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

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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

Head Of Strategic Transition