Head Of Strategic Transition

TL;DR

Head of Strategic Transition (IT & Change): Driving the execution of the Enterprise Technology Strategy, leading strategic alignment across Group and Divisional priorities, and ensuring major programmes deliver clear business value with an accent on stakeholder buy-in at all levels. Focus on influencing change, navigating complexity, and embedding a culture of challenge, clarity, and compliance.

Location: London

Company

hirify.global (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

What you will do

• Drive the evolution and implementation of the Enterprise Technology Strategy, ensuring alignment with Group objectives.
• Initiate strategic programmes across key technology themes, defining scope and building business cases.
• Accelerate innovation through idea generation, experimentation, and strategic initiatives.
• Mobilise strategic programmes to generate commercial momentum, managing budgets, and ensuring transition to delivery teams.
• Manage risk across the strategic technology portfolio, supporting programme leads.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and update senior leadership.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in equivalent senior roles.
• Extensive background in Asset Management, Protection, and Retirement.
• Skilled in navigating complex planning environments and executing across global matrixed organisations.
• Adept at bridging business and technology.
• Experienced in enhancing organisational effectiveness through people, processes, technology, and knowledge development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate.

Culture & Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
• Open to discussing flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares