Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Midlands

1 to 25 of 71 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Midlands

Product Manager Lead

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
with stakeholders to ensure goal alignment, champion engagement, and drive the successful launch of impactful solutions that address the regions evolving transport needs. A strong grasp of data analytics, strategic product management, agile methodologies, and technical architecture principles is essential to drive the continuous delivery of high-quality, user-focused products. You will also lead and mentor small, project … based delivery teamsensuring their outputs are aligned with programme objectives, timelines, and budgetswhile delivering transformative digital tools and services that support the strategic ambitions of the West Midlands. What you will be doing Lead the identification of critical service delivery pain points and strategic opportunities, translating them into compelling product strategies and roadmaps Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders … applications Deep understanding and practical application of user-centered design principles, technology capabilities, and data-drive decision making Expertise in a range of product management principles and approaches Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Product Management related courses or training Location. The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Part Time
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Digital Business Analyst

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps) Experience with data analysis and visualisation platforms Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (especially Excel) Basic understanding of programming concepts and database structures Soft Skills: Strategic thinking and problem-solving prowess Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong attention to detail Team collaboration and leadership abilities Adaptable and eager to learn Efficient time management … and prioritisation skills Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a genuine impact, apply today! How to Apply: Ready to dive into this exciting role? Send your CV and a cover letter More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £600/day
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Graduate Programme 2026

Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
MHR International UK Limited
Product, Software Development, and Professional Services. This is your opportunity to explore different functions, discover where your strengths lie, and build a well-rounded skillset. Through structured placements and strategic project work, you'll gain a deep understanding of how a successful technology business operates while developing key professional competencies. Your Team Throughout each rotation, you'll be supported … impactful campaigns and events. Your Impact Your fresh perspective and proactive attitude will bring value to every team you join. Whether you're contributing ideas to research, supporting a strategic business task, or managing sustainability projects, your work will shape real outcomes across the organisation. By developing your communication, teamwork, relationship-building, and time management skills, you'll be … information and engage audiences. Proactive mindset, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in response to challenges and change. Strong time management, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation. Openness to feedback and a commitment to personal development. Recent graduates (within the last 2 years) who More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Solution Architect CDE BIM

Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for designing scalable, secure, and innovative SaaS solutions? We're looking for a Solution Architect to lead the technical vision and delivery of cutting-edge platforms, including Common Data Environments (CDE), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and enterprise integrations. Belcan Workforce Solutions are hiring on a 6 month basis - Inside IR35 - Hybrid More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £400 - £500 per day
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Business Change Management

CV35 0RR, Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Envisage Recruitment Limited
initiatives. You will act as a change agent, employing proven methodologies to ensure changes are implemented smoothly and successfully, with minimal disruption to business operations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage complex projects, coach junior professionals, and embed best practices across the IT landscape. Key Responsibilities: • Lead Change Management: Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £33.00/hour
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Business Change Management

Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
initiatives. You will act as a change agent, employing proven methodologies to ensure changes are implemented smoothly and successfully, with minimal disruption to business operations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage complex projects, coach junior professionals, and embed best practices across the IT landscape. Key Responsibilities: • Lead Change Management: Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Customer Outcomes and CX Reporting Senior Manager

Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK
Barclays Bank Plc
regulatory reporting, including oversight of reporting on our Consumer Duty embedment, customer outcomes, and complaints. Designing and delivering actionable dashboards and reporting frameworks that surface key insights and drive strategic decisions. This includes leading the development of joined-up views of customer experience, connecting data across journeys, channels, and touchpoints. You will be championing continuous improvement through evidence-based … in meaningful reporting and insight. 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 can be based in either Northampton or London. Purpose of the role To support … employees on performance and contributing 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 has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Senior Data Analyst, Financial Strategy and Customer Operations

leicester, midlands, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Iron Mountain
Director of Financial Strategy and Customer Operations, you will play a key part in supporting our expanding contract logistics and on-demand storage operations. This role is for a strategic thinker who can transform complex data into actionable insights that improve efficiency, drive profitability, and enhance the customer experience. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and data visualisation More ❯
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Senior Data Analyst, Financial Strategy and Customer Operations

Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Iron Mountain
Director of Financial Strategy and Customer Operations, you will play a key part in supporting our expanding contract logistics and on-demand storage operations. This role is for a strategic thinker who can transform complex data into actionable insights that improve efficiency, drive profitability, and enhance the customer experience. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and data visualisation More ❯
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Head of Tech & Business Intelligence

Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Hammonds Furniture Limited
helpdesk and support operations, delivering responsive, efficient support across all departments. Drive IT process improvements and integrations to improve workflows and user experience. Lead technology projects that align with strategic transformation initiatives. Business Intelligence & Data Build and maintain a centralised, trusted data platform that delivers real-time, dynamic insights. Deliver high-quality dashboards, reports, and analytics tools that inform … Hammonds' cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations. Act as the company's Designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) , managing risk and ensuring privacy best practices. Strategic Business Partnership Work closely with business leaders to identify needs and deliver technology and data solutions that enable smarter decision-making and operational excellence. Support cross-functional projects, ensuring … transformation goals. How you will succeed: You are an experienced tech leader with a track record of delivering business value through technology and data. You balance operational excellence with strategic thinking and are confident leading teams, managing change, and driving cross-departmental collaboration. You'll thrive if you can: Translate complex problems into smart, scalable solutions Lead high More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Commercial Data Analyst - Pricing & Promo

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Holland & Barrett International Limited
business functions, and a central Business Intelligence team focused on cross-functional reporting and performance enablement. Together with our Data Engineering and Data Science colleagues, we make data a strategic lever to achieve H&B's goals. As a Commercial Analyst in the Core Business Analytics team, you'll support stakeholders across Pricing, Category, Commercial, and Supply to shape … specific questions to understand your approach to relevant challenges An interview with the Hiring Manager to explore your experience and motivations A case study to demonstrate problem-solving and strategic thinking A follow-up review to delve deeper into your insights and approach Short More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Director of Product Development

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
DJS Executive Search Limited
electronic, firmware and software domains. The Role: Reporting to the Senior VP, as the Director of Product Development , in this role you will drive innovation, product lifecycle excellence, and strategic alignment across the business area. Candidates will ideally have a strong background in electro-mechanical and/or embedded software based systems. In addition, you will also be responsible … to: defining and executing long-term technology and product roadmaps aligned with business goals and market trends operating as a key part of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision making and direction of the business overseeing full product lifecycle from concept to commercialisation and through to retirement across hardware, firmware and software driving new product development (NPD … deliver customer-centric solutions promoting secure-by-design practices, modular architecture, and scalable system designs As the Director of Product Development, you will be required to operate at a strategic level to devise, implement and influence at all levels throughout the business. The Candidate: Ideally of graduate standard, or higher, from within an engineering, computer science or related discipline More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Business Analyst

Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Winvic Construction Ltd
Business Analyst Department: IT Reports To: Senior Strategic Programme Manager Location: Northampton office Employment Type: Maternity Cover What It’s All About - The Role The Business Analyst will support the Senior Strategic Programme Manager in driving critical initiatives that align with the company's long-term vision and objectives. The Analyst will gather and analyse data, develop insights … and assist in the planning and execution of high impact, IT related projects across various business units. This role requires a high level of analytical thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of key IT strategic projects. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather and analyse datasets to identify trends, opportunities … and risks. Utilise reports and dashboards to inform decision-making. Project Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic projects. Monitor progress, identify potential roadblocks, and recommend solutions to keep projects on track. Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to collect relevant information and support the alignment of project objectives. Prepare presentations and status More ❯
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Business Analyst

kettering, midlands, united kingdom
Winvic Construction Ltd
Business Analyst Department: IT Reports To: Senior Strategic Programme Manager Location: Northampton office Employment Type: Maternity Cover What It’s All About - The Role The Business Analyst will support the Senior Strategic Programme Manager in driving critical initiatives that align with the company's long-term vision and objectives. The Analyst will gather and analyse data, develop insights … and assist in the planning and execution of high impact, IT related projects across various business units. This role requires a high level of analytical thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of key IT strategic projects. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather and analyse datasets to identify trends, opportunities … and risks. Utilise reports and dashboards to inform decision-making. Project Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic projects. Monitor progress, identify potential roadblocks, and recommend solutions to keep projects on track. Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to collect relevant information and support the alignment of project objectives. Prepare presentations and status More ❯
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Operations Director

grantham, midlands, united kingdom
Teledyne Microwave UK
Operations Director, you will be accountable for all aspects of this manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production whilst maintaining quality standards and safety regulations. This role involves strategic thinking, budget management, and leadership of our Lincoln Operations team to achieve TMUK goals. You will have full site responsibility as the senior person in TMUK Lincoln, reporting … companywide to ensure a smooth operational delivery to external and internal customers. Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational health and identify areas for improvement. Oversee strategic procurement direction to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and services. Be an active and contributing member of our TMUK Senior Leadership Team, continuing our journey to double in More ❯
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Operations Director

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Teledyne Microwave UK
Operations Director, you will be accountable for all aspects of this manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production whilst maintaining quality standards and safety regulations. This role involves strategic thinking, budget management, and leadership of our Lincoln Operations team to achieve TMUK goals. You will have full site responsibility as the senior person in TMUK Lincoln, reporting … companywide to ensure a smooth operational delivery to external and internal customers. Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational health and identify areas for improvement. Oversee strategic procurement direction to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and services. Be an active and contributing member of our TMUK Senior Leadership Team, continuing our journey to double in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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PMO Support Manager

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated … conflicting priorities and re organise and adjust work as required Skills for manipulating information using highly developed knowledge of a wide range of software with advanced keyboard skills Desirable Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be More ❯
Employment Type: Fixed-Term
Salary: £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year
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UX/UI Designer

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays
Passion for mentoring junior designers. 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 has the option to work from either Northampton or Manchester. Purpose of the role More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Front-End Developer

Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms is a plus Knowledge of Python is highly desirable to collaborate with the AI team Comfortable working independently in early-stage, fast-paced environments Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial spirit and excellent communication skills More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
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Account Manager (Fully Remote)

Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Crestwave Solutions
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 ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £40000 - £50000/annum + commission + 7k car allowance
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Head of Programme Delivery

northampton, midlands, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pertemps Network Group
with exposure to SAP SuccessFactors or similar enterprise platforms. Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional programmes with complex interdependencies, delivering on time, on budget, and aligned with strategic priorities. Demonstrated success in building, leading, and motivating diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, creating an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued and able to contribute fully. Strong stakeholder and relationship … across organisational boundaries. Experience in establishing and managing effective programme governance and delivery frameworks. Strong understanding of data governance, organisational design, change management, and cultural transformation. Confident in balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to unblock challenges and drive progress. Track record of delivering large-scale change and innovation across complex stakeholder landscapes. Excellent understanding of digital More ❯
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Lead Service Designer

Telford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
F5
Proven track record leading service design in government/public services Strong understanding of GOV.UK service standard Expertise in inclusive and accessible design Experience mentoring and coaching design teams Strategic thinking and ability to communicate design vision to senior leaders Degree or equivalent experience in Service Design, UX, Interaction Design, or similar Desirable extras Experience in consultancy and More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Data Governance Business Partner

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays
Experience in change managementand delivery. 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 is a hybrid role and can be based in either Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Disaster Recovery Manager

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Amtis Professional Ltd
plans and procedures to support the robustness and integrity of business applications, IT operations and critical 3rd party IT providers within the supply chain. This role requires an active, strategic thinker with good leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with 3rd parties. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery strategies and plans. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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Senior Dev Ops Engineer

Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Computer Futures
a competitive salary of circa 70,000 per annum, reflecting the high level of expertise required. This position requires someone who is not only technically proficient but also a strategic thinker capable of working independently. If you are driven by technological challenges and can deliver high-quality solutions, we encourage you to apply! To find out more about Computer More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 65,000 - 75,000 Annual
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Strategic Thinking
the Midlands
10th Percentile
£52,100
25th Percentile
£55,430
Median
£62,500
75th Percentile
£75,625
90th Percentile
£90,000