226 to 250 of 367 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Tech-Focused Retail | Hertfordshire (Hybrid)£75,000 - £85,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent BenefitsOur client, a forward-thinking consumer and retail technology business, is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to help drive strategic growth and innovation across its digital channels and omnichannel platforms. This is a key commercial leadership role, supporting the … competitor landscape shifts.- Develop robust business cases for technology investments, including platforms, tools, digital innovation, and marketing tech - ensuring returns meet both consumer impact and financial hurdle rates.- Influence strategic decisions through compelling commercial insights, backed by data and aligned to evolving technology and customer trends.- Build and evolve advanced financial modelling tools and dashboards, enhancing speed and quality … personalisation, subscription models, fulfilment automation), to assess margin and scalability potential.- Be a mentor and leader to junior finance and cross-functional team members, setting a high bar for strategic, tech-savvy financial business partnering.About You:- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong background in commercial finance.- Experience working in technology-led retail, consumer digital More ❯

investment to modernise its technology and offerings to align with evolving requirements for increased domain services flexibility and security. Our three-year strategy calls for the delivery of six strategic initiatives that call for efficient cross functional collaboration and coordination to manage priorities, development workload and change plans. We are seeking a transformation leader with a track record of … enterprise level transformation leadership, to drive the delivery of our current strategy over the next 18 to 24 months and support strategic planning for the years that follow. What You'll Be Doing Programme leadership for two complex cross-functional initiatives Scope, phasing and delivery for these critical transformations Support cross-functional teams to deliver transformation initiatives on time … set expectations and promote active and effective participation. Foster and drive a culture of high performance, accountability, agility, empowerment and continuous improvement across the organisation. Future Planning: Drive Executive strategic planning beyond the initial transformation project. About You Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation and change programmes within complex technology organisations. Track record includes C-Suite & Board level More ❯

are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and bids across a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results through structured project governance and change management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, punctuality … Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the More ❯

are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and bids across a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results through structured project governance and change management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, punctuality … Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the More ❯

are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and bids across a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results through structured project governance and change management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, punctuality … Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the More ❯

personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description We are currently looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our forward thinking Data department. You’ll work in a team of data engineers, analytics engineers, data scientists and AI specialists to design and evolve scalable data platforms and modern data products … with architects on best design for data products, evaluating and experimenting with new data tools & supporting ML & AI infrastructure and workflows Qualifications What we’d love you to bring: Strategic thinker, aligning multiple workstreams to deliver a scalable, high-quality data platform. Develops the data function roadmap with thought leadership on tooling, technology, and guidelines. Product-minded leader, solving More ❯

months Location: London - Kings Cross Hybrid: 2 days onsite/3 days at home Working Arrangement: Inside IR35 (via Umbrella) Are you an experienced project manager passionate about driving strategic transformation in a global R&D environment? We're looking for a dynamic individual to join our Transformation Operations team and help deliver high-impact programmes that shape the … documentation and leverage digital tools for collaboration. Conduct project reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Support internal initiatives to strengthen transformation capabilities and culture. About You You're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to project delivery. You thrive in complex environments and are comfortable working across organisational boundaries. You bring a consulting mindset, strong stakeholder management More ❯

directly to the Vice President, Customer Operations.You will lead the field service partner ecosystem supporting EMEA, APAC & Subsea customers in more than 50 countries, as well as select global strategic business owners (technical support, managed services).Lead and develop an internationally distributed team of 8 members.Drive a budget spend of approximately 50m$.Manage approximately 25 services partners performance geographically … partner relationships. Monitor business dynamics-short, medium, and long term-and proactively adjust the delivery engine by remodeling, adding, changing, or removing partners as needed. Develop sub-sets of strategic and global Service Partner ecosystems to address specific regional business and operational requirements. Drive high resilience best practices and continuous improvement within the partner ecosystem. Lead cost reduction initiatives … management principles. Commercial & contractual negotiation expertise. Consistent track record of exceeding agreed-to metrics. Team management & performance management experience. Experience in business process optimization, continuous improvement, and change management. Strategic thinker with a track record of driving financial and operational excellence. Ability to influence, collaborate, and gain stakeholder confidence at all levels, developing key internal and external partnerships. Demonstrated More ❯

a small, core product team. You'll shape strategy, lead execution, and act as a mentor and coach - supporting development and encouraging innovative thinking. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Lead strategic planning and influence senior stakeholders across the business. Build strong relationships within Admiral Money and across the wider Admiral Group to align on strategy and identify opportunities. Support the … key commercial levers. Champion customer engagement and satisfaction, ensuring positive outcomes. Contribute to the annual budgeting process in alignment with the Head of Product. Skills and Experience Essential A strategic thinker who provides clear direction and earns trust. Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and motivating high-performing teams. Skilled in using analytics to generate insights and drive data-informed More ❯

available to recover your data and minimize disruption in the event of a disaster. Job Summary: The Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) plays a critical role in supporting the strategic and technical goals of the Innovation Team. This role focuses on providing in-depth technical knowledge and expertise across key areas, including disaster recovery, business continuity, cyber-resiliency, and … excellent problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and drive alignment towards common goals. Strategic thinker with a focus on execution and results. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications in technology platforms More ❯

Software Development Manager Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Manager to join our team and work alongside the existing Development Manager to oversee and guide the development function. This role is responsible for designing and implementing More ❯

Business Analyst - Strategic Change & Transformation As a Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in identifying, shaping, and supporting change initiatives that deliver tangible value to customers and commercial benefits to the organisation, all while aligning with its overarching strategic vision and goals. In this role, you will: Drive strategic alignment - ensuring that high-priority change … are delivered successfully and contribute directly to long-term business objectives. Accelerate decision-making - enabling quicker, more informed decisions on mid-tier change initiatives that are closely linked to strategic outcomes. Foster cross-functional collaboration - managing complex programmes that span multiple departments, leveraging diverse expertise to achieve stronger results. Mitigate risks early - coordinating various moving parts to identify and … address potential risks before they escalate, reducing disruption. Optimise resource deployment - ensuring teams are effectively utilised and aligned with project demands, improving workforce efficiency. What you'll bring: Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to see both the big picture and the finer details. Solid understanding of business processes and systems analysis. Excellent communication skills, including active More ❯

digital marketing concepts, tools, and performance drivers. Communication Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical insights in plain language, challenge assumptions constructively, and guide clients toward better outcomes. Strategic & Analytical Thinking Ability to connect analysis to wider business goals and apply statistical methods to marketing data. Detail Orientation Careful, precise approach to analysis and solution development. Desirable More ❯

and deliver better experiences and improved outcomes for millions of customers across the UK, from retail banking, to savings, wealth, and insurance. You will be part of an integrated strategic design capability, made up of insight-driven Proposition, Service, Behavioural, Product and Content design, tasked with driving exceptional experiences and better outcomes for customers. You will partner and collaborate … improvement within the team. Qualifications & Experience: 4-6+ years of experience in program or project management in complex, matrix organisations. A natural facilitator and an organised, outcome focused, strategic systems thinker. A demonstrable experience of working in an Agile experience design environment with a contextual, real-world understanding of design-thinking frameworks, user-centred research, service, product … communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to team members and stakeholders alike. A Bachelor's degree in Design, Service Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Thinking, or a related field More ❯

Head of Data Deployment - Financial Services - Hybrid Glasgow Salary: Up to £90,000 A leading financial institution is seeking a strategic and service-oriented Head of Data Deployment to lead a broad team responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-governed changes across a large-scale data platform. This is a hybrid leadership role combining functional oversight, process design … Management within Financial Services. Strong understanding of AWS Cloud and modern deployment environments. Exposure to Scaled Agile or similar delivery frameworks. Ability to design and implement service-oriented processes. Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior leadership. Comfortable working in a high-volume change environment with a focus on … service design. Why Apply? Strategic senior level role with real impact across data and engineering functions. Opportunity to shape service frameworks and governance in a modern data environment. Inclusive employer offering sponsorship for the right candidate. Competitive salary and benefits package. And more Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer More ❯

Head of Data Deployment - Financial Services - Hybrid Glasgow Salary: Up to £90,000 A leading financial institution is seeking a strategic and service-oriented Head of Data Deployment to lead a broad team responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-governed changes across a large-scale data platform. This is a hybrid leadership role combining functional oversight, process design … Management within Financial Services. Strong understanding of AWS Cloud and modern deployment environments. Exposure to Scaled Agile or similar delivery frameworks. Ability to design and implement service-oriented processes. Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior leadership. Comfortable working in a high-volume change environment with a focus on … service design. Why Apply? Strategic senior level role with real impact across data and engineering functions. Opportunity to shape service frameworks and governance in a modern data environment. Inclusive employer offering sponsorship for the right candidate. Competitive salary and benefits package. And more Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer More ❯

Head of Data Deployment - Financial Services - Hybrid Glasgow Salary: Up to £90,000 A leading financial institution is seeking a strategic and service-oriented Head of Data Deployment to lead a broad team responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-governed changes across a large-scale data platform. This is a hybrid leadership role combining functional oversight, process design … Management within Financial Services. Strong understanding of AWS Cloud and modern deployment environments. Exposure to Scaled Agile or similar delivery frameworks. Ability to design and implement service-oriented processes. Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior leadership. Comfortable working in a high-volume change environment with a focus on … service design. Why Apply? Strategic senior level role with real impact across data and engineering functions. Opportunity to shape service frameworks and governance in a modern data environment. Inclusive employer offering sponsorship for the right candidate. Competitive salary and benefits package. And more Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer More ❯

Head of Data Deployment - Financial Services - Hybrid Glasgow Salary: Up to £90,000 A leading financial institution is seeking a strategic and service-oriented Head of Data Deployment to lead a broad team responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-governed changes across a large-scale data platform. This is a hybrid leadership role combining functional oversight, process design … Management within Financial Services. Strong understanding of AWS Cloud and modern deployment environments. Exposure to Scaled Agile or similar delivery frameworks. Ability to design and implement service-oriented processes. Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior leadership. Comfortable working in a high-volume change environment with a focus on … service design. Why Apply? Strategic senior level role with real impact across data and engineering functions. Opportunity to shape service frameworks and governance in a modern data environment. Inclusive employer offering sponsorship for the right candidate. Competitive salary and benefits package. And more Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer More ❯

Your new role Hays Technology are proud to be working with our client who is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of their digital products. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring their IT solutions deliver value to users and align with company goals. As … ability to discuss complex technical concepts and contribute meaningfully to product development conversations. Product Management Focus: The role requires a dedicated product management mindset. You should be motivated by strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery-not hands-on engineering tasks. Those with a strong engineering identity may find the role less fulfilling. Team Fit with Technical Credibility: While cultural … Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred). What you need to do now If you're interested in this More ❯

Your new role Hays Technology are proud to be working with our client who is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of their digital products. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring their IT solutions deliver value to users and align with company goals. As … ability to discuss complex technical concepts and contribute meaningfully to product development conversations. Product Management Focus: The role requires a dedicated product management mindset. You should be motivated by strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery-not hands-on engineering tasks. Those with a strong engineering identity may find the role less fulfilling. Team Fit with Technical Credibility: While cultural … Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred). What you need to do now If you're interested in this More ❯

audit leader who brings a strong technical foundation in technology risk, project governance, and business application controls, along with a proven track record in people management, regulatory assurance, and strategic audit planning. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Define and drive the long-term vision and audit strategy for application and change coverage. Shape and lead a high-performing audit team … the effectiveness of controls around application development, change management, and transformation initiatives. Stakeholder Management Engage and influence senior technology, change, and business stakeholders across EMEA. Present audit findings and strategic insights to senior management and governance committees. Support a culture of transparency by providing real-time feedback during audit engagements. Contribute to enterprise-wide control improvements by highlighting control … in audit delivery. Qualifications Professional audit/technology certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or equivalent. Additional qualifications in risk, audit, cybersecurity, or project governance. What We're Looking For Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability. Resilient and agile leader who can balance governance with innovation. Strong coaching ability and commitment to team development. Ability to challenge constructively, operate More ❯

one management platforms for scheduling, billing, memberships, marketing, and access control globally.We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager experienced in mentoring to lead a mature Scrum team. This strategic role focuses on driving engineering excellence, team development, and process optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally, shaping scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with business goals – ideal for future CTO aspirants.**Key … Web and mobile development expertise (Android & iOS).- Proficient in MySQL, MongoDB, MS SQL, and database administration.- Data modelling, data warehousing, and Git workflows understanding.- Excellent communication skills and strategic thinking.This remote-first role involves occasional visits to our London office, collaborating with teams across Asia, requiring early starts at 7am. More ❯

and insourced contact centres. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in digitalising call centres, transitioning from legacy systems to modern digital platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience across both front-end digital design and back-end operational systems , ideally someone who has worked as an implementation consultant with contact centre software … Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects - Analytical skills to monitor performance metrics and drive improvements - Vendor and supplier management experience - Change management and training delivery - Strategic planning and operational execution - Customer experience and service excellence focus Software/Tools - Contact centre platforms (e.g. Genesys, Avaya, NICE) - CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) - Workforce management and More ❯

and insourced contact centres. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in digitalising call centres, transitioning from legacy systems to modern digital platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience across both front-end digital design and back-end operational systems , ideally someone who has worked as an implementation consultant with contact centre software … Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects - Analytical skills to monitor performance metrics and drive improvements - Vendor and supplier management experience - Change management and training delivery - Strategic planning and operational execution - Customer experience and service excellence focus Software/Tools - Contact centre platforms (e.g. Genesys, Avaya, NICE) - CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) - Workforce management and More ❯

documentation. Experience supporting Commercial organization, creating and presenting product value propositions as well as providing demonstration during tenders Experience costing/pricing products Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with both internal teams and external partners (suppliers and customers). Ability to lead through influence and manage complex stakeholder environments. Strong managerial capabilities, including the ability to … from operational teams to senior leadership, including executive-level reporting and presentations. Comfortable leading change in a complex, fast-paced global environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a hands-on mentality and a passion for digital transformation. Tech savvy, capable of finding practical use cases to new technology Excellent project management skills, with a More ❯