Role Overview
The Technology Strategy Manager will play a critical role in executing the Group’s strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, and supporting the Group Chief Technology Officer.
Responsibilities
* Develop, refine, and communicate the tech strategy in collaboration with senior leaders across the Group, aligning with JD’s omnichannel objectives.
* Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units, ensuring alignment and clarity in objectives.
* Lead workshops to gather input, build consensus, and ensure stakeholder buy‑in.
* Analyse financial and operational data to develop high‑quality business cases and other strategic materials.
* Support the development of KPIs and initiative‑tracking frameworks to showcase progress effectively.
* Craft compelling storylines and messaging to convey complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
* Support management of the annual budget for the Technology function.
* Support the development of the Technology Roadmap to sequence and track transformative projects.
Competencies
* Strategy expertise: Demonstrated acumen for strategic business and technology planning and execution, including policy development and maintenance.
* Strong financial and quantitative skills: Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex data sets.
* Familiarity with financial tools and concepts: Understanding of balance sheet analysis and budgeting.
* Tooling proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Excel, Tableau, or other analytical tools.
* Good knowledge of software, business and IT principles: Understanding of software development methodologies and best practices, relevant tools and platforms (e.g. cloud platforms, web technologies) with an eagerness to learn about new and unfamiliar concepts. Ability to translate among the languages / ways of working used by executive business, IT, and quant stakeholders.
* Stakeholder management: Collaborate effectively with other senior leaders (e.g., CDO, CISO, Director of Architecture, etc.) to define and execute Tech Strategy.
* Influence and emotional intelligence: Ability to assert ideas and persuade others to gain support across the organisation. Explain technology concepts to business leaders and business concepts to technology teams.
* Change management: Adapt and respond positively to organisational change and ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunity change management creates. Composed in the face of opposition to strategic principles, governance, and standards.
Education and Experience
* A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, management or a related field; or equivalent work experience. Academic qualifications or professional training in legal and regulatory areas are also desirable.
* 3+ years of management consultancy or accountancy experience, ideally in Technology, Digital, or IT — recently at or near Senior Consultant level.
* 1+ years of business experience in the Retail or Technology sectors.
Benefits
We offer staff discounts on JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
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