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CRH is a global leader in building materials solutions, and Tarmac is a leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business in the UK. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive transformational change through artificial intelligence and automation technologies. About the role Tarmac is seeking a visionary Senior Manager -AI & Automation to lead the strategy, delivery, and governance of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and RPA across our UK operations. This is a senior, high impact role driving measurable value, operational excellence, and industry leadership as we transform how we work through intelligent technologies. Main responsibilities In this role you'll: Shape and Deliver the AI Strategy Identify, prioritise, and deliver AI opportunities across plant optimisation, predictive maintenance, computer vision, logistics, forecasting, sustainability, and quality. Lead end to end delivery of AI solutions-from idea and prototyping to production and business as usual service. Define value metrics and ensure every initiative delivers measurable ROI. Maximise enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Multiply by CRH, SAP Joule, and Salesforce Einstein. Track emerging AI technologies and position Tarmac as an industry leader. Build Enterprise AI & Automation Capability Develop and operate AI delivery frameworks: LLMOps, model evaluation, monitoring, RAG, and integration architecture. Create AI reference architectures, quality standards, and assurance processes including red teaming and model drift detection. Oversee secure OT/IT integration to unlock value from plant, quarry, and IoT data. Strengthen Data, Governance & Responsible AI Own the AI readiness roadmap including data governance, MDM, security, and enterprise knowledge architecture. Lead AI FinOps: cost controls, usage telemetry, optimisation, and ROI analysis. Implement governance aligned to CRH standards, NIST, Cyber Essentials, SOx, ISO/IEC 42001 and data protection requirements. Ensure safe, transparent, explainable AI with robust controls for agentic systems. Scale Capability & Adoption Build a blended delivery model of internal experts and specialist partners. Develop workforce plans for AI product managers, engineers, knowledge engineers, risk specialists, and UX roles. Lead change, adoption, training, and enablement-including role based training and AI champions. Manage RPA strategy and delivery, ensuring alignment with AI governance and value measurement. Work closely with CRH Group and international partners to leverage global capability. Partner across IT, Cyber, Compliance, Data and business functions to deliver integrated, secure solutions. Build strong relationships with suppliers, innovation networks, and academia. To be successful in this role you'll need: A proven ability to deliver business value from AI or advanced analytics with measurable ROI. Experience leading AI solutions from concept to production and BAU. A developed understanding of AI platforms, LLMOps/GenAIOps, governance, cyber security, and regulatory requirements (NIST, Cyber Essentials, SOx). To be skilled in data governance, enterprise AI platforms, and scaling innovation into operational services. A demonstrated ability to lead blended teams and manage strategic partners. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership abilities. Track record of staying current with emerging technologies. Experience with RPA (UiPath), industrial/processing environments, OT data, predictive maintenance, or computer vision. A familiarity with large multi site organisations. A knowledge of RAG, agentic AI, enterprise AI tools, and ISO/IEC 42001. Qualifications A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience. Relevant certifications (AI/ML, data, project management, cyber security) are beneficial. We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Working Parents Training and development opportunities

Position You will be the domain expert for Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (RCG) within Databricks UK and Ireland, working in coordination with the Industry Leads within Databricks. In this role, you will set the vision, build executive relationships with customers and partners, and work with a cross functional team across Databricks within Northern Europe. You must have a passion for how Data + AI will transform the RCG industry, be familiar with the unique challenges that global RCG companies face, and be effective at articulating your vision to audiences big and small. As a Trusted Technology Leader for our customer in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods vertical, you provide technology guidance and orchestrate the interaction between the customer and Databricks resources to drive new opportunities, demand generation, digital transformation, and the mapping of industry/business scenarios to Databricks solutions. You ensure that Databricks is perceived as a technology leader and that our solutions (end to end) provide added value compared to the competition by being a trusted advisor to key decision makers at the CxO level. Reporting to the Manager, Field Engineering. Impact you will have Be a thought leader within our global Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods community You will influence stakeholders at all levels through complex engagements with the wider cloud ecosystem and third party applications, ensuring they are excited by the Databricks vision and solution strategy. Working closely with the Strategic or Global Account executives, leveraging our large, multi functional team, lead internal teams to provide analyses and architect solutions for the customer. Hold accountability as a strategic link between Databricks and the customer for identifying a pathway for strategic efforts and resources necessary for building a technology strategy. Technology Sales Leadership - Lead technology thought leadership and technology sales activities to drive the customer's digital transformation vision and roadmap with Databricks. Orchestrate the extended team, leading customer joint envisioning sessions, to bring the best of Databricks technology to help the customer achieve their digital goals. Cultivate relationships - and solutions - with the partner ecosystem, including SIs, ISVs, and Data Collaboration partners. Collaborate with marketing to develop RCG content, collateral, and demand generation plans. Digital Transformation Strategy - Own the relationship with C-level technology/innovation executives at the customer and build relationships with business leaders to achieve their business and technology outcomes. Understand the customer's business goals, solution areas, and partner solutions to build a technology roadmap, enabling the customer's innovation agenda through the utilisation of our technologies. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience working as a senior leader or executive in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods vertical (directly in industry and/or deep experience working as a vendor to the industry) Intimate knowledge of the technology landscape in the RCG industry Experience driving data transformation projects change at a large RCG company, with a strong understanding of how large RCG firms make decisions, and an ability to influence that decision making process. Prior experience in acting as the Technology Leader for the customer and "go to" person in established, long term relationships with technical and/or business decision makers at the Chief X Officer (CxO) level at the customer. Ability to innovate technical solutions to achieve customers' business transformation and achieve account growth targets, by leveraging technology and industry knowledge to deliver digital solutions to accelerate the customer's digital vision. Proactively builds and maintains a strong knowledge of the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods industry, associated business strategy, and key industry partners and solutions. Coordinates with internal and external industry experts to gather industry knowledge to improve customer outcomes. Strong knowledge of key regulations in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods industry, with a particular focus on European regulations. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark , Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. 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Job Description Role: Technology Operating Model Manager - Resources Industry Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh Mobility: Up to 100% Career Level: Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Do you enjoy using innovation, and the latest technologies to solve challenges and realise business goals? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of business and technology, where you're engaging with senior clients, engineers and architects, on a daily basis? Are you a critical thinker that is keen to continue exploring the untouched capabilities of technologies such as Cloud, Big Data, AI and Robotics, and how their value can be maximised in a client's landscape. Joining the team means becoming part of a community that serves Accenture's clients with the best and brightest insights regarding technology operating model strategy, design and transformation. Our values include challenging our clients' norms, building trusted relationships, and embracing diversity as a source of creativity and inspiration. We collaborate closely with experts globally to bring the best to our clients every day and stay relevant to their changing needs. Our teams are changing businesses every day using deep industry insights, technology knowledge and innovative ideas. Positioned at the intersection of business, technology and industry, we devise creative new strategies and target operating models, based on trends, insights and data. With an eye for competitive advantage, digital disruption, operating models, and the future workforce, we take on the challenge of designing and implementing transformative business solutions, using the technology to drive business advantage. Your responsibilities as a technology operating model manager will include: Partner with technology and business leaders to architect "how" technology functions unlock business value and agility through the right operating model blueprint Co creating a client's Technology Operating Model vision, strategy and design - from initial product and platform structures to organisation, governance and process designs Shaping value cases to articulate the case for change Shaping implementation approaches and roadmaps, ensuring alignment to wider business objectives Staying abreast of industry dynamics and the impact of trends on an organisation, to identify and formulate the need for new capabilities and operating model changes Advising on, designing and implementing modern engineering capabilities including Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, Automation, Data & AI and Cloud Conducting Agile and modern engineering maturity assessments to identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency and speed to market Developing recommendations and translating them into actionable roadmaps for complex and large technology transformations using Lean and Agile enterprise principles Supporting the creation of methods and processes by area / technology function, to embed new ways of working Providing insights to clients on common pitfalls during operating model transformation and devising appropriate risk mitigation strategies Leading and coaching client teams in adopting new operating models and engineering practices Leading and coaching junior team members Qualification We are looking for individuals with the following skills and experience: Technology Experience: Have experience designing modern technology operating models or are an engineering professional with a background in Data & AI, DevOps or Platform Engineering that is seeking to pivot their career towards advisory work Understand modern IT, Data, AI and Cloud operating model components and methodologies Understand functional architecture and how this informs modern IT operating model structure and design Are curious and passionate about exploring emerging technologies (Cloud Native, Data, AI, Robotics, etc.) Strategic Thinking: Can synthesise business strategies and challenges to inform target technology operating model design Can simplify and explain complex business technology challenges Experience adapting operating model designs to meet varying client industry needs Stakeholder Management: Ability to inspire teams and build consensus in high pressure situations Are comfortable co creating and partnering with technology and business leaders, working through ambiguity to architect the right outcome Have proven stakeholder management and communication skills, leveraged to influence and persuade client stakeholders Delivery and Execution: Have experience working on complex digital transformation programmes Can work across multi disciplinary teams Industry Experience: Have experience in Mining, Natural Resources, Utilities or Energy What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package that includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first class services we are known for. Locations London Edinburgh Manchester Newcastle Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .

Job Description Role: Technology, Strategy & Advisory, Enterprise Architect Manager - Products Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh Industry: Products Mobility: Up to 100% Career Level: Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Accenture is recognised worldwide for business performance and inclusion and diversity. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Your responsibilities as an Enterprise Architect Manager Enterprise Strategy and Architecture Leadership Assess the impact of business strategy on the enterprise architecture across organisation, processes, applications, data, infrastructure and operations Define and co create enterprise architecture visions, target states and multi year roadmaps aligned to business objectives Translate complex architectural concepts into clear, outcome focused narratives for executive stakeholders Stay abreast of industry dynamics, current and emerging trends, to identify and formulate the need for change in the enterprise architecture Transformation Design and Value Realisation Develop actionable transformation roadmaps using Lean and Agile enterprise principles Build value cases and investment justifications aligned to client strategic planning cycles Identify value levers including cost reduction, technical debt treatment, platform consolidation and new digital capabilities Architecture Governance and Delivery Assurance Provide enterprise architecture governance throughout transformation programmes Lead architectural decision making across client business and technology teams, and third party vendors Conduct end to end vendor and platform assessments Capability and Team Leadership Lead and develop teams of Enterprise Architects across engagements Create and evolve reusable enterprise architecture assets, blueprints and accelerators Support definition and implementation of Enterprise Architecture operating models and maturity improvement roadmaps We are looking for individuals who Experience working across one or more architecture domains, including Business, Application, Data, Technology and/or Security Experience contributing to or leading complex, enterprise scale transformation programmes Ability to operate across different levels of abstraction, from executive strategy to architectural detail Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders Curiosity and a point of view on leveraging AI and Data, Cloud and emerging technologies to solve business challenges Have interest or experience with key Technology Platforms across AI solutions (OpenAI, AWS, Palantir, Google, Microsoft), Cloud (Azure, AWS, Google), Supply Chain (O9, BlueYonder, Kinaxis), CRM (Dynamics, Salesforce), Data (Databricks, Snowflake), ERP (SAP S4) or others Set yourself apart Deep knowledge of one or more Products industry or sub sector with a clear architectural point of view Experience shaping enterprise wide business capability models and maturity assessments Strong understanding of data architectures, governance, security and privacy Experience with enterprise architecture tooling such as LeanIX Prior consulting experience in Technology Strategy or Enterprise Architecture, or experience in an architecture function Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, COBIT, DCAM, or cloud solution architecture Experience with Enterprise / platform / application (e.g., cloud / SAP) / data architecture Familiarity with applying key frameworks such as APQC Process Classification Framework, Zachman Framework, ITIL and Scaled Agile Framework What's in it for you In addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility required Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first class services we are known for. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Additional Information Location: London

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Information Officer (CIO) for our World Services division, to lead and govern a lean, high performing global IT function that delivers secure, reliable and business enabling technology services. About the role This is a senior leadership role accountable for overall IT strategy, operating model design, governance and performance. The CIO provides clear direction and oversight across Service Operations, Technical Operations, and Cybersecurity and Productivity Solutions Operations, ensuring technology services are aligned with business priorities, risk appetite and compliance obligations. Operating within a security first, cloud centric environment, the CIO ensures that IT delivers predictable, transparent and measurable outcomes, balancing operational stability with continuous improvement and transformation. The role acts as a trusted partner to senior business leadership, translating business strategy into a coherent technology roadmap while maintaining strong control, accountability and financial discipline. The CIO leads a small, highly skilled internal team augmented by managed service partners, ensuring that internal capability is focused on leadership, governance, architecture and assurance rather than commodity delivery. This role reports directly to the World Services Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a functional report through to the M+C Saatchi Group CIO. What you'll do IT leadership and strategy Define and own the World Services IT strategy aligned to business objectives, growth plans and risk appetite. Establish clear priorities, outcomes and success measures across all IT domains. Act as the senior information technology advisor to World Services leadership, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on technology decisions and trade offs. Work closely with peers and ensure strategic alignment. Operating model ownership Own and evolve the IT operating model, ensuring clear accountability across Service Operations, Technical Operations, and Cybersecurity and Productivity Solutions Operations. Chair and lead the IT Leadership Group, ensuring effective cross domain coordination, decision making and escalation. Ensure the operating model remains lean, scalable and fit for purpose as business needs evolve. Governance, risk and compliance Provide executive oversight of IT governance, risk management and compliance activities. Ensure alignment with recognised frameworks including ITIL, ISO27001, NIST , NIST , Essential 8 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Maintain executive visibility of risk, control effectiveness, audit readiness and remediation activities. Security and resilience Set clear expectations for a 'security by default' culture across all IT services and delivery activities. Ensure appropriate investment and prioritisation of cyber security, resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and security events, ensuring effective communication and decision making . Service performance and accountability Hold domain leads accountable for service quality, availability, performance and user experience. Ensure clear metrics, reporting and transparency of IT performance to business stakeholders. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation and operational maturity. Technology roadmap and investment Own the end to end technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and architectural principles. Approve major initiatives, investments and changes, balancing cost, risk, value and long term sustainability. Ensure technology spend is well governed, transparent and delivers measurable business value. Project and change oversight Provide executive sponsorship and oversight for IT projects and change programmes. Ensure project managers within IT are empowered to coordinate across World Services business units. Maintain visibility of delivery progress, risks and dependencies, intervening where required. Vendor and partner management Set strategy and governance for managed service providers and information technology partners. Ensure strong commercial management, performance oversight and accountability. Ensure internal teams remain focused on leadership, governance and value adding activities. Outcomes A secure, stable and predictable IT environment supporting global operations. Clear accountability and visibility across all IT domains. Strong alignment between information technology delivery, business priorities and information risk management. Consistent compliance with security and governance frameworks. A trusted, transparent IT function recognised as a business partner. A scalable operating model capable of supporting future growth and change. About you You are a senior information technology leader with experience operating at executive level within complex, securitised and highly regulated environments. You bring a strong balance of strategic vision, governance discipline and operational pragmatism. You are comfortable leading small, high impact teams, working with managed service partners and influencing senior stakeholders. You understand that effective IT leadership is about clarity, accountability and outcomes rather than scale. You'll bring with you experience and capabilities including: Proven experience as a CIO, IT Director or equivalent senior information technology leadership role. Strong understanding of IT operating models, service management and governance. Experience operating within fast paced regulated or security focused environments. Demonstrable knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, ISO27001 and NIST 800-53 and 800-171. Experience overseeing cyber security, information security risk and compliance at executive level. Strong commercial acumen and experience governing technology spend and vendors. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You're good at: Setting clear direction and expectations. Balancing risk, cost, security and business enablement. Holding leaders accountable while empowering them to deliver. Translating business strategy into actionable technology outcomes. Creating clarity, structure and focus in complex environments. WHAT YOU'LL GET A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including: Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year Half days off before bank holidays Emergency care days for dependants Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year Season Ticket loan Payroll Giving Scheme Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize An annual Summer and Christmas party Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays We also offer learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success. ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology, and culture, to help clients navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group's two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems. M&C Saatchi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on talent and capability, without regard for any personal characteristics. All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Location: UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Reading Job-ID: 217457 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Others Senior Business Manager - Technology Sourcing Europe Senior Business Manager - Technology Sourcing Europe Location: UK (Hatfield, London, Reading) Travel: Regular UK & European travel Life on the team Join a fast paced, high impact team at the heart of Computacenter's European technology sourcing business. You'll work closely with the Portfolio and Strategy Director and collaborate with the Director, TS Europe and other senior leaders across the business, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor. This is an environment where collaboration, curiosity and proactive problem solving are valued, and where your work will directly influence strategic outcomes and employee engagement across Europe. What you'll do Act as an integrator across leadership teams to align priorities and drive forward the TS strategy. Support the alignment of European and North American TS businesses and embed the Group Operating Model. Lead cross functional initiatives and change projects. Own governance and progress reporting for TS Europe relating to organisational priorties and three-year plan. Partner with Finance and HR on workforce planning, financial reporting and performance insights. Enable strong engagement with Country Unit Sales teams through timely, relevant information sharing. Produce high quality presentations and briefings for internal, external and partner events. Lead a small communications team in planning and executing impactful internal communication across the TS Europe organisation. Develop and sustain leadership engagement and visibility through engaging communications content and events. Ensure effective leadership team meetings with clear agendas, action tracking and collaborative opportunities. Support additional tasks requested by TS Europe and GTS leadership. What you'll need Essential: Extensive experience in strategy, general management or operations, ideally in IT or B2B. Strong organisational skills and credibility working with senior stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and the ability to craft compelling executive level presentations. High proficiency with Microsoft Office and core productivity tools. Strategic, analytical thinker with a hands on approach to execution. Ability to manage multiple priorities with resilience and structure. Sound judgement and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and adding value. High integrity and confidence handling sensitive information. Fluent English. Desirable: Experience as a Business Manager, Chief of Staff or similar role. Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile). Experience in global or multinational environments. Background in strategy or consulting. Familiarity with Salesforce or Generative AI tools. Experience in financial / performance management or internal communications. French or German language skills. Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master's degree. About us We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business. Our business may be about technology, but first of all it's about people With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong. As an equal opportunities employer, we're committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we're looking for. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability. If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward thinking environment - we'd love to hear from you!

Location: UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Reading Job-ID: 217457 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Others Senior Business Manager - Technology Sourcing Europe Senior Business Manager - Technology Sourcing Europe Location: UK (Hatfield, London, Reading) Travel: Regular UK & European travel Life on the team Join a fast paced, high impact team at the heart of Computacenter's European technology sourcing business. You'll work closely with the Portfolio and Strategy Director and collaborate with the Director, TS Europe and other senior leaders across the business, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor. This is an environment where collaboration, curiosity and proactive problem solving are valued, and where your work will directly influence strategic outcomes and employee engagement across Europe. What you'll do Act as an integrator across leadership teams to align priorities and drive forward the TS strategy. Support the alignment of European and North American TS businesses and embed the Group Operating Model. Lead cross functional initiatives and change projects. Own governance and progress reporting for TS Europe relating to organisational priorties and three-year plan. Partner with Finance and HR on workforce planning, financial reporting and performance insights. Enable strong engagement with Country Unit Sales teams through timely, relevant information sharing. Produce high quality presentations and briefings for internal, external and partner events. Lead a small communications team in planning and executing impactful internal communication across the TS Europe organisation. Develop and sustain leadership engagement and visibility through engaging communications content and events. Ensure effective leadership team meetings with clear agendas, action tracking and collaborative opportunities. Support additional tasks requested by TS Europe and GTS leadership. What you'll need Essential: Extensive experience in strategy, general management or operations, ideally in IT or B2B. Strong organisational skills and credibility working with senior stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and the ability to craft compelling executive level presentations. High proficiency with Microsoft Office and core productivity tools. Strategic, analytical thinker with a hands on approach to execution. Ability to manage multiple priorities with resilience and structure. Sound judgement and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and adding value. High integrity and confidence handling sensitive information. Fluent English. Desirable: Experience as a Business Manager, Chief of Staff or similar role. Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile). Experience in global or multinational environments. Background in strategy or consulting. Familiarity with Salesforce or Generative AI tools. Experience in financial / performance management or internal communications. French or German language skills. Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master's degree. About us We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business. Our business may be about technology, but first of all it's about people With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong. As an equal opportunities employer, we're committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we're looking for. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability. If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward thinking environment - we'd love to hear from you!