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segments. As a Sr. Business Development Manager, you will work on the development and execution of strategies to enhance Amazon's last-mile delivery solutions. This pivotal role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to revolutionize how millions of customers pickup and return their Amazon packages. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing and implementing expansion strategies for our PARP … network • Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with location providers • Working with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network growth • Analyzing performance metrics and driving continuous improvement • Managing complex, customer-impacting projects from conception to completion The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, possesses strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and thrives in a fast-paced … location network. The main tasks will be: - Generate and implement partner specific expansion plans in DE, AT and NL to grow our PARP network. - Creating long-lasting relationships with strategic partners and own our network expansion strategy end-2-end. - Work with location partners to ensure Amazon awareness, exposure, and ultimately growth increases. - Actively monitor partner's location performance More ❯

drive engagement and alignment in an agile change environment. Gather and translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical requirements, enabling development teams to create impactful features. Value Stream & Systems Thinking Visualise and optimise the end-to-end value stream for the Data Platform, identifying and addressing bottlenecks to maximise flow and reduce lead times. Apply systems thinking to … thought and creative solutions that benefit customers and colleagues. What Do We Need From You We're looking for someone who is not only technically proficient but also a strategic thinker with strong leadership and communication skills. Ideally, you'll bring: Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role within a data-driven environment. Strong knowledge of data … complex data needs into clear objectives. An analytical mindset, focused on delivering business value through data solutions. A deep understanding of the internal and external data landscape, influencing the strategic roadmap to meet future needs. A focus on service delivery, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation within the Data Platform. Strong people and communication capabilities, fostering collaboration and engagement across More ❯

OVERVIEW The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for building and leading our data engineering capabilities across EMEA and setting technical standards. This senior technical leadership role will drive the strategic vision for our data engineering practice, deliver complex client solutions, and grow the data engineering team to support our expanding client base. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams … to create scalable, efficient data architectures that power our AI and data analytics solutions. This role requires a technically excellent, strategic thinker with proven experience in leading data engineering teams and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions. JOB PURPOSE As part of the EMEA Data craft team, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our data engineering strategy, delivering … for action, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business stakeholders is essential to succeed in this role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the strategic development of our data engineering proposition and capabilities Set technical standards and best practices for data engineering across EMEA Guide and mentor data engineers, fostering a culture of technical More ❯

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by … Finance functions. Architecture & System Design: Demonstrate expertise in architecture frameworks, system integration, and data management. Business & Industry Knowledge: Understand operational needs and articulate leading practices for enterprise operating models. Strategic Advisory: Help clients leverage SAP, Oracle, or Workday applications to drive business success and competitive advantage. Digital Transformation Support: Guide clients through ERP transformations, including migration to SAP S …/4HANA and Intelligent Enterprise solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, senior leadership, and strategic alliance partners. Mentorship & Development: Support and mentor junior digital architects, fostering growth through formal management and informal coaching. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities More ❯

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by … Finance functions. Architecture & System Design: Demonstrate expertise in architecture frameworks, system integration, and data management. Business & Industry Knowledge: Understand operational needs and articulate leading practices for enterprise operating models. Strategic Advisory: Help clients leverage SAP, Oracle, or Workday applications to drive business success and competitive advantage. Digital Transformation Support: Guide clients through ERP transformations, including migration to SAP S …/4HANA and Intelligent Enterprise solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, senior leadership, and strategic alliance partners. Mentorship & Development: Support and mentor junior digital architects, fostering growth through formal management and informal coaching. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities More ❯

General Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Business Technology, the Technology Business Partner (ITBP) serves as the strategic interface and key liaison between the IT department and assigned business units. The core purpose of this role is to align technology solutions with business strategy, drive value from IT investments, and manage the relationship to ensure technology effectively supports and … enables business objectives. The ITBP acts as a trusted advisor to the business, providing strategic consulting on technology-related initiatives and bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders, acting as the primary IT point of contact for strategic initiatives. Understand business challenges, opportunities, and strategic goals to proactively identify and propose technology solutions. Strategy & Roadmap Development: Partner with business units to co-create and develop a technology roadmap that aligns with their strategic plans and priorities. Identify, screen, and evaluate new solution opportunities to address unmet internal and external customer needs. Prioritize projects and initiatives More ❯

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 ❯

All products and services are built with teachers and schools needs at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions. Role overview: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Product Manager to lead one or more of our core SaaS products or product lines. In this role, you'll take full accountability for your product's performance … for closing the loop on value realisation-ensuring initiatives deliver intended outcomes, and adjusting course based on results and insights. You'll thrive here if you combine a strong strategic mindset with the ability to execute in agile, iterative ways. Our product team and wider business are undergoing significant transformation, and this role is a unique opportunity to help … high-performing, outcome-driven product organisation. What You Need to Succeed Experience 5+ years in product management, ideally within a complex or multi-product SaaS environment. Proven experience leading strategic initiatives that span multiple functions and genuinely impacting the business trajectory. Knowledge Deep understanding of SaaS business models, performance metrics, and product-market dynamics. Strong command of product discovery More ❯

testing; currently doing a lot of modernization projects updating portfolio for statis dynamic and mobile testing • Project: Resource will be playing a key role in deploying components of the strategic solution for Application Security space and providing integration support - may work on several initiatives - project is in development stage (have gone through ideation and high level design) going into … VS. Average Candidate: • Someone who can work independently with stakeholders to implement solution from design, constantly able to update design - Crucial: taking initiative, strong problem solver and is a strategic thinker and can identify solution; experience using vulnerability and security testing tools to help with understanding of software composition (SAST, SCA, DAST), best will have used the tools themselves More ❯

various sources, you'll drive customer-centric solutions that address pain points and meet evolving customer needs. You will champion the reimagining of customer journeys in line with the strategic vision, ensuring seamless, intuitive, and digitally enabled experiences. Additionally, you'll drive collaboration across cross-functional teams, working with design, product, and technology stakeholders to prioritise and deliver strategic … integrating these into journey strategies, while fostering a culture of experimentation, testing, and continuous improvement. To be successful as a Customer Journey Strategy Manager, you should have experience with Strategic thinker with the ability to convert complex problems into innovative solutions, particularly in systems design, for broader journey transformation. Good influencing and stakeholder management skills, with experience delivering in … cross-functional, matrixed environments involving multiple stakeholders. Expertise in customer journey mapping and design thinking methodologies, collaborating closely with Journey Design Leads to produce high-quality journey artefacts. Skilled in developing future state strategies for multi-channel customer journeys Good commercial acumen, understanding how exceptional customer experiences drive positive business outcomes. Experience using customer data, market insights, and competitor More ❯

or a related discipline or qualified by experience. An advanced degree or recognised innovation management qualification would be advantageous. Strong track record of delivering impactful service transformation initiatives, demonstrating strategic vision and driving delivery and practical knowledge of implementing service, innovation and systems design approaches in large scale programmes. Strong strategic thinking, strategic leadership and influencing … skills. Demonstrated leadership in service design and transformation, including mentoring colleagues and contributing to best practice initiatives. Proven experience applying innovation methodologies such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile to solve complex service challenges and deliver user-centred solutions. Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary projects in multi-stakeholder environments along with experience of delivering innovative design-led solutions More ❯

stakeholders, ensuring alignment of needs through to strategy. Ensure successful delivery of changes to the Platform(s) both in terms of quality and value. You will play a critical strategic role in the success of the platform which underpins the delivery of great customer experiences. The role is accountable for the successful delivery of outputs, developing our central architecture … owning the product backlog and managing stakeholders. You will lead in a matrix environment, influencing your stakeholders across the organisation to drive strategic change. Working closely with product owners and managers, you'll ensure the successful delivery of a programme of work that will transform how Jisc operates internally and how it delivers products and services to our community. … the impact of change initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and resolving conflicts around requirements or outcomes. Deliverables-Driven Demonstrated ability to deliver key outputs and balance project work with operational responsibilities. Strategic Thinking Familiar with stakeholder mapping techniques (RACI knowledge is a plus) and experienced in applying ITIL principles across change management, service delivery, or product management. Security & Privacy by More ❯

Proven leadership experience in IT Systems - in a supervisory or lead capacity. Strong technical background in Microsoft Desktop and Server products, with a hands-on approach when needed. Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to align technology solutions with business objectives. Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Skilled in More ❯

in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts … PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world. Join our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a … client relationships while fostering high-performing and motivated teams. Design Excellence: Produce exceptional design deliverables across the entire design spectrum. Drive innovation, ensure quality, and consistently meet project deadlines. Strategic Leadership: Build teams that work on complex projects. Shape design approaches, influence client decisions, and mentor design colleagues. Contribute to business development by creating new client offers and enhancing More ❯

Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software solutions that drive exceptional user experiences and support business growth. This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on customer-centric platforms, working with modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer … commitment to quality engineering. Proven experience mentoring engineering teams and contributing to a high-performing development culture. Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical detail and business value effectively. Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals. Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies. Preferred Skills & Experience: Deep understanding of software architecture More ❯

to architect solutions using proven design patterns and reusable architecture assets. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access … principles including data modelling, pipelining, quality and management. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience working in client facing environments and a proven track record in meeting deadlines consistently. A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset. What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits More ❯

ability to architect solutions using proven design patterns and reusable architecture assets. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training … principles including data modelling, pipelining, quality and management. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience working in client facing environments and a proven track record in meeting deadlines consistently. A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package More ❯

very much a hands-on technical role in a Lead capacity for a seasoned engineer who can make an impact from day one, combining your technical know-how and strategic thinking to deliver the ongoing workplace technology strategy. You will engage with key stakeholders both in the UK and Australia, so communication skills and gravitas a crucial to More ❯

very much a hands-on technical role in a Lead capacity for a seasoned engineer who can make an impact from day one, combining your technical know-how and strategic thinking to deliver the ongoing workplace technology strategy. You will engage with key stakeholders both in the UK and Australia, so communication skills and gravitas a crucial to More ❯

strategy, data, media and creativity together to drive exceptional results. We're now hiring a Programmatic Lead to take charge of programmatic ad sales and delivery - blending technical expertise, strategic oversight, and hands-on revenue generation to drive success for retail media clients. What you'll do: Revenue Strategy & Delivery Own the client programmatic advertising sales strategy - from acquisition … and insights Work with the data team to build audience segmentation models and attribution frameworks Use tools like Google Analytics to enhance performance Client & Partner Leadership Act as a strategic partner to key clients, aligning campaigns with their commercial goals Advise on programmatic best practice e.g. brand safety, frequency capping, creative optimisation, etc. Stay ahead of trends in programmatic … including Ad Manager, AdSense, DV360, Campaign Manager Strong analytical and commercial skills - confident using Excel, SQL, GA4, data visualisation and reporting tools Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinker and team leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment Ideally degree-qualified (but experience matters more) Why GIG Retail? We are a values-led business that puts More ❯

user-first digital workplace that enhances productivity and collaboration across the enterprise. This role is critical to building and launching a new Digital Workplace capability, including selecting and onboarding strategic suppliers and transitioning them into service. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute a comprehensive Digital Workplace strategy aligned to business and IT goals. Lead a team of internal experts and … Experience managing complex supplier relationships and delivering at scale. Strong knowledge of ITSM (e.g. ServiceNow), Agile delivery, and service design frameworks. Ability to lead transformation in secure, regulated environments. Strategic thinker with a user-first mindset and strong stakeholder management skills. Understanding of hybrid work enablement, workplace analytics, IAM, cybersecurity, and accessibility. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer More ❯

a track record of sustainable process change. Proficient in capturing and defining user epics, stories, journeys & experience. Familiar with requirements analysis, classification and prioritisation techniques such as MoSCoW. Broad strategic thinker, with a clear vision and direction of world class operational excellence and able to see across business areas. Excellent presentation skills with strong analytical, oral communication, and technical More ❯

Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Python. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategy building, site analysis, and business intelligence, helping us derive actionable insights to drive strategic decisions and optimize pricing models. This role also requires strong business partnering skills, as the analyst will work closely with multiple stakeholders across the business and provide key support … company goals. Provide key analytical support to the in-country operations team, ensuring data-driven decision-making. Ensure data integrity and accuracy through thorough validation and quality checks. Utilize strategic thinking and independent initiative to identify opportunities for pricing optimization. Present findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and visually appealing manner. Continuously seek opportunities to improve data … processes, reporting efficiency, and strategic decision-making. Lead meetings and present findings to stakeholders. This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time. What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Logistics, or a related field. (Or Experience qualified) Proven experience with Power BI in building dashboards, reports More ❯

+ 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 ❯

Ansible for database server configurations. 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 our Knutsford, or Glasgow, locations. Purpose of the role To … 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 ❯