collaboration to delivery against performance expectations and value delivery. You will - Be responsible for oversight of the core technology portfolio functions, including cross Distribution technology performance-level reporting, cost control, integrated governance and planning - Provide leadership across the entire technology department and ensure effective integration with colleagues across the Business and Group. - Support with co-ordinating the technology … drive action. - Experience of Influencing direct reports and other resources without a direct line reporting relationship (for example from other directorates). - Proficiency in technology budgeting, costoptimisation, chargeback and cloud financial governance. - Experience in navigating multi layered technology governance structures and influencing across business and group stakeholders. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition - to be More ❯
collaboration to delivery against performance expectations and value delivery. You will - Be responsible for oversight of the core technology portfolio functions, including cross Distribution technology performance-level reporting, cost control, integrated governance and planning - Provide leadership across the entire technology department and ensure effective integration with colleagues across the Business and Group. - Support with co-ordinating the technology … drive action. - Experience of Influencing direct reports and other resources without a direct line reporting relationship (for example from other directorates). - Proficiency in technology budgeting, costoptimisation, chargeback and cloud financial governance. - Experience in navigating multi layered technology governance structures and influencing across business and group stakeholders. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition - to be More ❯
workshops, and licensing solution design with enterprise clients Advising on IBM software licensing including PVU, RVU, and other custom metric models Managing licensing compliance, renewals, and costoptimisation under IBM Passport Advantage Navigating legacy IBM products now owned by HCL (e.g., BigFix, AppScan, Unica) Supporting Red Hat licensing strategy and deployment discussions Creating compelling content and commercial More ❯
Developing IT strategies in complex environments, with a focus on leveraging Cloud/SAP and other emerging technologies IT Operating model design across multiple organisations IT Costoptimisation Agile delivery methodologies, particularly at scale in large organisations What's on Offer High variety of work, short sharp engagements with a great collaborative team A competitive salary package More ❯
Developing IT strategies in complex environments, with a focus on leveraging Cloud/SAP and other emerging technologies IT Operating model design across multiple organisations IT Costoptimisation Agile delivery methodologies, particularly at scale in large organisations What's on Offer High variety of work, short sharp engagements with a great collaborative team A competitive salary package More ❯
on their strategic priorities, across all sectors, including: Digital Acceleration and Transformation Enterprise Enablement Big Data and Analytics Applications Rationalization Cloud Modernization Sourcing and Ecosystem Optimization Contract and CostOptimization Cybersecurity and Resilience Due to its current success, Gartner is in the process of expanding its high-performance EMEA Cybersecurity Resilience Consulting practice and is seeking a Director More ❯
team to develop and execute impactful programs. Lead data-driven decision-making through analysis, establishing metrics, and implementing sustainable solutions. Plan and execute BU-specific initiatives focusing on costoptimization, process efficiency, compliance, safety, sustainability, and team development. Conduct site visits and operational assessments to gather insights and ensure program success. Establish KPIs, success metrics, and tracking mechanisms More ❯
of Atlas Network Rental (HaaS) models. Develop distributor and vendor relationships to support rapid fulfillment and white-labeled client support. Financial Stewardship & Analytics Lead procurement budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization. Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure procurement efficiency, savings, and service levels. Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors. Risk Management & Compliance Own procurement risk framework across vendor More ❯
London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Analysys Mason
outcomes that meet our clients’ high standards and expectations. Our projects are diverse, and your focus could include value creation, operating model design, operational excellence, revenue growth, and cost and margin optimisation. Our culture is highly collaborative and team-oriented, and our people enjoy a hybrid work model, balancing client proximity, the convenience of remote work, while enjoying More ❯
manchester, north west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
BT Group
product simplification, including All-IP Experience of performing financial analysis, including forecasting revenues and costs, calculating profitability metrics such as gross margin and EBITDA, and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation. Experience of tailoring the commercial strategy to customers of different sizes with different time in market, sales cycles, decision maker frameworks and requirements 10% on target bonus ~ BT More ❯
manchester, north west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
BT Group
product simplification, including All-IP Experience of performing financial analysis, including forecasting revenues and costs, calculating profitability metrics such as gross margin and EBITDA, and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation. Experience of tailoring the commercial strategy to customers of different sizes with different time in market, sales cycles, decision maker frameworks and requirements 10% on target bonus ~ BT More ❯
transformation partner. As we grow our IT & Digital practice, we are looking for a Senior Manager with deep experience in IT Vendor Consolidation, Sourcing strategy, and Costoptimisation to join our leadership team and lead client engagements in this space. Role Overview You will lead high-stakes client programmes focused on rationalising complex vendor landscapes, designing sourcing … strategies, and running competitive RFP processes to drive cost and performance improvements. This is a hands-on, client-facing leadership role where you’ll shape sourcing strategies, guide decision-making, and deliver measurable value. The role is based in Central London with 3+ days in the office. Key Responsibilities Partner with CIOs, CTOs, and procurement leaders to define … state vendor models aligned with technology and operating model goals Lead the end-to-end RFP process: from requirements definition through to evaluation, vendor selection, and negotiation Develop cost models, performance scorecards, and selection criteria Drive value through renegotiation, rationalisation, and alternative sourcing models (offshoring, multi-vendor, managed service) Provide thought leadership on sourcing trends and vendor ecosystem More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Dune Advisors
transformation partner. As we grow our IT & Digital practice, we are looking for a Senior Manager with deep experience in IT Vendor Consolidation, Sourcing strategy, and Costoptimisation to join our leadership team and lead client engagements in this space. Role Overview You will lead high-stakes client programmes focused on rationalising complex vendor landscapes, designing sourcing … strategies, and running competitive RFP processes to drive cost and performance improvements. This is a hands-on, client-facing leadership role where you’ll shape sourcing strategies, guide decision-making, and deliver measurable value. The role is based in Central London with 3+ days in the office. Key Responsibilities Partner with CIOs, CTOs, and procurement leaders to define … state vendor models aligned with technology and operating model goals Lead the end-to-end RFP process: from requirements definition through to evaluation, vendor selection, and negotiation Develop cost models, performance scorecards, and selection criteria Drive value through renegotiation, rationalisation, and alternative sourcing models (offshoring, multi-vendor, managed service) Provide thought leadership on sourcing trends and vendor ecosystem More ❯
Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS. Lead architectural discussions and design sessions with stakeholders and technical teams. Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements or migrations to AWS. Define best practices and standards for infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, monitoring, and cost optimization. Work closely with DevOps, Development, Security … Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK). Experience with enterprise security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR). Familiarity with cost modeling and optimization strategies in AWS. More ❯
City, Cardiff, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
SRT Marine Systems PLC
our application scales. The primary focus is to provision and manage virtual machines (EC2 instances), not for development, but for testing and staging workloads, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. Because our system is akin to a defence system, for security reasons it is not cloud-based but rather deployed on-prem - what we refer to as "air … workloads run by other teams. These team members will be available to help, but will largely be working on other projects. We need dedicated resource for this task. Cost governance is an important requirement of this role. Key Responsibilities: Work with the application development team and network team to implement IaC for a single application VM as part … like environments. Set up networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, and route tables. Setup VPN connection between AWS VPC and on premises network in a cost efficient way. Implement automated provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools. Initially keep it simple and merely auto-gen the YAML. More advanced tooling - like Terraform, CloudFormation - might be considered More ❯
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
SRT Marine Systems PLC
our application scales. The primary focus is to provision and manage virtual machines (EC2 instances), not for development, but for testing and staging workloads, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. Because our system is akin to a defence system, for security reasons it is not cloud-based but rather deployed on-prem - what we refer to as "air … workloads run by other teams. These team members will be available to help, but will largely be working on other projects. We need dedicated resource for this task. Cost governance is an important requirement of this role. Key Responsibilities: Work with the application development team and network team to implement IaC for a single application VM as part … like environments. Set up networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, and route tables. Setup VPN connection between AWS VPC and on premises network in a cost efficient way. Implement automated provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools. Initially keep it simple and merely auto-gen the YAML. More advanced tooling - like Terraform, CloudFormation - might be considered More ❯
and implement the operations, maintenance, and asset management organisation, systems, and processes from the ground up. Once established, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the wind farm. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and build the O&M team, culture, and strategy to maximise the long-term performance … port services, OEM service agreements, balance-of-plant maintenance) Operations & Maintenance Management Lead and manage the day-to-day O&M activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the wind farm Develop and deliver preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies for turbines, and balance-of-plant assets Plan, schedule, and coordinate offshore work campaigns … asset performance, KPIs, and reporting; drive continuous improvement initiatives Support long-term asset integrity and life-extension strategies Plan and control O&M budgets, forecasts, and costoptimisation strategies Ensure compliance with consent conditions, regulatory frameworks, and certification requirements Manage warranty and insurance claim processes related to operations and equipment Deliver regular reporting on production, asset performance More ❯
Licensing, Compliance, Hybrid, COR7222 Are you an organised, detail-oriented IT Asset Manager who thrives on streamlining systems and delivering operational excellence? Do you enjoy driving costoptimisation and compliance while supporting a dynamic and growing organisation? If so, this is a unique opportunity to shape and own the IT asset management function in a fast-paced … deployment to maintenance, tracking, and disposal. This is a newly created role where you’ll develop and implement processes, ensuring compliance, optimising asset utilisation, and contributing directly to cost control and strategic planning. You’ll also manage vendor relationships and support the broader IT function with insightful reporting and analytics. The Company This industry leader is a powerhouse More ❯
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Corriculo Ltd
Licensing, Compliance, Hybrid, COR7222 Are you an organised, detail-oriented IT Asset Manager who thrives on streamlining systems and delivering operational excellence? Do you enjoy driving costoptimisation and compliance while supporting a dynamic and growing organisation? If so, this is a unique opportunity to shape and own the IT asset management function in a fast-paced … deployment to maintenance, tracking, and disposal. This is a newly created role where you'll develop and implement processes, ensuring compliance, optimising asset utilisation, and contributing directly to cost control and strategic planning. You'll also manage vendor relationships and support the broader IT function with insightful reporting and analytics. The Company This industry leader is a powerhouse More ❯
Southampton, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Corriculo Ltd
Licensing, Compliance, Hybrid, COR7222 Are you an organised, detail-oriented IT Asset Manager who thrives on streamlining systems and delivering operational excellence? Do you enjoy driving costoptimisation and compliance while supporting a dynamic and growing organisation? If so, this is a unique opportunity to shape and own the IT asset management function in a fast-paced … deployment to maintenance, tracking, and disposal. This is a newly created role where you'll develop and implement processes, ensuring compliance, optimising asset utilisation, and contributing directly to cost control and strategic planning. You'll also manage vendor relationships and support the broader IT function with insightful reporting and analytics. The Company This industry leader is a powerhouse More ❯
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
support financial planning. Work closely with procurement, finance, legal, and delivery teams to ensure aligned outcomes. Support vendor performance reviews and assist in benchmarking, renegotiation, and cost-optimisation exercises. Facilitate effective communication around contract changes and maintain strong working relationships with third-party suppliers. Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maintaining full compliance with internal governance and … advantageous. Basic working knowledge of DAX, Power Query (M), and Excel (advanced functions). Experience with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms. Understanding of operational process mapping, cost modelling, and reporting development. Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex information clearly and confidently. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to handle multiple priorities More ❯
with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for installation, upgrades, administration, and monitoring Knowledge of database virtualization technologies, particularly Delphix and virtual database deployment Understanding of database licensing models and costoptimization strategies Strong security and compliance knowledge specific to Oracle database environments Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Proven vendor management skills, including accurate budgeting More ❯
with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for installation, upgrades, administration, and monitoring Knowledge of database virtualization technologies, particularly Delphix and virtual database deployment Understanding of database licensing models and costoptimization strategies Strong security and compliance knowledge specific to Oracle database environments Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Proven vendor management skills, including accurate budgeting More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, costoptimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in IT category management within a global or complex More ❯
Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, costoptimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. ?? Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in IT category management within a global or complex More ❯