16 Technology Strategist jobs in London

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centred on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us to achieve our mission.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Account Technology Strategist (ATS) working with Vodafone one of the world's leading Telcos.
Vodafone and Microsoft recently announced a far-reaching 10-year strategic partnership that leverages their respective strengths in offering scaled digital platforms to more than 300 million businesses, public sector organisations, and consumers across Europe and Africa. Through the partnership, the companies will collaborate to transform Vodafone's customer experience using Microsoft's generative AI, hyperscale Vodafone's leading managed IoT connectivity platform, develop new digital and financial services for businesses, particularly SMEs across Europe and Africa, and overhaul its global data centre cloud strategy.
This role will be joining the growing Vodafone account team that are leading the joint partnership engagement. As an Account Technology Strategist (ATS), you will be responsible for setting the technical vision and roadmap that will put technology at the centre of the partnership. You will need to use your technical acumen, industry knowledge and commercial understanding to enable Vodafone to do business in new disruptive ways through the adoption of Microsoft Cloud solutions; with an additional focus on adopting and capitalising on the opportunity AI presents.
Internally, you will drive a culture for winning as a team; being customer obsessed first, operating as #onemicrosoft across the multi-functional team to deliver market leading solutions. You will also be expected to find synergies in how we work by sharing learning across both Microsoft and Vodafone.
**We Would Love To Hear From You If You**
+ Have a passion for driving business transformation through technology with a focus on AI
+ Can translate technology into a benefit-led business conversation
+ Have a real passion and belief in how GenAI can have a positive impact on organisations
+ Can think creatively on how technology trends can translate into superpowers for orgs
+ Can see the 'big picture,' and can comfortably engage the C-Suite - beyond just IT- on their business goals, and interpret these into capabilities and outcomes with technology peers
+ Can articulate complex problems and solutions in a clear and logical manner
+ Have experience of working with a globally distributed customer and colleague base, with an engagement style that seeks to understand and embrace geographical and cultural differences
+ Embrace diversity and inclusivity in all that you do, and create environments for others to be successful
+ Advocate growth mindset, turning challenges into opportunities
**Responsibilities**
ey areas of responsibility:
**Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy:** Understand the customers business goals and industry trends, Microsoft solution areas and partner solutions to build a compelling vision for the impact technology can deliver. Aligned with a multi-year roadmap for delivery of the vision, helping them understand the impact of emerging and strategic technologies and inspire and influence them for Microsoft technologies to become the main enabler of business innovation.
**Industry & Business Architecture** : Create a long-term strategy which links business, technology, and industry needs of our customers to enable their business and transformation strategy and drive sustainable change
**Technology Sales** : Orchestrate technology sales activities to drive the digital transformation vision and roadmap of our customers with Microsoft technologies. Plan and orchestrate the solution proposal and coordinate technology sales teams to provide the right solution to the customer
**Account Leadership:** Be a Change Agent internally and externally to inspire and ideate innovative technologies to drive business strategy and the priorities of our customers. Own and strengthen the collaborative relationship with C-level technology, innovation, and technology executives. Create an inclusive and supportive environment for your matrix team to be successful, embracing Microsoft's philosophy of 'come as you are, do what you love'!
**Orchestration:** Ability to manage and lead a diverse virtual matrix of teams across all areas of Microsoft
**Qualifications**
Common attributes we typically look for can include:
+ Expertise in digital transformation roles & GenAI experience in the P12M
+ Strong technical foundation, well versed in coaching a customer through a technical envisioning conversation (Business and Technical)
+ Ability to connect the technical capabilities necessary to achieve the customer business outcome
+ Change Leadership Skills - Fully achieving the business impact customers demand requires the sustained usage of our solutions and cloud services. This can only be achieved by helping the customer fully integrate our cloud services into the workflows and processes of their business
+ Put the customer central to the approach
+ Ability to work with senior Business and Technical Decision Makers to define clear outcomes for success and understand business processes
+ Possess solution and enterprise architecture knowledge that allows you to connect solutions to the business outcomes a customer requires balanced with a resourceful mindset to challenge the status quo
+ Preferred background in delivering large scale cloud transformation programs across a multi-geo customer & working across the business (not just with the IT org)
+ Technical sales experience & Leadership skills that drive business outcomes through mobilising a team
+ Experience working in a global team (+25% of travel)
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Account Technology Strategist- Healthcare to join our team in the UK to help lead our relationship with NHS central organisations.
The NHS is facing an unprecedented challenge, with a significant backlog, unprecedented funding pressures and workforce challenges keeping up with demand. There are few opportunities to help manage such sustained pressures; thankfully, AI and other technologies are opening up entirely new approaches to healthcare delivery that can improve outcomes, enhance efficiency and give hard pressed workers time back to care.
We are looking for a highly experienced and technically adept leader with a passion for supporting the NHS to help our customers transform healthcare.
As an Account Technology Strategist, you will function as the "virtual Chief Technology Officer" for your NHS organisations, leveraging your deep understanding of Microsoft's products to help transform healthcare organisations to meet their strategic ambitions.
You'll work with a team, including your Account Executive, and leverage a large, multi-functional specialist team across the breadth of the Microsoft solutions portfolio.
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us with:
+ Exceptional technical credibility and ability to develop and share a technical vision with the most senior levels (C-suite) across the NHS
+ Deep understanding of the Microsoft product offering and the opportunities this presents to transform healthcare
+ Experience in technical sales, developing and driving opportunities to create transformational change using cloud & AI technologies
+ Ability to lead virtual teams in matrixed environments, build and maintain strong relationships
+ Outstanding communication, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
Optional but highly advantageous:
Strong understanding of the NHS's technology strategy, technical landscape, challenges and opportunities
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ You create and drive forward opportunities to help deliver the NHS's ambitions using Microsoft's technology suite, leveraging the full range of capabilities to support the NHS to shift from 'analog to digital'
+ You lead technology strategy formulation, supporting execution and digital transformation, and creating trusted, long-term roadmaps for your NHS organisations. You also orchestrate the translation of the customer's business objectives into highly effective Technology Architecture.
+ You drive the communication strategy to help sell Microsoft offerings, map technical customer requirements to Microsoft technology platforms, and establish best practices and standards around account planning
+ You have a deep understanding of the customer's usage of Microsoft technology, enabling you to clearly forecast and plan, helping direct the team on where there are opportunities to drive the account forwards
+ Your understanding of the technical architecture of the NHS, and the needs and ambitions of the NHS, enable you to provide a strong viewpoint to senior technical decision makers, where you come across as highly credible
+ You act as a thought leader for the healthcare team, synthesizing business insights and showcasing the value of technology to solve healthcare problems
+ Embody our culture and values
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications (RQs)**
+ Extensive experience making recommendations to and/or collaborating with senior level executives in the NHS
+ Extensive experience in technical delivery and/or technical sales
**Preferred Qualifications (PQs)**
+ Experience in working in Healthcare, including experience with driving digital transformation
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Our client is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural practices through cutting-edge technology. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Agricultural Technology Strategist to join our fully remote team. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives on leveraging data and innovation to solve complex challenges in the agricultural sector, working from any location within the UK.

As an Agricultural Technology Strategist, you will be responsible for researching, identifying, and evaluating emerging technologies that can enhance agricultural productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. You will develop strategic roadmaps, build business cases, and collaborate with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, including farmers, researchers, and technology providers. Your insights will guide investment decisions and shape the future of farming.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of current and future trends in agricultural technology (e.g., precision farming, IoT, AI, robotics, biotechnology, data analytics).
• Evaluating the potential impact and feasibility of new technologies for various agricultural applications.
• Developing comprehensive strategies and roadmaps for the adoption and integration of agritech solutions.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key technology partners and industry experts.
• Creating compelling business cases and proposals to secure funding and support for strategic initiatives.
• Translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Assessing the environmental and economic impact of proposed technological interventions.
• Facilitating workshops and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
• Staying informed about regulatory landscapes and policy developments affecting agricultural technology.

We are looking for candidates with a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Data Science, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on technology. A minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural research, technology development, or strategic consulting within the agri-food sector is required. Deep understanding of modern farming practices and the application of digital technologies is essential. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills are paramount. Experience with data analysis tools and platforms would be beneficial. If you are driven by innovation and passionate about shaping the future of agriculture remotely, we want to hear from you.

The Microsoft UK Public Safety and National Security (PS&NS) business focuses on partnering with our Government customers and industry partners to achieve strategic goals. PS&NS sites within the UK Public Sector business, and covers our Defence, Policing, Justice & National Security customers. This team is responsible for providing a differentiated Customer experience for these unique customers, delivering solutions that result in strategic business outcomes and driving revenue growth for Microsoft.
As a Strategic Account Technology Strategist, you will be responsible for designing and driving leading edge technology initiatives and transformation roadmaps in partnership UK Defence customers, which accelerate your customer's desired business outcomes whilst achieving Microsoft's business objectives.
You will work in close partnership with a Strategic Account Executive, leveraging your large, multi-functional v-team across the breadth of the Microsoft product portfolio (Cloud & AI Platforms, AI Business Solutions and Security Solutions) and the ecosystem of relevant Microsoft Partner offerings. You will build and grow your network of technology decision makers and influences within your customers and position industry-relevant solutions to help the customers adopt and embrace AI technologies at pace and scale. You will have a strong track-record of driving innovative digital solutions to achieve customers' business objectives and achieving account growth targets. This role will give you the opportunity to combine your technology and customer-centricity to deliver AI, Digital and Security solutions to accelerate your customers' transformation vision and to ultimately become their trusted technology advisor.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ **Customer Digital, AI and Security Strategy Leadership** - you will engage consultatively with the customer to capture business objectives and craft a technology roadmap encompassing Cloud, AI Business Solutions and Security which shapes the customer's digital strategy.
+ **Technology Relevant Trusted Seller** - you will be consistently curious and able to harness the breadth of your technical, operations and/or delivery experience to become the customer's trusted technology advisor in support of maximising their business value and supporting Microsoft's business growth. You will challenge customers' assumptions with constructive dialogue about their business and role of innovative technology such as AI.
+ **Technology Leadership** - your pan-portfolio perspective will require you to lead and co-ordinate Microsoft's technical engagement with the customer. You will drive alignment across Microsoft technical specialists in Cloud & AI Platforms, AI Business Solutions and Security solution areas. And you will engage technical and non-technical customer stakeholders showcasing how Microsoft solutions align to the customer's business priorities.
+ **Industry Expertise** - You will develop deep expertise in how Defence organisations work and the constraints they operate under. You will become adept at navigating complex, federated organisations. You will be accountable for harnessing your understanding of the customer's technology landscape and crafting Microsoft's industry relevant solutions that help customers accelerate their transformation.
+ **Innovator** - You will delivery compelling presentations to inspire the customer to move from ambition to action. You will be accountable for bringing ideas to life - through storytelling, whiteboards and/or prototypes, that help energise the customer to take action.
+ **Learning & Development** - You will be responsible for continuous learning. Microsoft's technology advances at pace and you will be accountable for staying up-to-date and coaching customers, partners and colleagues as appropriate. In this way, you will become perceived as a de facto Chief Technology Officer.
**Qualifications**
**Required**
+ Demonstrable experience of delivering, consulting or selling digital solutions in Enterprise environments
+ Demonstrable experience in making recommendations to and/or collaborating with senior level technology decision makers
+ This role requires a UK citizenable to attain SC and/or DV security clearance
+ Well-developed verbal, written and visual communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience with delivery / governance of Digital Transformation programmes
+ Relevant experience working with highly federated customer environments
+ Relevant experience working with Defence or similarly regulated customer environments
+ Demonstrable experience in driving cloud migrations/datacentre modernisation, Digital/AI adoption and/or cyber security solutions
+ Familiarisation with hyperscale cloud services and/or experience working with Developers (DevOps) or Data Scientists
+ Track-record of delivering compelling demos and/or building rapid prototypes/proof-of-concept solutions
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.
Local Public Services is where we get to see Microsoft's mission come to life for citizens, customers and communities. Are you passionate about driving digital transformation? Do you excel at building strategic relationships, being a trusted advisor to your customers, and are you excited about leveraging the power of AI?
We are looking for an **Account Technology Strategist** (ATS) to join our team, focusing on **Local Goverment customers** . In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, helping our customers navigate their digital journeys and achieve their business goals.
Working with your Account Executives, leveraging your multi-functional V-Team across the breadth of the Microsoft product portfolio and the vast catalogue of Microsoft Partner offerings, you will build and grow your relationships and partnerships with technology executives within your customers and bring industry-relevant solutions to help the customers adopt and embrace AI technologies.
**Responsibilities**
+ You **synthesise business insights** and orchestrate teams across the organisation to deliver solutions while **applying deep expertise** and thought leadership.
+ You act as a "Chief Technology Officer" to provide account **Thought Leadership** , leverage knowledge of Microsoft's solutions, industry, and customer needs, and act as the voice of the customer (VOC), industry, and team.
+ You **lead technology strategy formulation** by leading alignment of customer needs and technology solutions, execution of technology strategy/digital transformation, creation of mid- to long-term technology roadmaps, and translation of customer business objectives.
+ You **develop and drive opportunities** , present opportunities to the customer, and create demand. You coach peers on how to create and maintain an opportunity initiation and how to map Microsoft priorities to opportunities.
+ You **lead digital transformation** using corporate and cross-industry resources and partner with line-of-business leader or senior executive to articulate the benefits of Microsoft technology over competitor solutions. You help customer technical specialists sell Microsoft offerings.
+ You **map technology customer requirements and business scenarios to Microsoft technology platforms** . You orchestrate necessary teams and partners to ensure demand generation and establish best practices for account planning. You deliver regular industry/technology briefings to customer technology senior decision-makers and technical teams. You use readiness resources and demonstrate expertise in creating enablement plans.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ Experience in technical consulting, technical consultative selling, business consulting, practice building, or related technical/sales experience
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
+ Industry Experience: Having experience working in the UK Public Sector is preferred. Familiarity with the specific challenges and dynamics of this industry is essential.
+ Digital Transformation Expertise: Candidates should demonstrate a track record of driving digital transformation or using technology to drive customer business outcomes. This involves understanding how technology can enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and drive growth.
+ Consulting Background: A strong background in technical consulting, technical consultative selling, business consulting, practice building, or related experience is highly desirable. Candidates who can navigate complex business challenges and propose effective solutions will stand out.
+ Customer-Centric Mindset: Successful candidates exhibit a customer obsession. They seek to understand customer needs deeply and propose tailored solutions that align with Microsoft's offerings.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Director of Strategic Planning to lead critical planning initiatives from their prestigious office in London, England, UK . This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the organization's long-term vision and growth strategies. You will work closely with executive leadership to identify market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and develop actionable plans to achieve business objectives. This role demands exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and the ability to influence and inspire across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate, and implement the organization's long-term strategic plan.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats impacting the industry.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure alignment of departmental strategies with the overall corporate strategy.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against strategic goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of strategic projects.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations and progress reports to the executive team and board of directors.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and meetings.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive innovation and identify new avenues for growth and market expansion.
• Manage external consultants and research partners as needed.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of developing and successfully implementing complex strategic plans.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of business models.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in market analysis, competitive intelligence, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder management and facilitating group discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and drive change.
• Experience in (Specific industry, e.g., technology, finance, retail) is highly advantageous.

Job Description

Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
• Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
• Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence

Requirements:

• c.5 years Big 4 experience
• Astute analytical experience
• Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable