Strategy & Planning Lead

Job Title: Strategy & Planning Lead Job Description We are seeking a Strategy & Planning Lead to work on a project with a banking client. This role is critical, involving the oversight of one of our banking clients largest technology portfolios during a period of significant growth. The successful candidate will ensure that stakeholders and project owners understand how their projects align with the organisation\’s strategic direction and objectives. Responsibilities Take ownership of ensuring alignment of projects with the organisation\’s strategic direction and objectives. Utilise MS Excel to extract and present data in a way that is understandable to senior non-technical stakeholders. Shape the overall portfolio strategy, contributing to the growth of the technology portfolio. Respond to ad-hoc requests from ExCo stakeholders, creating solutions and presentations with limited information and tight deadlines. Essential Skills Adaptability Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) Strategic planning experience Ability to understand and link enterprise-level strategies to individual programmes of work Additional Skills & Qualifications Stakeholder management Experience in financial services Portfolio management Data analysis…