Strategy & Planning – Technology
Location:
Sheffield (3 days a week) Start:
ASAP Rate: £500-£620~ per day Inside IR35 Essential Consulting are working with a large financial services organisation who are looking for experienced
Strategy & Planning professional
to join a senior technology portfolio function. This is a high-visibility role focused on turning strategic priorities and often ambiguous senior-level requirements into clear, commercially sound plans and recommendations. This is
not a traditional PMO role . We are looking for someone who is proactive, analytical and comfortable taking ownership, rather than someone focused primarily on process, governance administration or reporting. Key Responsibilities
Lead and support
strategic planning
across major technology initiatives.
Develop robust
business cases and investment cases
for projects and programmes.
Translate strategic requirements into clear plans, recommendations and executive-level outputs.
Respond to
ad-hoc strategic requests from senior leadership , quickly structuring ambiguous problems and determining the appropriate approach.
Provide commercial and financial insight to support
investment and prioritisation decisions .
Identify gaps, risks and opportunities and proactively drive them through to resolution.
What We're Looking For
You will have strong
Strategy & Planning experience within banking or financial services , ideally within a technology environment. You should have experience developing
business/investment cases , strong commercial and financial awareness, and the ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders. Most importantly, you will be a
proactive self-starter
who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. You'll be confident taking high-level strategic objectives, quickly identifying what is required and translating them into clear, well-structured plans and recommendations. Banking or financial services experience is essential for this role.
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Technology Strategy & Planning Manager in London employer: Essential Consulting
Join a leading UK financial services organisation that champions innovation and technical excellence, offering a flexible hybrid working environment across the UK. As a Technical Development Lead, you'll thrive in a culture that values hands-on leadership, continuous learning, and collaboration, with ample opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on cutting-edge AWS technologies. Enjoy competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extension while being part of a transformative technology programme that encourages creativity and challenges the status quo.
