The Strategy Manager will ensure alignment of key initiatives with business goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and support the delivery of measurable performance improvements. The role will be responsible for defining, developing, and driving the Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy across Group Chief Operating Office (GCOO). This role requires a strategic thinker who can clearly articulate the purpose, vision, and value of Operational Excellence to customers at all levels.
Responsibilities
* Strategy Setting & Communication: Develop, maintain and communicate the GCOO Operational Excellence vision and strategy across all levels of the organisation.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to align CI strategy with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the overall improvement portfolio and the impact on business performance. Apply critical thinking to surface themes, actions, and opportunities that are relevant to the Process Office.
* Evolution of the Process Office, staying abreast of industry guidelines and emerging trends in CI and Operational Excellence within financial services.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency through storytelling, sharing successes and showcasing our progress.
* Stakeholder Engagement; Act as a key communicator of the Process Office\'s vision to stakeholders and process owners, fostering shared understanding and commitment.
* Storytelling; Writing compelling narratives that showcase the team\'s successes and transformation impact, helping to build credibility, promote best practice and engagement across the organisation.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in continuous improvement, strategy development and execution.
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to articulate strategies in a clear and compelling way
* Ability to think critically and identify strategic opportunities.
* Strong storytelling abilities.
* Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders.
* Strategic consulting background or experience in a similar advisory role.
* Knowledge and experience transforming a business operating model and organisational change methodologies.
* Familiarity with Outside-In thinking and process improvement initiatives.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
We are an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose. Our focus is to ensure we\'re inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We are disability confident and welcome reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
* A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
* An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
* Share schemes including free shares
* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
* 30 days\' holiday, with bank holidays on top
* A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Want to do amazing work, that\'s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. At Lloyds Banking Group, we\'re driven by a clear purpose: to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you\'ll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you\'ll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. We\'ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you\'ve formally been invited to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us, which is when we run our background checks. We\'ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We\'re focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we\'re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
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