1 to 25 of 54 Remote Strategic Planning Jobs in the North of England

+ Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Lead Innovation in Rail Software Engineering KO2's client, a leading provider of high-integrity embedded software solutions, is seeking a proactive and strategic leader to join as Head of Engineering Services. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of complex technical software projects for clients across the rail sector, ensuring safety … performance, and innovation. If you thrive on team leadership, project ownership, and strategic planning within technically demanding environments, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing services team in a dynamic and forward-thinking business. Your Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the software engineering services strategy to deliver high-quality outcomes to … in safety-critical or high-integrity software environments (e.g. EN 50128 or equivalent standards). Background in embedded software verification, performance analysis, or real-time systems. Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills. Why Join KO2's Client You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering culture that values innovation, personal growth, and meaningful contribution. The business More ❯

Join our Technology Leadership Team as we scale digital and financial inclusion across Africa. The Impact - Your strategic leadership will directly unlock technology solutions for millions of people across Africa who've been excluded from traditional financial services. We've already helped over 5 million customers access over $1.5 billion in credit, and your operational excellence could accelerate this … communities to access their first digital financial services. The Opportunity Mission-driven strategy : Every process you build helps expand financial inclusion for under-banked populations Immediate impact : See your strategic decisions improve lives in real-time, not just quarterly reports Global recognition : Join a company named by TIME 100 as one of the world's most influential and by … displaced over 2 million tonnes of emissions What You'll Do Partner with our CTO to develop and execute technology strategy that scales across African markets Lead OKR setting, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration across distributed engineering teams Oversee technology operations including resource planning, budgeting, vendor management, and compliance coordination Drive project management for strategic More ❯

product. About The Role An experienced and visionary Head of Development to lead our development team and drive the execution of our technical strategy. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of software development projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping the technical roadmap, mentoring … team of software developers and technical leads. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and career development. Build and maintain a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative development team. Strategic Planning Define and implement development strategies aligned with business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise projects and manage expectations. Oversee architectural decisions and ensure technical feasibility of product More ❯

required in the HRA's journey to develop its digital services for the research community 3. working with the Head of User Centred Design and the product team undertake strategic planning through service design responsible for ensuring the team takes a user-centred, evidence based approach to service design and delivery 4. considering the impact of new technologies More ❯

required in the HRA's journey to develop its digital services for the research community 3. working with the Head of User Centred Design and the product team undertake strategic planning through service design responsible for ensuring the team takes a user-centred, evidence based approach to service design and delivery 4. considering the impact of new technologies More ❯

Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery … with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices … to understand what would be expected for each technical skill listed). Please see below for the relevant skills for your role: SFIA Technical skills: Strategy & Architecture: Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level More ❯

Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery … with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices … to understand what would be expected for each technical skill listed). Please see below for the relevant skills for your role: SFIA Technical skills: Strategy & Architecture: Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level More ❯

Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery … with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices … to understand what would be expected for each technical skill listed). Please see below for the relevant skills for your role: SFIA Technical skills: Strategy & Architecture: Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level More ❯

Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery … with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices … to understand what would be expected for each technical skill listed). Please see below for the relevant skills for your role: SFIA Technical skills: Strategy & Architecture: Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level More ❯

Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery … with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices … to understand what would be expected for each technical skill listed). Please see below for the relevant skills for your role: SFIA Technical skills: Strategy & Architecture: Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level More ❯

Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery … with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices … to understand what would be expected for each technical skill listed). Please see below for the relevant skills for your role: SFIA Technical skills: Strategy & Architecture: Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level More ❯

programme and project managers. Key Responsibilities: Establish and enhance PMO frameworks, tools, and processes to support the technology portfolio. Define and implement project governance structures and reporting cadences. Support strategic planning and investment prioritization in line with business objectives. Monitor and report on portfolio performance, focusing on scope, cost, schedule, risk, and benefits. Ensure adherence to delivery practices … stage gates, RAID logs, dependency mapping, and benefits tracking. Maintain a centralized view of all technology projects and their interdependencies. Lead periodic portfolio reviews with senior stakeholders. Support resource planning, capacity tracking, and skills allocation across projects. Manage financial aspects, risk and change control, and stakeholder engagement. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in managing or leading a PMO within a More ❯

to a range of clients. Interpret business data, statistics, business intelligence and information in review meetings with clients to enabling them to better understand their business and markets. Design strategic account plans tailored to each client. Present each strategic account plan to management and can justify why it is the correct approach for the customer. Liaise with management … management skills Experience of working in a multi-product environment Demonstrable evidence of sales success and solution-based selling that focuses on the use of data Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and tactical decision making. Excellent presentation skill previous experience of presenting to an audience. Commercially awareness and have demonstrable business acumen Structured, disciplined, energetic, committed to individual More ❯

needs, lead vendor selection, and manage delivery from business case through to implementation. Day-to-day you will: Own the end-to-end delivery of MarTech transformation initiatives, from strategic planning and requirements gathering through to vendor selection, implementation, and business adoption. Act as a trusted advisor and point of contact for senior executive stakeholders, building strong relationships … assessments, including capability comparisons, solution fit, commercial considerations, and implementation approach. Facilitate discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews, and alignment sessions to surface requirements, challenge assumptions, and drive shared understanding. Translate strategic goals into detailed functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide delivery. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk logs, ensuring proactive issue resolution and transparent communication More ❯

overall business performance. This is an office-based role, with the occasional opportunity to work from home. Main Responsibilities There are five key areas of this role, which are: Strategic Alignment: Serve as the bridge between stores, office departments and IT, aligning technology with business goals. Understand business operations, objectives, and challenges deeply. Engage in strategic planning More ❯

optimising development processes, and ensuring that each product aligns with market demands and stakeholder expectations. You will act as the primary advocate for the product, leading its development through strategic planning, clear communication, and decisive prioritisation. Your responsibilities will include: Defining and communicating the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends Establishing a … and decisions Curating, prioritising, and managing the product backlog, ensuring clarity of user stories and acceptance criteria Continuously evaluating and adjusting priorities based on stakeholder input, market shifts, and strategic goals Working closely with development teams and the wider business to translate business needs into actionable features and deliverables Facilitating effective communication across teams to drive alignment and clarity More ❯

senior leaders Leading a technical team of test engineers Developing organisational level test approaches that implement all levels of a modern test pyramid in a cloud DevSecOps environment Setting strategic direction at organisational level for the design of AI and low-code/no-code test approaches involving test automation Designing, building, deploying and improving QAT test engineering capabilities. … the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Developing Self and Others Seeing the Big Picture Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 5 Test Analysis, Design and Execution - Level More ❯

senior leaders Leading a technical team of test engineers Developing organisational level test approaches that implement all levels of a modern test pyramid in a cloud DevSecOps environment Setting strategic direction at organisational level for the design of AI and low-code/no-code test approaches involving test automation Designing, building, deploying and improving QAT test engineering capabilities. … the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Developing Self and Others Seeing the Big Picture Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 5 Test Analysis, Design and Execution - Level More ❯

relevant to the tech sector. Craft and maintain detailed reports and dashboards, presenting data findings to both technical and non-technical team members effectively. Collaborate with product development and strategic planning teams, aligning data insights with overarching business objectives. Engage in pioneering projects, applying data analytics to navigate complex challenges and propel product innovation. Commit to continuous enhancement More ❯

seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Intelligence Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. You will work closely with various departments to understand their data needs and provide them with the necessary tools and reports to enhance their performance. Responsibilities Collaborate … implementation of BI solutions. Create detailed documentation of processes, including flowcharts using Visio, to support business analysis efforts. Provide insights and recommendations based on data findings to assist in strategic planning. Continuously monitor and improve existing BI tools and processes for enhanced efficiency. Skills Proficiency in SQL for database management and data extraction. Strong data analysis skills with the More ❯

Working under the vision set by the Principal Data Architect, you'll design robust data models, metadata systems, and governance frameworks to serve diverse stakeholders. Your leadership will span strategic planning, mentoring junior data architects, and aligning technical decisions with business objectives. If you thrive on architecting solutions that integrate emerging technologies such as cloud-native platforms, data … currently under-represented in the Home Office at this grade level. Appointments will be made on merit based on fair and open competition. In this role, you will translate strategic data vision into tangible designs and solutions, ensuring data assets are secure, well-structured, and aligned with evolving Home Office priorities. Partnering with Technical Architects, Principal Data Architects, and … to simplify complex data concepts for varied audiences, build consensus, and mentor peers. Awareness of industry advances in analytics tools, scalable data solutions, or data manipulation products to inform strategic decisions. SFIA capability framework Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) is the technical framework that sets the standard capability and development of alllevels in the Home Office. This is More ❯

Working under the vision set by the Principal Data Architect, you'll design robust data models, metadata systems, and governance frameworks to serve diverse stakeholders. Your leadership will span strategic planning, mentoring junior data architects, and aligning technical decisions with business objectives. If you thrive on architecting solutions that integrate emerging technologies such as cloud-native platforms, data … currently under-represented in the Home Office at this grade level. Appointments will be made on merit based on fair and open competition. In this role, you will translate strategic data vision into tangible designs and solutions, ensuring data assets are secure, well-structured, and aligned with evolving Home Office priorities. Partnering with Technical Architects, Principal Data Architects, and … to simplify complex data concepts for varied audiences, build consensus, and mentor peers. Awareness of industry advances in analytics tools, scalable data solutions, or data manipulation products to inform strategic decisions. SFIA capability framework Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) is the technical framework that sets the standard capability and development of alllevels in the Home Office. This is More ❯

be working on a retained basis with The University of Manchester, one of the UK's leading Universities, to recruit a Category Manager - IT. This key role will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across IT, digital infrastructure, software, and tech services within a complex and high-impact environment. The University of Manchester, a globally respected institution, is seeking … managing supplier relationships ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks - and contributing towards broader institutional goals like cyber security resilience and digital sustainability. Success in this role requires you to balance strategic planning with hands-on contract management while maintaining open communication channels with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Develop and implement effective category strategies across all IT, digital … and technology service areas to ensure alignment with the university's strategic objectives. Lead high-value tenders and complex contract negotiations for software, hardware, cloud solutions, digital infrastructure, licensing agreements, and managed services while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate closely with IT Services teams and other key stakeholders across the university to understand technical requirements and future plans for More ❯

be working on a retained basis with The University of Manchester, one of the UK's leading Universities, to recruit a Category Manager - IT. This key role will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across IT, digital infrastructure, software, and tech services within a complex and high-impact environment. The University of Manchester, a globally respected institution, is seeking … managing supplier relationships ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks - and contributing towards broader institutional goals like cyber security resilience and digital sustainability. Success in this role requires you to balance strategic planning with hands-on contract management while maintaining open communication channels with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Develop and implement effective category strategies across all IT, digital … and technology service areas to ensure alignment with the university's strategic objectives. Lead high-value tenders and complex contract negotiations for software, hardware, cloud solutions, digital infrastructure, licensing agreements, and managed services while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate closely with IT Services teams and other key stakeholders across the university to understand technical requirements and future plans for More ❯

of automation and orchestration (Power Automate, Azure Automation, RPA tools) Experience managing cloud platform providers and internal engineering functions Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and performance monitoring Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills Familiarity with agile delivery, value streams, and large-scale transformation programmes Desirable: Azure certifications, TOGAF, ITIL What We Offer A unique opportunity to shape More ❯