Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

51 to 75 of 572 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

Platform Owner - DXP Operations - Hybrid

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jisc
stakeholders, ensuring alignment of needs through to strategy. Ensure successful delivery of changes to the Platform(s) both in terms of quality and value. You will play a critical strategic role in the success of the platform which underpins the delivery of great customer experiences. The role is accountable for the successful delivery of outputs, developing our central architecture … owning the product backlog and managing stakeholders. You will lead in a matrix environment, influencing your stakeholders across the organisation to drive strategic change. Working closely with product owners and managers, you'll ensure the successful delivery of a programme of work that will transform how Jisc operates internally and how it delivers products and services to our community. … the impact of change initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and resolving conflicts around requirements or outcomes. Deliverables-Driven Demonstrated ability to deliver key outputs and balance project work with operational responsibilities. Strategic Thinking Familiar with stakeholder mapping techniques (RACI knowledge is a plus) and experienced in applying ITIL principles across change management, service delivery, or product management. Security & Privacy by More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Platform Owner - DXP Operations - Hybrid

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jisc
stakeholders, ensuring alignment of needs through to strategy. Ensure successful delivery of changes to the Platform(s) both in terms of quality and value. You will play a critical strategic role in the success of the platform which underpins the delivery of great customer experiences. The role is accountable for the successful delivery of outputs, developing our central architecture … owning the product backlog and managing stakeholders. You will lead in a matrix environment, influencing your stakeholders across the organisation to drive strategic change. Working closely with product owners and managers, you'll ensure the successful delivery of a programme of work that will transform how Jisc operates internally and how it delivers products and services to our community. … the impact of change initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and resolving conflicts around requirements or outcomes. Deliverables-Driven Demonstrated ability to deliver key outputs and balance project work with operational responsibilities. Strategic Thinking Familiar with stakeholder mapping techniques (RACI knowledge is a plus) and experienced in applying ITIL principles across change management, service delivery, or product management. Security & Privacy by More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Product Manager II - (12 month FTC)

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
BlackLine
to a successful completion, always have an opinion, and provide visionary leadership for their teams. DUTIES As Product Manager II, you own the full creation of the roadmap, make strategic decisions about the direction of your product, show good decision-making to balance delivery quality and development team happiness, keep development team informed about the long-term vision, and … quantitative skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously Other: Advanced customer knowledge, technical knowledge, teamwork, decision-making, strategic thinking, and leadership Expert in terms of product scope, communication, independence, and details & quality We're Even More Excited If You Have: Understanding of accounting and finance concepts More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Oracle Fusion Platform Lead

Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Artis Recruitment
market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Central Bristol. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week onsite but with flexibility. Are you a strategic thinker with deep Oracle Fusion expertise and a passion for leading high-performing teams? Our client is looking for an Oracle Fusion Platform Lead to play a key role … ensuring seamless operations of the core Finance technology. This is an exciting opportunity to bring together people leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and grow a high-performing team delivering value through the Finance platforms (primarily Oracle Fusion). Set platform strategy and priorities, working in close More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
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Head of Engineering

Belfast, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
VanRath
will drive modernisation, engineering excellence, and cultural transformation while ensuring high-quality, scalable software solutions are delivered across the portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances strategic thinking, team coaching, and active engagement in technical decision-making. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage 4-5 agile engineering teams aligned to the E&C portfolio Set the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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IT Support Bar Lead

Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Keywords Studios
Proven leadership experience in IT Systems - in a supervisory or lead capacity. Strong technical background in Microsoft Desktop and Server products, with a hands-on approach when needed. Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to align technology solutions with business objectives. Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Skilled in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Business Development/Capture Manager, Aerospace, Government & Defense

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Wind River Systems
leader in Aerospace and Defense, committed to delivering advanced software solutions and services that address mission-critical needs for defense agencies and aerospace clients worldwide. We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Business Development/Capture Manager to join our team and help expand our market presence across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), identify new business opportunities … Capture Manager will be responsible for leading and driving the business development lifecycle from business opportunity identification to proposal submission and contract award. This individual will develop and execute strategic capture plans, identify and qualify new business opportunities, and ensure the successful pursuit of key contracts, including coordinating cross-functional teams and guiding proposals for complex Aerospace, Government and … Defense projects. ABOUT YOU Key Responsibilities Identify and assess new business opportunities, emerging markets, and strategic partnerships within the Aerospace, Government and Defense sectors. Develop, maintain and implement strategies to drive market growth, including identifying key customer needs and aligning company solutions with those needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, prime contractors, and industry partners. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Director Data Strategy & Analytics: Elevate 215

Brynmawr, Gwent, United Kingdom
Bryn Mawr College
involves managing the acquisition and utilization of data, as well as developing and maintaining internal databases to enhance functionality and streamline operational processes. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging data to support systems-level change and drive organizational success. The Director of Data Strategy & Analytics reports directly to the Chief of Staff. … and automate data practices to improve operational efficiency. Support goal development and the establishment of metrics and measures integral to those goals and aligned to the priorities of the strategic plan. Support departments in developing and maintaining metrics to monitor progress and success; assist in creating metric guides and supporting materials. Serve as an in-house research expert, providing … guidance and support to embed research findings and research-informed practice into strategic planning. Supervise assigned technology staff for the purpose of maximizing efficiency and optimizing organizational performance. Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with data-source partners (e.g., PA Dept. of Ed., Phila. School District) to obtain education data. Manage external consultants on research and data analysis projects. Provide supervision More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Development Manager

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Basingstoke
and delivering software that enhances public services, streamlines operations, and drives innovation across the council. What you'll be doing: As Software Development Manager, you'll be both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader. You'll guide your team through complex projects, champion best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet … re looking for: We're looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and a passion for leadership. You'll bring a blend of hands-on development experience and strategic oversight, with the ability to inspire your team and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Cloud Security Architect (m/f/d)

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
DHL Germany
DHL Group - we are the world's leading logistics provider. Our company connects people and markets, enabling global trade. We pursue the strategic goals of being the first choice worldwide for customers, employees, and investors. Through responsible entrepreneurial actions and commitment to society and the environment, we make a positive contribution to the world. The Group CISO Architecture team … visionary Senior Cloud Security Architect (m/f/d) to lead and advance our cloud security strategy at the heart of DHL Group. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker who can prepare and negotiate decisions for the highest technical committees, ensuring that our security framework aligns with the dynamic needs of our organization and the ever-evolving More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Business Analyst - Markets Technology (Operations)

Belfast, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Citigroup Inc
broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity. What We do/The Team Markets … to quickly grasp detail is essential. Our stakeholders and partners are based at Citi sites globally. Core activities will be to: Requirements Elicitation:Gather and analyze business requirements, translating strategic objectives into tangible deliverables and measurable outcomes. Focus on understanding the "why" behind requests and provide credible challenge using subject matter and industry expertise. Partner with our application teams More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Strategic Program Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
US TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Job Title: Strategic Program Manager Location: London, United Kingdom- Hybrid role Duration : 12 Months (possible extension) Seeking a Strategic Program Manager to join our fast-paced and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical, strategic thinker with experience in B2B sales or partner operations. In this role, you’ll help design and execute … partner programs that directly impact revenue growth and operational efficiency. About the Role As a Strategic Program Manager, you’ll be at the heart of partner strategy. You will work cross-functionally with finance, sales operations, data analytics, and business planning teams to build scalable programs and drive performance across partner ecosystem. Your projects will focus on program design … ensure program alignment Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Salesforce , Excel , Google Sheets , and Tableau/Unidash Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and optimizing workflows Support strategic initiatives around pricing, packaging, discount allocation, and rebate structures Track and report on key performance metrics and make data-driven recommendations Communicate program strategies, insights, and progress to leadership More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £45.00 - £50.00 per hour
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Change Programme Lead

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Stott and May
help shape it from the ground up. Backed by a significant investment and full executive support, this is your opportunity to lead people-first change in a growing, forward-thinking organisation, in Oxford,undergoing a period of major strategic evolution. This is not a "plug-and-play" change role. We're looking for someone who can engage deeply … with people, processes, and digital technologies-someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to foster lasting cultural and operational transformation. What You'll Do Lead Organisational Transformation Shape and implement the overarching change strategy in alignment with business goals Collaborate closely with senior leaders to embed new ways of working across teams Build internal change … about making change sustainable Why Now? This is a pivotal moment. The team has weathered a long and complex systems migration, and is now transitioning into a far more strategic, innovation-led growth phase. There is momentum, leadership buy-in, and a clearly defined roadmap-what's needed is someone to help land it successfully. You'll be joining More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Change Programme Lead - Transformation & Change Management

Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Stott & May Professional Search Limited
help shape it from the ground up. Backed by a significant investment and full executive support, this is your opportunity to lead people-first change in a growing, forward-thinking organisation, in Oxfordshire, undergoing a period of major strategic evolution. This is not a 'plug-and-play' change role. We're looking for someone who can engage deeply … with people, processes, and digital technologies-someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to foster lasting cultural and operational transformation. What You'll Do Lead Organisational Transformation - Shape and implement the overarching change strategy in alignment with business goals - Collaborate closely with senior leaders to embed new ways of working across teams - Build internal change … about making change sustainable Why Now? This is a pivotal moment. The team has weathered a long and complex systems migration, and is now transitioning into a far more strategic, innovation-led growth phase. There is momentum, leadership buy-in, and a clearly defined roadmap-what's needed is someone to help land it successfully. You'll be joining More ❯
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: £85,000
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Senior UX/UI Designer

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Astro Studios, Inc
in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts … PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world. Join our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a … client relationships while fostering high-performing and motivated teams. Design Excellence: Produce exceptional design deliverables across the entire design spectrum. Drive innovation, ensure quality, and consistently meet project deadlines. Strategic Leadership: Build teams that work on complex projects. Shape design approaches, influence client decisions, and mentor design colleagues. Contribute to business development by creating new client offers and enhancing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Certification Programme Lead - 12 Month FTC

Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Deloitte LLP
your opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role within the T&T Business Innovation team. As the NSE AEO Certification Programme Director, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the AEO Certification process across NSE, and the operational execution within the UK working closely with the UK Certification Team lead. You don't … need prior experience or knowledge of the AEO Certification process - we'll provide full training. What you'll do Strategic Leadership: define the vision and strategy for the NSE AEO Certification Programme, ensuring alignment with Deloitte's overall business objectives and Global standards Process Ownership: act as the NSE process owner for AEO Certification, providing strategic direction, approving … navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence decisions. Performance Reporting: Develop and deliver compelling quarterly reports to UK and NSE leadership, providing insights into programme performance, key achievements, challenges, and strategic recommendations. Own the relationship with the UK and NSE programme sponsors and lead quarterly sponsor reviews. Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor the UK Certification team, fostering a culture More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Employee Relations Case Management Data & Insights Specialist

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
Qlik view and analytics platforms) 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 Your role can be located from our Glasgow or London office. Purpose of the role To … 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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Lead Software Engineer

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Anson Mccade
Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software solutions that drive exceptional user experiences and support business growth. This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on customer-centric platforms, working with modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer … commitment to quality engineering. Proven experience mentoring engineering teams and contributing to a high-performing development culture. Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical detail and business value effectively. Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals. Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies. Preferred Skills & Experience: Deep understanding of software architecture More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000
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Senior Software Engineer

North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software solutions that drive exceptional user experiences and support business growth. This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on customer-centric platforms, working with modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer … commitment to quality engineering. Proven experience mentoring engineering teams and contributing to a high-performing development culture. Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical detail and business value effectively. Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals. Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies. Preferred Skills & Experience: Deep understanding of software architecture More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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DevOps & Automation Technical Lead - EMEA

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barclays
dynamic DevSecOps environment. This is a high-impact, hands-on position where you'll work with modern automation tools, scripting languages, and CI/CD pipelines, while also influencing strategic decisions and collaborating across global teams. You'll work closely with colleagues in both the UK and India, ensuring alignment on automation initiatives and best practices. To be successful … for regression and performance testing 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 and Knutsford. Purpose of the role To lead and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Director Product Management - Readers

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions
help shape the future of security. As our Director Product Management - Readers, you'll support HID's successby: Defining the product management and marketing short-term and long-term strategic vision for the product line aligned with business priorities and aspirations. Managing product line virtual P&L to improve profitability, grow revenue and optimize costs. Leading a global team … innovation and differentiation Instituting a results-oriented mindset and defining metrics to evaluate product line effectiveness. Developing effective partnerships across HID and PACS product lines areas, deeply understanding their strategic data priorities and infrastructure requirements. Ensuring close team collaboration and alignment according to SAFe methodologies. Representing the team in various leadership meetings, portfolio pulses and through relevant Lean Portfolio … as SIA, NIST, FIDO, FIRA, CCC, CSA, IEEE, IETF, etc) and associated standards and specifications (such as OSDP, Wiegand, FIPS, FICAM, PIV, CIV, Aliro, Thread, etc). Results oriented, strategic & critical thinking, proven track record of effective complex projects management, problem-solving, business analysis, and driving innovation. Data-informed and timely decision maker, with the ability to balance More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior / Principal Water Resource Engineer

Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Snc-Lavalin
major engineering, environmental and design consultancy, AtkinsRéalis offers opportunities for talented consultants to work on a wide variety of high-profile projects.We support our clients in making the right strategic investment decisions for critical infrastructure in areas as diverse as water resources, flood management, green infrastructure and transportation.We work for clients across the UK and overseas, including central government … managing the challenges of providing resilient and sustainable water supplies for the future. Our key projects include delivering client's Water Resource Management Plans and progressing the development of Strategic Resource Options (SROs). Our team specialises in the concept-level development of water resource systems all the way from existing, enhanced or new raw water sources through to … the complex nature of water resource planning and optioneering, with ability to undertake option development and appraisal as well as manage delivery of complex inter-disciplinary plans and projects. Strategic thinking and ability to see the 'bigger picture' at concept stage, as well as an attention to detail to give confidence as appraisals are carried out using consistent More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Solutions Architect (AI)

Crawley, West Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Peregrine
team, responsible for providing the technical vision and architectural design for cutting-edge AI solutions across the global business. The AI Solution Architect will act as a bridge between strategic AI initiatives and technical implementation, ensuring all solutions encompassing machine learning, agentic systems, and generative AI are robust, scalable, and secure. This role is pivotal in establishing architectural patterns … architectural understanding. Knowledge & skills: Technical Expertise: Mastery of AI/ML architectural patterns and best practices , with a solid understanding of MLOps, CI/CD, and data pipeline integration. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate high-level business objectives into a robust and scalable technical vision. Leadership & Mentoring: Strong ability to guide, influence, and upskill development teams, setting high More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Engineering Manager - Space & Range

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Holland & Barrett International Limited
SQL and NoSQL databases. A pragmatic problem-solver with strong analytical skills. Leadership Qualities Inspirational leader with a coaching mindset and a passion for helping others grow. Customer-first thinking with a focus on value and outcomes. Comfortable switching between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. Confident navigating change and ambiguity in fast-moving environments. Join us More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Senior Project Manager

Stibbington, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
TE Connectivity Corporation
like: • Strong interpersonal, negotiating, and influencing skills with the ability to build credible relationships internally and externally • Ownership of projects and driving decisions in a non-matrixed leadership environment • Strategic thinking with execution capability • Self-motivated in demanding environments • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including at senior levels • Results-oriented • Good business acumen and commercial understanding • Excellent More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Strategic Thinking
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£35,750
25th Percentile
£53,568
Median
£67,000
75th Percentile
£80,000
90th Percentile
£93,750