Job Title: Divisional Enablement and Planning Lead
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-Month Initial Contract (Inside IR35)
Overview
We are partnering with a leading financial services client seeking a highly skilled Divisional Enablement and Planning Lead to join their team on a hybrid basis in Glasgow. This role will play a key part in defining divisional standards, driving strategic alignment, and delivering executive-level insights across multiple delivery fleets. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and storytelling skills with experience in strategy, enablement, or executive reporting within a complex, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
Divisional Enablement & Standards
* Define and embed consistent standards for tooling, reporting, and delivery practices, including Jira workflows and backlog reporting dashboards.
* Act as the divisional lead for enablement tools and processes, ensuring they drive efficiency and insight across all fleets.
* Anticipate and proactively solve cross-fleet challenges, promoting alignment and continuous improvement.
Synthesis & Storytelling
* Gather, analyse, and synthesise inputs from across fleets into cohesive, high-quality divisional reports.
* Develop compelling executive-level narratives and storylines for divisional reviews, internal business reviews, and leadership forums.
* Translate complex technical and delivery data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
* Own the creation of divisional reporting packs and leadership presentations.
* Manage divisional-led reporting to ensure accuracy, clarity, and timeliness.
* Use data-driven storytelling to influence senior decision-making and strategic outcomes.
* Partner with Fleet Enablement Leads to identify and manage divisional priorities, dependencies, and risks.
* Build trusted relationships with divisional leadership, providing proactive solutions and recommendations.
* Establish credibility through a combination of strategic insight, operational excellence, and strong execution.
Skills & Experience Required
* 7–10 years of experience in a Strategy, Executive Reporting, or Strategic Enablement role, ideally in a global environment.
* Consulting background (e.g., McKinsey, EY, Bain, Deloitte) desirable.
* Strong understanding of the Financial Services industry and Data Management principles.
* Experience in programmes focused on technology risk, controls, or regulatory change preferred.
* Proven ability to synthesise large, complex datasets into concise, high-quality executive deliverables.
* Exceptional communication, relationship management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
* Advanced skills in Jira and reporting or insight tools.
* Strong storytelling and presentation capabilities, with experience creating divisional or leadership-level narratives.
* Hands‑on, proactive mindset with a focus on delivery and results.
* Familiarity with Project Management, SDLC methodologies, and both Agile and Waterfall operating models.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, complex environment with a high degree of ambiguity.
If you are an experienced strategic enablement professional who excels at driving clarity, alignment, and insight across large organisations, we’d love to hear from you.
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