Strategy Lead

Project overview

Strategy Lead

Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced Strategy Lead to work with a key client based in Sheffield.

Please note this role requires 3 Days onsite in Sheffield Weekly and falls INSIDE IR35

Key duties include the following:

forums.

decisions required to maintain delivery momentum and strategic alignment.

budget management, and spend transparency.

Office (CTO), Chief Operating Office (COO), Procurement, and business CIO teams.

slowing delivery.

Key skills / experience required:

Technology Infrastructure or a closely related technology function.

(amend as appropriate) PUBLIC

decision-making.

management).

Personal Attributes

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

• Lead the annual and multi-year strategy cycle for Technology Infrastructure (vision, strategic priorities, roadmaps).
• Translate Group Technology and business strategy into actionable infrastructure transformation initiatives.
• Produce high-quality executive materials (strategy packs, decision papers) suitable for senior audiences.
• Own the leadership team’s operating cadence: weekly/monthly reviews, strategic deep-dives, and key governance
• Track delivery of top priorities across the portfolio; identify and manage dependencies, risks, bottlenecks, and
• Partner with the Head of Transformation & Change & the Chief Operating Office (COO) to support investment planning,
• Provide insight on capacity and capability needs; support workforce planning and resourcing trade-offs.
• Help drive productivity improvements and simplification across the function (process, tooling, organisational design).
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Group Chief Information Office (GCIO), Chief Technology
• Facilitate cross-boundary collaboration – bringing diverse perspectives into decisions and creating alignment without
• Proven experience leading strategy, transformation, portfolio execution, or business management – ideally within
• Experience in financial services or another highly regulated environment.
• Reasonable understanding of core infrastructure domains (eg: compute, storage, cloud/hybrid operating models).
• Track record of driving outcomes through influence in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to craft concise executive narratives and steer senior-level
• Strong analytical skills (commercial judgement, data-driven prioritisation, benefits tracking, risk/issue
• Strategic thinker with a passion for technology & innovation.
• Collaborative leader who values difference & succeeds together.
• Results-driven, accountable & resilient under pressure.
• Committed to continuous learning & professional development.
• Commercially-minded & customer-focused.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GB