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).
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
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).
LCH Ltd Engineering Senior PMO Manager page is loaded LCH Ltd Engineering Senior PMO Managerlocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R# Role Profile# LCH Ltd Engineering PMO lead/ Business Manager will report into LCH Ltd/Securities Engineering Programme Director and will support the LCH Ltd Engineering Delivery function. LCH Ltd Engineering PMO lead/ Business Manager will support the Engineering Delivery Teams in the management of their programmes against >€50m annual budget. The role will support the Engineering Programme Delivery functions and work with key internal stakeholders including the LCH Ltd Portfolio Office, Shared Services, Risk, Product, Finance, Legal and Compliance and track against key project pillars Cost, Quality and Time# Key Responsibilities Own the strategic direction and governance of the LCH Ltd Engineering PMO function, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Lead portfolio investment planning, prioritization, and financial oversight across multi-million-dollar Capex/Opex budgets. Drive executive-level reporting and insights, providing scenario analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and steering committees. Establish and enforce enterprise-wide PMO standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure consistency and scalability. Chair governance forums and influence decision-making at executive level, managing risk, dependencies, and strategic trade-offs across portfolios. Sponsor and lead continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practices and driving cultural change across delivery teams. Build and mentor a high-performing PMO team Supports process standardisation by identifying gaps and contributing ideas for more consistent use of tools, templates, and methodologies across projects.# Candidate Profile / Key Skills Essential Proven track record in portfolio management and strategic governance Strong financial acumen, with experience managing large-scale budgets. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, influencing at C-suite and board level. Expertise in PMO frameworks, portfolio prioritization, and benefits realization. Leadership and people management skills, with experience leading senior managers. Ability to drive transformation and continuous improvement across complex organizations. Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, including board-level reporting. Attention to detail with follow through to make sure projects are run effectively Demonstrates a proactive and open mindset towards process improvements and efficiency Proven ability to operate effectively with other functions and external teams Clear and concise communication Diligent and clear in all reporting both internally and externally Structured Governance and Control implementation Time management and prioritisation, balances multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently Adaptability and resilience, able to shift priorities while maintaining focus to the deadlines Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Project and PowerPoint Desirable Benefits Management Communications Strategy / Planning Workshop coordination and training Has worked in a similar role in a Clearing House (Equities) or an investment bank and can demonstrate a working knowledge of the similar processes used there relating to projects, their finances, resource allocation and overall project control Can demonstrate experience of problem solving in a similar working environment Can influence co-workers to respond in a timely manner Prince 2 Practitioner Supplier Management (Onshore / Offshore) Outsourcing and Infrastructure Delivery Project Assurance / Health Checks Proficiency with Project Management tools (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, Asana, Lucid) Cultural Awareness - Offshore, Europe. Career Stage: Manager London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
LCH Ltd Engineering Senior PMO Manager page is loaded LCH Ltd Engineering Senior PMO Managerlocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R# Role Profile# LCH Ltd Engineering PMO lead/ Business Manager will report into LCH Ltd/Securities Engineering Programme Director and will support the LCH Ltd Engineering Delivery function. LCH Ltd Engineering PMO lead/ Business Manager will support the Engineering Delivery Teams in the management of their programmes against >€50m annual budget. The role will support the Engineering Programme Delivery functions and work with key internal stakeholders including the LCH Ltd Portfolio Office, Shared Services, Risk, Product, Finance, Legal and Compliance and track against key project pillars Cost, Quality and Time# Key Responsibilities Own the strategic direction and governance of the LCH Ltd Engineering PMO function, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Lead portfolio investment planning, prioritization, and financial oversight across multi-million-dollar Capex/Opex budgets. Drive executive-level reporting and insights, providing scenario analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and steering committees. Establish and enforce enterprise-wide PMO standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure consistency and scalability. Chair governance forums and influence decision-making at executive level, managing risk, dependencies, and strategic trade-offs across portfolios. Sponsor and lead continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practices and driving cultural change across delivery teams. Build and mentor a high-performing PMO team Supports process standardisation by identifying gaps and contributing ideas for more consistent use of tools, templates, and methodologies across projects.# Candidate Profile / Key Skills Essential Proven track record in portfolio management and strategic governance Strong financial acumen, with experience managing large-scale budgets. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, influencing at C-suite and board level. Expertise in PMO frameworks, portfolio prioritization, and benefits realization. Leadership and people management skills, with experience leading senior managers. Ability to drive transformation and continuous improvement across complex organizations. Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, including board-level reporting. Attention to detail with follow through to make sure projects are run effectively Demonstrates a proactive and open mindset towards process improvements and efficiency Proven ability to operate effectively with other functions and external teams Clear and concise communication Diligent and clear in all reporting both internally and externally Structured Governance and Control implementation Time management and prioritisation, balances multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently Adaptability and resilience, able to shift priorities while maintaining focus to the deadlines Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Project and PowerPoint Desirable Benefits Management Communications Strategy / Planning Workshop coordination and training Has worked in a similar role in a Clearing House (Equities) or an investment bank and can demonstrate a working knowledge of the similar processes used there relating to projects, their finances, resource allocation and overall project control Can demonstrate experience of problem solving in a similar working environment Can influence co-workers to respond in a timely manner Prince 2 Practitioner Supplier Management (Onshore / Offshore) Outsourcing and Infrastructure Delivery Project Assurance / Health Checks Proficiency with Project Management tools (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, Asana, Lucid) Cultural Awareness - Offshore, Europe. Career Stage: Manager London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.
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!
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
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!
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
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!
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
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!
A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. "Rethink Everything" is our philosophy - it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. Lombard Odier Investment Managers ("LOIM") is the asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group. In order to strengthen our IT & Operations team, we are looking for a: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at LOIM is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing the firm's global technology strategy, delivering a resilient and scalable technology ecosystem, and enabling innovation across all functions. This role oversees all aspects of IT, data, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, and technology operations to ensure LOIM remains competitive, efficient, compliant, and client centric. The CTO will drive a multi year transformation agenda, lead diverse technology teams across locations, manage critical vendor relationships, and deliver major strategic programs that are foundational to LOIM's future operating model. YOUR ROLE Technology Strategy & Governance Define and maintain LOIM's global IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap.Lead the development and execution of key technology pillars (architecture, data, AI, cloud, digital workplace, cybersecurity).Ensure alignment with business strategy, investment priorities, and industry best practices.Provide thought leadership and innovation guidance to the Executive Committee, Boards & Committees, and senior leadership. Technology Leadership & Talent Management Lead, develop, and inspire a multi location technology organization.Build a strong team, upskill the organization to an AI-augmented workforce, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Attract and retain high calibre technology professionals. Change, Transformation & Project Delivery Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs, ensuring milestones, scope, and budgets are met.Strengthen project governance, change management, and stakeholder alignment across all business units.Drive implementation of new platforms, tools, and data capabilities to modernize LOIM's technology landscape. Budget, Vendor & Supplier Management Own the global technology budget, ensuring cost discipline and return on investment including establishment & maintenance of impactful relationships with senior management at suppliers.Optimise commercial performance of critical technology partners, including SaaS vendors, market data providers, and infrastructure providers.Negotiate contracts and oversee risk, service levels, and performance. Operational Excellence, Cybersecurity & Resilience Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of all systems and infrastructure.Strengthen cyber defence, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk frameworks.Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and incident response.Work across functions to minimize IT & Operational errors. Boards, Committees, Reporting & Risk Management Represent Technology at relevant boards, committees (operational risk, digital, IT steering, data governance, investment platform).Produce KPIs, dashboards, and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Proactively manage technology related business risks across the organisation. Client Due Diligence & External Engagement Lead the technology response for client due diligence requests, RFPs, and operational reviews.Present LOIM's technology strategy and controls to investors and partners.Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors. Business Partnership Act as a strategic advisor to Investment, Sales, Risk, Operations, Compliance and Executive leadership teams.Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.Champion data driven decision making and adoption of digital tools across LOIM.Strong, demonstrable network across industry peers, consortiums / forms and key service providers. YOUR PROFILE 15+ years in senior technology leadership roles, ideally within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets.Proven track record of delivering large scale transformation across investment platforms, data, and enterprise architecture.Deep experience with key investment management platforms (e.g., Enfusion, PORT, FactSet, Aladdin, Bloomberg, market data systems).Strong background in cybersecurity, vendor management, cloud transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory environments.Strategic thinker with ability to translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps.Strong executive presence, capable of influencing C suite and board level stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, communication, and change management skills.High integrity, resilience, and ability to operate in a complex, fast changing environment. Our Maison's DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison's DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. "Rethink Everything" is our philosophy - it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. Lombard Odier Investment Managers ("LOIM") is the asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group. In order to strengthen our IT & Operations team, we are looking for a: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at LOIM is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing the firm's global technology strategy, delivering a resilient and scalable technology ecosystem, and enabling innovation across all functions. This role oversees all aspects of IT, data, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, and technology operations to ensure LOIM remains competitive, efficient, compliant, and client centric. The CTO will drive a multi year transformation agenda, lead diverse technology teams across locations, manage critical vendor relationships, and deliver major strategic programs that are foundational to LOIM's future operating model. YOUR ROLE Technology Strategy & Governance Define and maintain LOIM's global IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap.Lead the development and execution of key technology pillars (architecture, data, AI, cloud, digital workplace, cybersecurity).Ensure alignment with business strategy, investment priorities, and industry best practices.Provide thought leadership and innovation guidance to the Executive Committee, Boards & Committees, and senior leadership. Technology Leadership & Talent Management Lead, develop, and inspire a multi location technology organization.Build a strong team, upskill the organization to an AI-augmented workforce, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Attract and retain high calibre technology professionals. Change, Transformation & Project Delivery Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs, ensuring milestones, scope, and budgets are met.Strengthen project governance, change management, and stakeholder alignment across all business units.Drive implementation of new platforms, tools, and data capabilities to modernize LOIM's technology landscape. Budget, Vendor & Supplier Management Own the global technology budget, ensuring cost discipline and return on investment including establishment & maintenance of impactful relationships with senior management at suppliers.Optimise commercial performance of critical technology partners, including SaaS vendors, market data providers, and infrastructure providers.Negotiate contracts and oversee risk, service levels, and performance. Operational Excellence, Cybersecurity & Resilience Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of all systems and infrastructure.Strengthen cyber defence, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk frameworks.Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and incident response.Work across functions to minimize IT & Operational errors. Boards, Committees, Reporting & Risk Management Represent Technology at relevant boards, committees (operational risk, digital, IT steering, data governance, investment platform).Produce KPIs, dashboards, and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Proactively manage technology related business risks across the organisation. Client Due Diligence & External Engagement Lead the technology response for client due diligence requests, RFPs, and operational reviews.Present LOIM's technology strategy and controls to investors and partners.Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors. Business Partnership Act as a strategic advisor to Investment, Sales, Risk, Operations, Compliance and Executive leadership teams.Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.Champion data driven decision making and adoption of digital tools across LOIM.Strong, demonstrable network across industry peers, consortiums / forms and key service providers. YOUR PROFILE 15+ years in senior technology leadership roles, ideally within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets.Proven track record of delivering large scale transformation across investment platforms, data, and enterprise architecture.Deep experience with key investment management platforms (e.g., Enfusion, PORT, FactSet, Aladdin, Bloomberg, market data systems).Strong background in cybersecurity, vendor management, cloud transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory environments.Strategic thinker with ability to translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps.Strong executive presence, capable of influencing C suite and board level stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, communication, and change management skills.High integrity, resilience, and ability to operate in a complex, fast changing environment. Our Maison's DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison's DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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 serve 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
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
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 serve 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
Role: Separation Management Office Lead Level: Senior Manager Location: London (with travel as required) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Separation Management Office (SMO) Lead to join our newly established Transformation Office within the Strategy & Consulting division. This individual sits at the intersection of M&A and Enterprise Transformation, driving successful separations across some of the largest global transactions. The SMO Lead will possess a deep understanding of the full M&A lifecycle and will engage directly with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders on both buy-side and sell-side mandates. They will bring hands-on experience across diligence, separation planning, TSA drafting and negotiation, Day 1 and Day 100 readiness, and full SMO delivery leadership. Platform experience in SAP, Oracle and/or Workday is desirable. Key Responsibilities 1. Separation Management Office Leadership Lead the SMO on large-scale transactions, providing end-to-end programme governance across all separation workstreams Own integrated planning, critical path management, and interdependency tracking across Technology, Data, Finance, HR, Legal, and Commercial workstreams Define and manage programme tooling and establish reporting cadences for senior stakeholders Own the RAID log, escalation protocols, and risk management framework throughout the separation lifecycle Lead Value Management and Definition activities, including benefits realisation tracking and value leakage prevention 2. Deal Lead (Small to Mid-Size Transactions) Carry end-to-end accountability for the successful separation of a divesting entity, from signing through to TSA exit Act as the primary client relationship owner, maintaining senior-level trust across both RemainCo and NewCo leadership 3. Day 1 & Day 100 Readiness Lead cutover planning, go/no-go governance, and Day 1 readiness tracking across all workstreams Define and execute the post-close stabilisation plan through to steady-state operations Manage hypercare period governance and issue resolution to ensure continuity of business operations 4. Separation Strategy & Budget Work with senior leaders on both buy and sell side to develop and cost separation approach options, including assessment of technical architecture alternatives Identify and quantify stranded costs for RemainCo; develop and track the stranded cost elimination plan Support the development of auditable carve-out P&Ls and standalone cost models for diligence and separation budgeting purposes 5. Separation Planning Develop the integrated separation plan across all aspects of the deal, with particular specialism in: Technology: application landscape separation, infrastructure decommission, network and identity management Data: data boundary definition, data migration planning and execution, data cleansing and quality Business Readiness: operational cutover, change management, and employee communications 6. TSA Drafting & Negotiation Lead the development of Technology and Data Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) Provide knowledgeable advice on negotiation approach, cost modelling, and exit planning for TSA workstreams Manage TSA governance post-close, tracking delivery obligations and exit milestones 7. Practice Development & Business Development Contribute to the development of the M&A practice through creation of offerings, playbooks, tools, and accelerators Support origination and proposal development, including responding to RFPs and shaping new opportunities Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor beyond the immediate transaction Mentor and develop junior team members, contributing to a high-performance separation delivery community 8. Diligence (Preferred) Lead commercial and/or technical diligence to support clients in the assessment of a target asset Provide rapid assessment of separation complexity, TSA requirements, and standalone cost estimates to inform deal valuation Stakeholder Landscape The SMO Lead will operate across a complex stakeholder ecosystem, engaging regularly with: C-suite and Board: CDIO, CFO, CEO, on both RemainCo and NewCo sides PE Sponsors: reporting into deal teams, supporting sponsor-level decision-making Third-Party Vendors & System Integrators: managing delivery obligations during separation Functional Workstream Leads: Technology, Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, Commercial
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
Role: Separation Management Office Lead Level: Senior Manager Location: London (with travel as required) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Separation Management Office (SMO) Lead to join our newly established Transformation Office within the Strategy & Consulting division. This individual sits at the intersection of M&A and Enterprise Transformation, driving successful separations across some of the largest global transactions. The SMO Lead will possess a deep understanding of the full M&A lifecycle and will engage directly with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders on both buy-side and sell-side mandates. They will bring hands-on experience across diligence, separation planning, TSA drafting and negotiation, Day 1 and Day 100 readiness, and full SMO delivery leadership. Platform experience in SAP, Oracle and/or Workday is desirable. Key Responsibilities 1. Separation Management Office Leadership Lead the SMO on large-scale transactions, providing end-to-end programme governance across all separation workstreams Own integrated planning, critical path management, and interdependency tracking across Technology, Data, Finance, HR, Legal, and Commercial workstreams Define and manage programme tooling and establish reporting cadences for senior stakeholders Own the RAID log, escalation protocols, and risk management framework throughout the separation lifecycle Lead Value Management and Definition activities, including benefits realisation tracking and value leakage prevention 2. Deal Lead (Small to Mid-Size Transactions) Carry end-to-end accountability for the successful separation of a divesting entity, from signing through to TSA exit Act as the primary client relationship owner, maintaining senior-level trust across both RemainCo and NewCo leadership 3. Day 1 & Day 100 Readiness Lead cutover planning, go/no-go governance, and Day 1 readiness tracking across all workstreams Define and execute the post-close stabilisation plan through to steady-state operations Manage hypercare period governance and issue resolution to ensure continuity of business operations 4. Separation Strategy & Budget Work with senior leaders on both buy and sell side to develop and cost separation approach options, including assessment of technical architecture alternatives Identify and quantify stranded costs for RemainCo; develop and track the stranded cost elimination plan Support the development of auditable carve-out P&Ls and standalone cost models for diligence and separation budgeting purposes 5. Separation Planning Develop the integrated separation plan across all aspects of the deal, with particular specialism in: Technology: application landscape separation, infrastructure decommission, network and identity management Data: data boundary definition, data migration planning and execution, data cleansing and quality Business Readiness: operational cutover, change management, and employee communications 6. TSA Drafting & Negotiation Lead the development of Technology and Data Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) Provide knowledgeable advice on negotiation approach, cost modelling, and exit planning for TSA workstreams Manage TSA governance post-close, tracking delivery obligations and exit milestones 7. Practice Development & Business Development Contribute to the development of the M&A practice through creation of offerings, playbooks, tools, and accelerators Support origination and proposal development, including responding to RFPs and shaping new opportunities Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor beyond the immediate transaction Mentor and develop junior team members, contributing to a high-performance separation delivery community 8. Diligence (Preferred) Lead commercial and/or technical diligence to support clients in the assessment of a target asset Provide rapid assessment of separation complexity, TSA requirements, and standalone cost estimates to inform deal valuation Stakeholder Landscape The SMO Lead will operate across a complex stakeholder ecosystem, engaging regularly with: C-suite and Board: CDIO, CFO, CEO, on both RemainCo and NewCo sides PE Sponsors: reporting into deal teams, supporting sponsor-level decision-making Third-Party Vendors & System Integrators: managing delivery obligations during separation Functional Workstream Leads: Technology, Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, Commercial
