26 to 50 of 96 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the South East

join our team and support enterprise systems across Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service, HR, and Finance. This is a dynamic role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving, offering the opportunity to work on projects of varying scale and complexity. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders … identify and implement system and process improvements. Conduct interviews to gather detailed business and technical requirements. Analyze data to identify trends and support strategic decision-making. Lead major projects, including requirements gathering, process mapping, test planning, and execution. Ensure compliance with IT standards for documentation, design, use cases ...

Maintain a single, structured entry point for all technology change, ensuring consistent triage, assessment and prioritisation. Ensure intake decisions reflect organisational priorities, capacity and strategic direction. Apply first-line delivery governance and risk standards throughout the lifecycle, aligned to the Three Lines of Defence model. Oversee progress through quality … Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall lifecycles, service transition and regulatory/resilience considerations. You will need to be a collaborative, inclusive leader with strong strategic thinking skills, exceptional communication and the ability to simplify complexity while maintaining high delivery standards. If you are a calm, credible presence under ...

delivery. What You'll Be Responsible For Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership Define and own product roadmaps aligned to business objectives and customer outcomes. Translate strategic priorities into clear initiatives, measurable goals, and actionable delivery plans. Balance customer needs, technical constraints, commercial opportunities, and long-term product vision. Drive prioritisation … Strong track record of shipping products that delivered measurable business outcomes. Experience leading discovery activities, customer workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Strong experience partnering with engineering teams and translating ambiguity into clear delivery plans. Demonstrated ability to influence senior ...

based service functions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong commercial acumen and a data-driven approach to decision-making. The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style. What's on Offer? This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely values customer ...

KPIs and business performance Turn large datasets into actionable insights Perform data mining using Google BigQuery Identify trends, issues, and opportunities for optimisation Support strategic decision-making with data-driven recommendations Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and other teams Requirements 3+ years' experience in a data or analytics role Strong ...

Understanding of APIs, integrations, and system architecture (high-level) Stakeholder & Mindset: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable in client-facing, consulting-led environments Strategic thinker with a focus on scalability and long-term value Enjoys defining solutions rather than building them directly What ...

will take ownership of the overall marketing strategy, budget, team performance, partner relationships, and brand positioning. This is a broad leadership role that combines strategic planning with hands-on execution. You will lead a team of seven marketing professionals, driving performance, development, and continuous improvement while remaining actively involved … deliver the overall marketing strategy aligned to business objectives. Manage the marketing budget, ensuring strong ROI and effective investment. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key technology vendors and partners. Drive partner marketing initiatives, including MDF planning, management, and claims processes. Oversee end-to-end campaign planning, execution ...

international markets for ideas and innovation Translate business ideas into clear product requirements and implementation plans Help the head of engineering by properly thinking through workflows, edge cases and implementation logic before development begins Push projects forward proactively and remove bottlenecks Assist with implementation and rollout of ML driven … detail orientated Strong communication skills across both technical and non technical teams Comfortable working in fast moving environments with shifting priorities Able to balance strategic thinking with practical execution Curious mindset with a genuine interest in optimisation, automation and innovation Someone who enjoys improving systems and making things ...

will lead the evolution of our data platforms, governance framework, and AI enablement, while ensuring operational excellence across data management. This role combines strategic ownership with hands-on leadership, requiring someone who can shape vision whilst also ensuring high-quality execution at scale. What you'll be doing Youll … modern, product-led environment. Youll have already led Data Engineering, Data Science or AI teams in production settings, and be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Just as importantly, youve built and grown in-house data teams, not simply managed suppliers, and you understand what ...

experience: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability ...

senior stakeholders and influencing at C-suite and executive level. Deep knowledge of modern data platforms, architecture patterns and governance. Ability to balance strategic thinking, commercial responsibility and hands-on architectural leadership. SALARY AND BENEFITS Life insurance 25 days annual leave 10% Bonus Full Private Medical Insurance ...

Good understanding of business models and commercial strategy Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Able to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with changing priorities Right to work in the UK Desired Degree in Economics, Business ...

background in telecommunications (OSS/BSS) to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead complex cloud transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Architecture Design & Planning: Design highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud ...

transformation) Data platforms and modern architecture Cyber security and regulatory compliance Experience working with outsourced partners and vendors , holding them accountable Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution Strong commercial instinct — able to simplify complexity and influence senior stakeholders Comfortable starting as a standalone leader , building ...

portfolio of client accounts. This is a hands-on role combining deep technical expertise with strong client management and a high standard of strategic thinking. You are expected to take full ownership of your accounts, set the direction, drive the activity and ensure clients see measurable progress against their ...

from ambiguous problem spaces through shipped outcomes: frame the problem, align stakeholders, design solutions, and measure impact. Solve complex, cross‐functional product challenges with strategic foresight and plan for second‐order effects. Partner with Product and Engineering leadership as a strategic equal, influencing roadmap direction, investment priorities … into design direction and advocate for design‐informed decisions at the organizational level. Qualifications 8+ years of product design experience with a portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, systems‐level craft, and shipped impact in enterprise or B2B SaaS. Proven ability to own design direction for a product area: setting ...

insight to support decision-making across the business. This role will suit someone who enjoys operating in an entrepreneurial environment and is equally comfortable thinking strategically and getting involved in day-to-day delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of financial strategy, planning and forecasting Build and maintain financial … models and reporting frameworks Establish appropriate finance processes, systems and controls Deliver meaningful management information and business insights Partner with leadership on commercial and strategic decisions Support future growth, investment and governance activities Drive financial discipline and help build a scalable operating framework About You We are interested ...

enterprise learning, hire-train-deploy or technology staffing background with deep experience operating within Banking and Financial Services clients. You've built and grown strategic enterprise accounts, led high-performing commercial/customer organisations and are comfortable operating at C-suite level within sophisticated global banking environments. This … leadership role. The business already has deep relationships across global banking clients and now requires a commercially elite operator capable of unlocking significantly greater strategic revenue from existing enterprise accounts. The organisation delivers technology training, workforce transformation, digital capability, early careers programmes and consulting-style solutions into some ...

experienced Chief Operating Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent role, responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and strategic alignment within the organisation. As COO, you will work closely with the Group CEO to drive organisational performance and operational efficiencies. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership … client experience Develop support strategies to service customers across all sectors Oversee process flow and optimisation Project Management Oversee delivery of key operational and strategic projects Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives Implement structured project governance, reporting, and accountability frameworks Partnership ...

Transformation & Portfolio Delivery Director We are seeking an exceptional transformation leader to join our Issuer Services business and lead a portfolio of high-profile strategic programmes that will shape the future of our organisation globally. This is a highly visible, senior leadership role responsible for overseeing large-scale digital … transformation initiatives, strategic investments, regulatory programmes and business-critical change across 22 international markets. Reporting into executive leadership, you will be responsible for driving complex programmes from strategy and business case development through to implementation, benefits realisation and measurable business outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include: You will lead ...

They are continuing to invest heavily in their programmatic capabilities and are looking for a senior leader to drive operational excellence, platform development and strategic growth across their audio offering. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, this role sits at the intersection of ad technology, product, operations and partner … leading platform operations, product operations, operational strategy or ad operations functions Strong stakeholder management skills across technical, commercial and operational teams Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercially minded with experience of reporting, reconciliation and operational governance Experience within ...

consulting or transformation environments highly desirable (e.g. KPMG, Deloitte, Accenture). * Experience in acquisitive, PE-backed, or high-growth organisations preferred. * Blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery capability, with the ability to both shape and execute. Company * Market leading telecommunications organisation undergoing significant growth and acquisition ...

exceptional consulting services to our clients within the EMEA region. Reporting to the Professional Services Consulting Manager, this role will be responsible for providing strategic consulting services on complex engagements, guiding clients through sophisticated requirements, and configuring and optimizing our software to achieve critical business goals. The ideal candidate … latest product features, emerging technology trends, and industry best practices. Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve sophisticated business challenges and help clients achieve strategic objectives. Lead the resolution of complex business or technical issues in partnership with Solutions Architects and other technical specialists. Design and implement comprehensive solutions that ...

growth. As Head of Business Systems & Technology, you'll act as the technology voice within the leadership team, overseeing our technology estate, leading strategic projects, managing key vendor relationships and driving improvements across systems, data, security and operations. This is a highly visible role where you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, helping to build a scalable, secure and efficient technology function that supports long-term growth. What You'll Bring Experience leading technology strategy and business systems within a growing organisation Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft 365 and enterprise applications Proven success delivering transformation ...

Define and monitor product KPIs tied to adoption, performance, reliability, and business impact. Apply strong commercial judgment to prioritize initiatives that improve ROI and strategic value. Support cases, funding strategies, and investment decisions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related … technologies (e.g., Neo4j), big data ecosystems (Spark, Hive, Hadoop) Databricks, Python, and modern analytics platforms Delivery of data products at enterprise scale Key Competencies Strategic product thinking with strong execution bias Deep technical fluency across data and platform domains Commercial and business savvy Customer-centric, pragmatic mentality Strong ...