure More ❯

and qualifying potential clients. Pitching products and services to new and existing clients. Closing deals and achieving sales targets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent negotiation and presentation skills. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Job Details: Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Schedule: Monday Friday Compensation: Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission offering unlimited earning potential. Why … Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in fire safety. Enjoy a supportive work environment where growth and development are encouraged. Shape your career with unlimited opportunities to excel. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. More ❯

dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and driving the growth of our company. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in sales and marketing, as well as proficiency in CRM software. Key Responsibilities Prospect and engage new recruitment businesses across the UK. Deliver engaging More ❯

supported by a dedicated internal well being team. Eye care support and an employee assistance programme. A progressive, high-performance culture that supports career development. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for creating new business opportunities and building long-term client relationships in the public sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to More ❯

D365 Business Central projects and see them through from concept to completion? We're looking for an experienced Business Central Lead Consultant who can combine technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional results for our clients. You will drive the successful delivery of complex ERP implementations across manufacturing and distribution sectors to name a few. As … effectively delegating tasks Drive collaboration across teams and maintain a customer-first approach About you: A confident leader with Proven experience leading full lifecycle D365 Business Central projects A strategic thinker with a strong background in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation Experience within a Microsoft Partner or consultancy (desirable) Deep understanding of Business Central's core capabilities , especially … and engaging thus enabling you to work seamlessly with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels, including boardroom discussions. What's in it for you: Work with a forward-thinking team that values innovation and impact Lead projects that shape the digital backbone of growing businesses Enjoy a culture of trust, autonomy, and continuous development Competitive salary, flexible working More ❯

Network Manager – Hybrid Our client is urgently looking for an experienced, strategic-thinking Network Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid, with 3 days on-site each week. This is not a technical role – more a strategy-based, orchestrating Network Teams across the UK and Europe. You will lead a … team of high-performing analysts, overseeing the design, maintenance and continuous improvement of IT systems. You will combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership ensuring scalable and reliable infrastructure that provides 24/7 support to the business. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including a bonus (up to More ❯