1 to 25 of 85 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the South East

Digital Commerce Consultant (FTC)

Hiring Organisation
VML Enterprise Solutions
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Temporary
Salary
Competitive salary
deliver value. You'll be the bridge between the client and our team's expertise, leading consultancy engagements and managing key stakeholder relationships. Strategic Thinking: Provide strategic guidance, conduct business analysis, and develop compelling proposals and roadmaps. You'll bring clarity to ambiguous situations and solve complex … people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday. AT VML Enterprise Solutions Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers ...

Analytics Manager

Hiring Organisation
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£75,000 - £90,000 per annum
deliver high-impact client-facing projects. Sitting at the intersection of data, product, and commercial teams, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across some of the UK's most prominent banks and mortgage lenders. You'll manage a small team of analysts while staying close … support 2-3 analysts; oversee workload and ensure high-quality output Client-Facing Analytics : Present insights directly to clients, translating complex data into strategic value Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with product, commercial, and presales teams to develop tailored solutions Strategic Thinking : Stay ahead of market trends ...

Programme Manager

Hiring Organisation
Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd
Location
Chertsey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
dynamic buy-and-build strategy . As we integrate multiple operating companies and scale rapidly, we’re seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead strategic, technological, and operational initiatives that shape the future of Smart Retail. Why Join Us? Impact at Scale – Your work will influence major transformation projects … across a fast-growing business. Strategic Leadership – Drive programmes that align with Compass Group’s long-term vision. Flexibility & Autonomy – Remote/mobile working with the backing of a global leader. Career Growth – Be part of a sector that’s expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities. What ...

Product Owner - Digital & Customer Experience

Hiring Organisation
Akkodis
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£55,000 - £62,500 per annum
Digital Product Owner 9 Month FTC We're partnering with a forward-thinking organisation to hire a Digital Product Manager who will take ownership of the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimisation of customer-facing and/or internal digital products. This role sits at the heart of the business … intuitive, user-centred experiences Partner with engineering teams to deliver high-quality features on time Prioritise the product backlog based on impact, effort, and strategic value Lead product launches and manage post-launch optimisation Track and report on product performance using KPIs and analytics Collaborate with stakeholders across marketing ...

Lead Data Architect

Hiring Organisation
TPXImpact Holdings Plc
Location
South East London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£70,000
Were looking for a Lead Data Architect to join our Technology Strategy and Architecture practice. This is a strategic role that deals with data holistically across an organisation. Lead Data Architects drive digital transformation from a data perspective, supporting clients to define the vision for data in their organisation. … mentoring junior colleagues Skills Communicating between the technical and non-technical ability to interpret and negotiate between needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders Strategic thinking ability to define and evaluate strategies Communicating data - turn complex data into clear and well understood solutions Data innovation - identify opportunities ...

Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
Akkodis
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
platforms using modern technologies such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and other tools that enable fast data storage, querying, and exposure. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on technical skills and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions. Key Responsibilities: Architect and design AI-driven data ...

Head of IT

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£90,000 - £100,000 per annum
will: Lead and manage the UK IT team, ensuring delivery of high-quality IT solutions, services, and projects. Act as a strategic business partner, aligning IT strategy with business objectives. Oversee application management and support, implementing agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and ITIL-based processes. Drive IT landscape harmonisation … Service Management and leading complex change projects. Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Key Skills: Strategic thinking and problem-solving. Customer-focused mindset. Ability to manage conflict and drive change. Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills. Why Join ...

Programme Manager

Hiring Organisation
South East Water
Location
Snodland, Kent, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85000/annum
critical initiatives. You'll move beyond managing individual projects to overseeing a portfolio of interdependent work, ensuring every deliverable aligns with our long-term strategic goals. Whether you are looking for a high-impact role that values your expertise or you're a rising leader ready to steer multi … organisation. Main Responsibilities As our Programme Manager, you will be the driving force behind a portfolio of change. Your day-to-day will involve: Strategic Leadership: Managing and coordinating a portfolio of interdependent projects from initiation to closure, providing high-level leadership to project managers. Portfolio Oversight: Developing overarching ...

Head of IT

Hiring Organisation
Hays
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£90,000
strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business goals, and driving innovation to optimise processes and deliver business value. You'll act as a strategic partner to other departments, identifying and implementing digital solutions that support their operations. The role involves managing the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including … engage a diverse IT team. You must be able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and build strong relationships across departments. Strategic thinking, sound decision-making, and a focus on long-term growth and cost-effectiveness are key attributes for this role. A thorough understanding ...

Senior Creative Designer

Hiring Organisation
Chambers and Partners
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
responsible for building design maturity within the organisation. The ideal candidate for this role will combine strong creative leadership with hands-on design skills, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset. As a senior design leader in a small but growing team, you must be proactive, adaptable, and able … operate at both strategic and executional levels. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners ...

Product Owner

Hiring Organisation
Gerrard White
Location
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
SaaS environments Strong grasp of Agile ways of working , backlog management, and sprint planning Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Experience with ERP platforms (Odoo experience is highly desirable) Nice to Have (But Not Essential) Odoo functional or technical ...

AI Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
Akkodis
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£65,000 - £95,000 per annum
deep expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performace data platofrms using modern tech including MongoDB, redis, Elasticsearch and others. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on technical skills and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions. Key Responsibilities: Architect AI-driven data platforms supporting ...

Business Intelligence Lead

Hiring Organisation
Feather Grey Consulting
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, etc.). Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to communicate insight to senior stakeholders. The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery in a fast-paced SME environment. Experience in retail tech, SaaS, or other data-driven product businesses ...

Business Intelligence (BI) Lead

Hiring Organisation
Feather Grey Consulting
Location
MK16, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£1 - £1.10/annum
Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, etc.). Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to communicate insight to senior stakeholders. The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery in a fast-paced SME environment. Experience in retail tech, SaaS, or other data-driven product businesses ...

Senior Security Engineer Cloud SaaS

Hiring Organisation
Client Server
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
could be joining a fast-growing, VC-backed multi-product technology company. As a Senior Security Engineer you'll design and implement robust, forward-thinking security strategies, policies and procedures to safeguard the business' systems, networks and data, collaborating as part of the wider platform engineering team with ...

Product Manager

Hiring Organisation
ARC IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Brighton, East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£80,000
delivery and experimentation across a high-traffic online ecommerce platform. This position offers the opportunity to work on a global-scale digital product, combining strategic thinking, analytical ability, and customer focus to drive measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders across multiple departments, leveraging … user data and market insights to prioritise work based on business value and ROI. Create and maintain a well-defined product backlog aligned with strategic objectives. Ensure continuous delivery through iterative development and performance measurement. Gather and evaluate quantitative and qualitative feedback to inform product improvements. Champion agile methodologies ...

Director, Data, AI, Architecture, Engineering

Hiring Organisation
LT Harper - Cyber Security Recruitment
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
complexity and unlock value through data, AI and technology. Our clients don't just need systems built — they need trusted advisors who can combine strategic thinking with deep technical expertise, and who are willing to roll up their sleeves when it matters. If you want a role where … advisory-led data, analytics and AI engagements Coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing data and engineering teams What You'll Bring A combination of strategic advisory capability and hands-on technical depth. Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including hands-on platform design and build Strong expertise ...

DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Advanced Resource Managers Limited
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code to drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability across our clients' cloud environments. This role blends strategic thinking and hands-on execution, covering the full DevOps lifecycle, from source control and build automation to continuous testing, deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops. ...

Chief Technology Officer

Hiring Organisation
Terry Parris Associates
Location
Hailsham, Sussex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
leadership experience ( years) in complex systems or capital goods industries Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Metallurgy; master s preferred; chartered status advantageous Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including investors Deep knowledge … exceptional opportunity to shape the technological future of an innovative engineering organisation, leading R&D and advanced materials initiatives while contributing to strategic growth. TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will ...

General Counsel

Hiring Organisation
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe
Location
OX2, Marston, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£107124 - £158761/annum
take responsibility on corporate governance and legal clearance in the digital field in EU/UK/Japan. As General Counsel, you will provide strategic and operational legal support across the company as a member of the Board of Executive Managing Officers. You will ensure full compliance with applicable … both English and Japanese, with the ability to conduct legal discussions fluently (native level in at least one language). Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation. Desirable: - Experience working in or with R&D or technology-driven organizations. - Familiarity ...

Senior Commercial Manager

Hiring Organisation
Crane Authentication (NXT)
Location
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
years of experience in bid management or commercial administration roles. Certifications/Licenses: None. Language Proficiency: Fluent in English. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time. Proactive and creative ...

Product Manager

Hiring Organisation
Specsavers
Location
Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 per annum
proofed. Your work will shape a product strategy that balances change, risk, and service, and ensures our technology solutions are always aligned with Specsavers’ strategic goals. You’ll thrive in this role if you have experience as a product manager or business owner of IT or people tech applications … communicate clearly, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You’ll be comfortable developing business cases, managing risks, and presenting ideas to senior stakeholders. Your strategic thinking, creativity, and attention to detail will guide decision-making and problem-solving, while your leadership skills will inspire and enthuse colleagues ...

Head of Engineering (Modular/Frame Systems)

Hiring Organisation
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£65,000
technical problem solving. - Excellent client-facing and communication skills. - Ability to lead and mentor engineering staff. - Knowledge of M&E sector and industrial distribution. - Strategic thinking and project management capabilities. -High level of personal organization T o apply for this role or to be considered for further roles ...

Principal Azure DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Data Careers
Location
South East London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£90,000
clearance (or eligible) preferred. About You You are passionate about solving complex business challenges with cloud technologies. You combine hands-on technical ability with strategic thinking and advisory skills. You are collaborative, proactive, and committed to sharing knowledge and raising standards. You thrive in client-facing roles ...

Sr. Staff Engineer (Lead)

Hiring Organisation
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Location
Shefford, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
From £400 to £450 per day
latency Strong ability to mentor, elevate peers, and lead cross-team technical initiatives Proven experience driving quality, reliability, and operational excellence at scale Strategic thinking with the ability to align technical direction with company goals Thought leadership in areas like distributed systems, functional programming, or cloud-native architecture ...