Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Midlands

1 to 25 of 87 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Midlands

Azure Product Delivery Lead

Great Houghton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
and best practices. Azure certifications You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this 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 Knutsford and Glasgow. Purpose of the role To lead and manage … 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 … the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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EDP Project Governance Manager

Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Expleo UK LTD
our customer on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in developing complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation, and plans for EDP projects. The ideal candidate will support the strategic governance of our overall product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, digital … with the EDP portfolio strategy, including cybersecurity threats, compliance issues, and operational challenges. Coordinate and support the planning and execution of technology and innovation management events, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Manage operational logistics and stakeholder engagement for innovation initiatives, including vendor coordination, technology setup, and post-event analysis to drive continuous improvement More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Oracle Fusion Lead Enterprise Data Architect

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Smartedge Solutions Ltd
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. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Azure Devops Engineer

Coventry, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
UBDS
Certifications (preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate. HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate. Attributes: Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Performance & Data Analyst

Ilkeston, United Kingdom
Erewash Health Partnership
Job summary The Senior Performance & Data Analyst is a senior position within a small, yet dynamic organisation. You will be responsible for Data, Reporting, Analysis and Data Quality for the PCN, constituting of 11 GP Practices, serving a population of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40000.00 - £52000.00 a year
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Head of Strategy and Transformation

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Page Executive
making, and support the GPA's mission to deliver smarter, better, greener estate. In parallel, the role will stay connected to Government-wide Digital, Data & AI strategies to ensure strategic alignment. This is a high-impact role requiring strategic thinking, technical expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and change leadership. Acting as a senior advisor on digital and data … items, providing strategic direction for digital transformation programmes and data maturity improvement across the GPA. Job Description The Head of Strategy & Transformation plays a critical leadership role in helping shape and drive the GPA's digital and data vision alongside peers in the team. This individual will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and transformation agenda across … be looking at other services, such as predictive analytics or machine learning, improving the use of existing systems, or it could be helping to better embed change. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Support the CDIO with the implementation of GPA's Digital and Data Strategies, ensuring a cohesive and structured approach. Ensure digital & data delivery objectives align with the strategies More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Product Manager II - (12 month FTC)

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
BlackLine
to a successful completion, always have an opinion, and provide visionary leadership for their teams. DUTIES As Product Manager II, you own the full creation of the roadmap, make strategic decisions about the direction of your product, show good decision-making to balance delivery quality and development team happiness, keep development team informed about the long-term vision, and … quantitative skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously Other: Advanced customer knowledge, technical knowledge, teamwork, decision-making, strategic thinking, and leadership Expert in terms of product scope, communication, independence, and details & quality We're Even More Excited If You Have: Understanding of accounting and finance concepts More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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SRE Lead

Great Houghton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
development using REST/SOAP. 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 will be based in Knutsford. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques … 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 … the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Engineering Manager - OSS and Tools

Great Houghton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
two Engineering Managers - one aligned to Network Assurance and the other focused on OSS & Tools Product Design & Management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of strategic platforms and services in a dynamic, large-scale technology environment. To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Expertise designing and delivering products for Zero touch … of Zero Touch Ops. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The successful candidate will be based in 1CP, London. Purpose of the role To lead and … 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 People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Tech Resilience Analyst

Great Houghton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
key stakeholders in those areas 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 Location is Knutsford Purpose of the role To develop, implement, and maintain an effective resilience strategy More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Global Head of People Operations

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Simply Business
000+ employees in the UK, US and Poland. Reporting the Global Chief People Officer and a member of the Global People Leadership Team, this pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in optimizing People Operations functions and a passion for leveraging data and technology to continue our transformation of service delivery, process documentation, and knowledge … management. This leader will lead our capabilities in creating one SB employee experience, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop and execute a strategic plan to unify our location-based teams to drive one employee experience. Enhancement of Self Service Capabilities : Leverage technology, data and AI/ML to evolve … policy development and drive an audit culture Experience and Professional Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in HR operations or HR technology, with a focus on strategic planning, data and analysis, and process optimization. Strong legal and regulatory knowledge and experience in both the UK and US labor markets Experience with establishing new HR processes and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Oracle

Great Houghton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
effectively with cross-functional teams. 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 will be based in our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To apply software … 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 … the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Principal Data Analyst

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
BBC Group and Public Services
is your chance to shape how the BBC Finance division uses data to drive smarter decisions.You'll lead the development of advanced analytics, build compelling BI dashboards, and guide strategic thinking across finance. By translating complex data into clear insights, you'll empower stakeholders and influence real change. It's a unique opportunity to be part of a … into powerful stories and decisions. If you want to lead change, influence outcomes, and work where data truly matters, this is your opportunity. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: Lead strategic thinking in analyticsby identifying opportunities where advanced methods can deliver value within BBC Finance. Deliver high-impact analytical projectsthat support financial decision-making through effective data collection, measurement … SAC, Power BI, and Tableau to provide actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Champion analytics across the organisationby educating non-technical colleagues on the value of data insights in achieving strategic goals. Build trusted relationships and influenceby collaborating with Technology, Product, and Finance teams to embed analytics into core finance processes. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Demonstrated analytical expertise More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Engineering

Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Automobile Association
transforming how we deliver roadside services - leveraging cutting-edge technology, agile ways of working, and a bold vision for the future. We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Engineering to lead our Roadside IT function through a major transformation programme. This is a rare opportunity to modernise legacy systems, simplify a complex technology estate, and … where your leadership and ideas will shape the future of mobility. What will I be doing? Lead the end-to-end technical deliveryacross Roadside value streams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and high-quality outcomes. Drive engineering transformationby implementing a Scaled Agile Framework, modernising legacy systems, and simplifying a complex technology estate. Oversee multi-project deliveryacross value streams, ensuring … frameworks, and methodologies. What do I need? Proven experience leading engineering transformation within a Scaled Agile Framework, modernising legacy systems, and simplifying complex technology estates. Strong track record of strategic technical delivery across multiple projects and value streams, with deep expertise in the full software delivery lifecycle. Inspiring and collaborative leadership style , with the ability to engage, motivate, and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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AI and Automation Architect - Manager

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hays
of bureaucracy and dreaming of somewhere your voice can actually shape the future? This is your opportunity to break from the crowd and make a real impact.Join a forward-thinking firm that's rewriting what it means to be a premium adviser in the middle market. They're scaling fast, and they are looking for passionate, technically gifted professionals … life from concept to enterprise rollout Expand and evolve a portfolio of automation and AI products with global reach Stay on the pulse of emerging technologies and drive their strategic application What you'll need to succeed Solid track record in AI/automation architecture and delivery Fluent in Python, Java, and R; comfortable across cloud platforms like AWS … Azure, or Google Cloud Deep understanding of Automation Anywhere, Azure AI, and agent-based automation tools Strategic thinker and tech problem-solver with a flair for stakeholder engagement A natural leader-ready to mentor and inspire a future-facing team Desirable but not essential: Experience in professional services, particularly in tax compliance or advisory Awareness of data privacy, ethics More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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Deputy Director Technology Services

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
UK Health Security Agency
post holder will be expected to think strategically in terms of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Group, operating model, governance, risk, security, resilience, tooling, partners, cost, performance, and transformation. Thinking creatively, the post holder will be expected to understand and apply best practice from technology and service operations and more broadly, from outside these disciplines and the healthcare domain. …/direction at all organizational levels, both internally and external. Espouse a modern products/platforms/cloud-first approach. Be a proactive problem-solver, have advanced critical and strategic thinking skills, have strong attention to detail, have a strong understanding of business processes and the integration of technological processes, be self-motivated and proactive going beyond the … record of successfully migrating legacy, on-premises applications to the cloud, as well as optimizing a hybrid, multi-cloud environment. Be a proactive problem-solver, have advanced critical and strategic thinking skills, have strong attention to detail, have a strong understanding of business processes and the integration of technological processes, be self-motivated and proactive going beyond the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £81000.00 - £117800.00 a year
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E-Commerce Website Manager

Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Advanced Total Supplies Ltd
Shopify, or similar), SEO best practices, and basic HTML/CSS knowledge. Strong Communication Skills Ability to convey ideas effectively across teams, engage stakeholders, and write compelling website content. Strategic Thinking Capable of developing and executing website strategies aligned with business goals to maximize engagement and conversions. Attention to Detail Ensures website functionality, accuracy, and brand consistency across More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000
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Transactional Services Manager

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
NHS
difficult issues where there may be several courses of action. Ability to identify variances and investigate to ensure that all appropriate actions are undertaken independently or with minimal supervision. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Planning & Organisation Skills Able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Digital

Newcastle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Publicis Groupe
and Publicis teams in London and other markets. You will lead three sub-teams within EMEA Digital Services: Digital Planning, Channel Leads (Programmatic, Social, Search), and Data & Technology. This strategic role requires driving innovation, growth, and efficiency for Disney and Publicis, with overarching responsibility for Digital Marketing across Disney's key sectors: Disney Entertainment (Streaming, Film, Theatrical, Networks) Disney … Parks, Experiences & Products ESPN You will lead a team building future models for Publicis and delivering excellence in AI, media, data, technology, and innovation. Responsibilities About the work Strategic Leadership Set vision for Publicis Imagine in Digital Marketing, Data & Technology. Drive adoption across Disney and Publicis teams. Align digital marketing strategies with company goals. Identify emerging trends and technologies … of working within Digital Services and across departments. Client Engagement Build relationships with senior Disney stakeholders (Marketing Directors, VPs). Monitor and improve client satisfaction scores. Position as a strategic partner for digital transformation, CRM, and data & technology services. Digital Strategy Oversee digital strategies produced by teams, seeking continuous improvement. Connect cross-disciplinary work to demonstrate value to stakeholders. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data & Analytics - Product and Supplier Management

Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rsgroup
hybrid role, offering a combination of being able to work remotely and from our Corby, or Manchester office. Overview of the Role We're looking for a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as Head of Data & Analytics - Product and Supplier Management (P&SM). Based in the UK, at either our Corby or Manchester site, with … function. Embedding performance insights into business strategies and holding stakeholders accountable. Driving continuous improvement through advanced analytics, automation, and agile methodologies. Partnering with senior leaders across functions to influence strategic decisions and investment. Leading key projects and performance reviews, identifying root causes and actionable insights. Championing a culture of data excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. About You Proven leadership … expertise in Product and Supplier Management and end-to-end business processes. Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Power BI, SAP Business Objects, and data warehouse systems. Strategic thinker with strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercially astute, results-driven, and passionate about driving change through data. Experience in Agile methodologies and a strong understanding of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data & Analytics Manager - Product and Supplier Management

Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rsgroup
function. Embedding performance insights into business strategies and holding stakeholders accountable. Driving continuous improvement through advanced analytics, automation, and agile methodologies. Partnering with senior leaders across functions to influence strategic decisions and investment. Leading key projects and performance reviews, identifying root causes and actionable insights. Championing a culture of data excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. About You Proven leadership … Deep expertise in Product and Supplier Management and end-to-end business processes. Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in tools like PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, and data warehouse systems. Strategic thinker with strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercially astute, results-driven, and passionate about driving change through data. Experience in Agile methodologies and a strong understanding of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Delivery Manager

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
month contract with potential to go permanent Hays is proud to be supporting a major transformation programme within a local council's Customer Services team. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering complex programmes that drive real change? We're looking for a Lead Delivery Manager to join our clients' IT & Digital team and lead the More ❯
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: £30.00 - £40.00 per hour
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Workforce Technology Engineering Manager

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Capital One
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire IT Delivery Lead About the role We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead with a technical background and strong interpersonal skills. You will manage a team of 4 engineers to deliver new More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Strategic Adoption Execution Lead

Great Houghton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays Bank PLC
Join us as a Strategic Adoption Execution Lead to guide the successful implementation and adoption of new platform technologies across the organization. In this role you will develop and execute strategies that support effective user engagement, ensuring the platform is integrated seamlessly into day-to-day workflows and contributes to achieving key business outcomes. You will collaborate with a … By fostering open communication, promoting user enablement, and driving continuous improvement, this role plays a critical part in maximizing the impact of technology investments. To be successful as a Strategic Adoption Execution Lead , you should have experience with: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build alignment, and support strategy-making through constructive dialogue and collaboration. Experienced in data evaluation, with … technology-focused roles. Some other highly valued skills may include: Proficient in containerization technologies, contributing to platform modernization, tech debt remediation, and migration efforts. Familiar with AWS products, supporting strategic cloud adoption and technical debt resolution. Knowledgeable in middleware technologies, enabling scalable and sustainable solution adoption. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Asset & Wealth Management - Software Engineer - Associate - Birmingham

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
WeAreTechWomen
of markets . Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building … scale to ever increasing needs of the business. We are looking for strong java developers with good understanding of database concepts to join our team to help in this strategic build out. Our team of engineers build solutions to the most complex problems and have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Strategic Thinking
the Midlands
10th Percentile
£34,625
25th Percentile
£52,500
Median
£60,000
75th Percentile
£73,750
90th Percentile
£90,000