Strategic Thinking Jobs in Scotland

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Associate Director, Research and Computing Operations

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Asklepios Biopharmaceutical Inc
the value of our high-performance computing investments. As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research … and design Performance optimization Problem-solving and troubleshooting Security best practices Technical documentation Business & Management: Contract negotiation and management Budget planning and control Risk management Audit response and compliance Strategic planning Vendor management Cost-benefit analysis Interpersonal: Strong communication skills Stakeholder management Team collaboration Conflict resolution Customer service orientation Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains Leadership: Technical leadership … Project management Mentoring and knowledge transfer Change management Strategic thinking Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by: Infrastructure stability and performance improvements Stakeholder satisfaction levels Project delivery effectiveness Technical problem resolution metrics Team collaboration effectiveness Innovation and process improvements Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Consultant- ERP Architect

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Capgemini
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 ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Consultant- ERP Architect 1

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Capgemini
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 ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Engineer

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
OEG
foundation in SQL and data management, who has recently graduated from a Data Science or Data Engineering programme and is eager to apply their skills in a modern, forward-thinking environment. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust data solutions that support reporting, automation, and strategic decision-making across the business. The successful candidate will have … with a continuous improvement approach. Communication Skills: Capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Clear written and verbal communication style. Strong team player with a collaborative approach. Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to discussions on the evolution of data architecture. Passionate about using modern tools to drive business value. Willingness to learn and grow with the More ❯
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Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
S Three
or acting as a technical lead on security initiatives. Certifications such as AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or similar highly advantageous. Engineer-first mentality: solves security problems through systems thinking and automation. Strategic, yet pragmatic: balances best practice with business context. Proactive, communicative, and passionate about elevating security posture through innovation. MS Engineer & MS Data Scientist Associate Ability More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Cloud Governance Azure Change Manager

Glasgow, United Kingdom
eTeam Workforce Limited
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. Purpose of the role To lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and 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 … 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: Contract
Rate: GBP Daily
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Cloud Governance Azure Change Manager - Glasgow, Scotland + remote - 5-6 months+/MAX RATE: £437.5

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Octopus Computer Associates
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: Contract
Rate: GBP 438 Daily
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Senior Data Analyst - Business Quality

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Royal London
Analyst to join our Business Quality Control Team here at Royal London. This position is responsible for leading complex data analysis, developing analytical methodologies and data visualisations, and providing strategic insights to support critical business decisions. The role combines deep analytical expertise, ensuring the highest standards of data quality, accuracy, and integrity across the organisation. The Senior Data Analyst … all data tools developed within the Business Quality Control Team Lead the development of the dashboards to equip needs of Business Quality Team and wider stakeholders Define and develop strategic data tools to inform our Business Quality Control processes and decision-making Evaluate critical business processes and develop data-driven improvement strategies Carry out data quality assessments and improvement … data manipulation and visualisation tools including Excel, VBA, Python, R, Power BI and SQL Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into strategic business recommendations Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organisation Analytical leadership style with the ability to inspire and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Barclays Stress Testing Senior Manager

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent experience is preferred. Additional Skills and Attributes: You may be assessed on risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, as well as job-specific technical skills. Purpose of the role: To develop and implement the bank's financial plans and stress testing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Security Lead

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
technical and non-technical stakeholders. 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 Glasgow. Purpose of the role To build and maintain the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of R&D

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
GDi - An Oceaneering Company
manage their assets. GDi are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Head of R&D who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, leadership, and strategic direction of GDi’s R&D function, which underpins the development of innovative software solutions for asset management. The Head of R&D plays a key role in driving … innovation, technical excellence, and product delivery to meet current and emerging client and market needs. Key Activities & Accountabilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership to the R&D team, managing and mentoring the Software Product Manager, Software Account Manager and Software Delivery Manager. Ensure alignment between product vision, technical execution, and delivery schedules. Create a high-performance R&D culture … value to our customers Oversee software implementation and configuration Ensure all primary process are documented Report regularly to executive leadership on R&D progress, resource utilisation, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives. Act as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders, both internal and external, regarding product development status and direction. Support the commercial team with input into proposals More ❯
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Data Privacy Manager (BOC) VP / Team Lead

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
data held by the organization. You may be assessed on 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 Purpose of the role To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business … 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

Glasgow, 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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Senior Account Manager (Maternity Cover)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Wearerationale
Senior Account Manager (Maternity Cover) The position requires working with clients to develop strong, consultative relationships, and manage the delivery of creative and strategic projects. The role will involve working from the office a minimum of 3 days a week with the option to work from home 2 days a week. Summary Based on experience Job type Holidays … team away day Pay Living Wage Cycle to Work scheme 1. Company description We create impact At Rationale, we create impact by making the complex compelling. We are a strategic brand and content agency supporting clients in regulated markets to define, articulate and amplify what matters most to their audiences. We solve challenges with robust, strategic thinking. We … So we won't say that. But we are absolutely driven to make a difference. We're in it for the long-term We're focused on the sustainable, strategic growth of Rationale and the related development of our people. Thinking long-term is fundamental to the ongoing stability of our business and is what allows us to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Telephony Lead

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Diligenta
been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. Summary of the role The Telephony Lead will lead the strategic development, optimization, and management of telephony systems, ensuring they align with the organization's wider approach. The role involves leveraging new technologies to drive innovation, efficiency, and cost savings … resolve telephony issues, working closely with Core IT/Telephony support teams Oversee the telephony budget, ensuring it aligns with the financial goals of the organization and supports the strategic direction of the enterprise Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to ensure the team stays current with industry trends and technological advancements Collaborate with management, staying up to date … Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical initiatives with broader business strategies Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior management and promote cross-departmental collaboration Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation, cost reduction, and long-term sustainability In-depth knowledge of telephony and contact centre technologies End-to-End Telephony Architecture If you More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Backend Software Developer

Glasgow, UK
Barclays Bank PLC
orchestration tool will be beneficial. 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 Glasgow. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Business Development Manager

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Projectory
New Business Development (Sales) Full time Join our Growth Team as a Business Development Manager, driving new business opportunities in the defence and commercial sectors. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in navigating sales cycles and building key stakeholder relationships to fuel revenue growth. Responsibilities: • Identify and pursue new opportunities through research, networking, and prospecting. • Build trusted … customer relationships, addressing challenges with tailored solutions. • Acquire new clients via presentations, cold calling, and event attendance. • Ensure smooth onboarding and long-term client retention through strategic relationship management. • Present additional products and services to drive client growth. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals and client needs. • Report on activities and outcomes, maintaining accurate records. • Travel More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Scientist III, ROW AOP

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Amazon
Job ID: Amazon Development Centre (India) Private Limited The AOP (Analytics Operations and Programs) team is responsible for creating core analytics, insight generation and science capabilities for ROW Ops. We develop scalable analytics applications, AI/ML products and research More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Privacy Manager (BOC) VP

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
data held by the organization. You may be assessed on 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 Purpose of the role To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business … 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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Service Asset Configuration Manager

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Virgin Money
big things, and we have the roles to make that happen.An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Management for a manager to pick up the operational responsibility & drive strategic thinking for the Service Asset & Configuration Management (SACM) Team as a people leader, leading and inspiring them to deliver the best user experience whilst following auditable processes and … TOCS and the wider organisation. Management of SACM control risks and managing audit items effectively. Raising SACM awareness and capability (knowledge, skills and competence) of all colleagues across through strategic and focussed communication activities. We need you to have Strong leadership and experience of People Leading at various levels with a proven track record in the development of staff. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £57,000 - £82,000 per annum
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Data Quality and Governance Manager

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
Understanding of data privacy principles 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 Manchester (4PP), Glasgow or Northampton. Purpose of the role To More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
to simplify multi-layered concepts 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 The location of your role is Glasgow Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Computing Infrastructure Manager

Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow
introduce new infrastructure services to support research collaboration and innovation, driven by research requirements across multiple disciplines. 3. As part of the RCaaS senior team, develop a vision and strategic plans for University research infrastructure systems and related services, partnering with key stakeholders from across the University to establish a harmonised global approach, minimising unhelpful redundancy and promoting best …/or cost recovery of research computing infrastructure services. 6. Contribute actively to research computing infrastructure best practices and emerging threats and opportunities, providing expert guidance to shape the strategic direction of research computing infrastructure services, propagated through RCaaS and to local College, School and project-level provisions. 7. Oversee a sizeable number of complex infrastructure-based (or impacted … with proven ability to prioritise demands and meet deadlines, with an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity and a commitment to help create an inclusive culture. C2 Strategic thinker with the ability to step back from a problem and look at the wider environment requirements and constraints. C3 Ability to communicate a technological vision concisely and in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
and incident response mechanisms. This role also involves collaborating across GTIS and CTO, engaging with storage, data, and other product teams. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and consultative support to help teams improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency. To be successful in this role you should have: Proficiency in Programming and Scripting - This includes expertise … vital for maintaining system reliability. 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. The successful candidate can either be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) or Glasgow Campus . Purpose … need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. 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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Product Design Director (City of Edinburgh)

Edinburgh, UK
myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
your team, the entire design process from ideation to implementation, ensuring high-quality output that align with brand standards. User-Centered Design: Advocate for user-centered design principles, facilitating strategic Design Thinking workshops, collaborating with the user research team and using test-to-learn approaches to inform design decisions. Performance: Establish metrics to measure the impact of design … on business outcomes, iterating on processes as necessary. Key Skills & Requirements 15+ years of experience in product design with strengths in design thinking, UX and UI design. At least 5 years experience leading diverse teams from the front, managing multiple projects simultaneously and making informed decisions quickly. Must have proven experience in driving high-quality app design. Must have … degree in Design, HCI, or related field; Master's degree preferred. Strong communication skills to articulate design concepts to stakeholders effectively. Proven record of applying, facilitating and running Design Thinking processes. Deep knowledge of UX, service design methodologies, design principles. High-level of visual and UI design craft and proven ability to lead others by example. Proficiency in design More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Strategic Thinking
Scotland
10th Percentile
£71,226
25th Percentile
£71,250
Median
£79,411
75th Percentile
£83,738
90th Percentile
£100,500