Head of Strategic Transformation

Were hiring a Head of Strategic Transformation to drive the execution of our Enterprise Technology Strategy reporting to the Group Strategy Director Digital Data & Technology.

In this high-impact role youll lead strategic alignment across Group and Divisional priorities ensuring major programmes deliver clear business value. Youll own the engagement and communication plan building momentum and stakeholder buy-in at all levels.

Were looking for someone who can think big influence change and navigate complexitywhile embedding a culture of challenge clarity and compliance.

What youll be doing:

• Driving the evolution and implementation of the Enterprise Technology Strategy ensuring alignment with Group objectives and maintaining a clear benefit-led transformation roadmap
• Initiating strategic programmes across key technology themessuch as data AI innovation and investmentby defining scope building business cases and sequencing delivery
• Accelerating innovation through rapid idea generation experimentation and strategic initiatives like AI Accelerators while fostering partnerships with fintechs and tech providers
• Mobilising strategic programmes to generate commercial momentum managing budgets and ensuring smooth transition to delivery teams
• Managing risk across the strategic technology portfolio supporting programme leads and risk functions to implement effective mitigation strategies
• Building strong cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and regularly updating senior leadership on progress and strategic shifts
• Prioritising technology investments and measuring success against strategic objectives while coordinating dependencies with the Enterprise Change Committee to sustain momentum
• Embedding conduct risk principles into daily operations to ensure processes deliver positive customer outcomes and meet regulatory standards
• Leading the management of direct reports applying consistent practices aligned with Group policies to maximise team performance

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

• Demonstrated success in equivalent senior roles with clear evidence of capability and impact
• Extensive background in Asset Management Protection and Retirement with a strong track record in driving cultural and transformational change
• Skilled in navigating complex planning environments with a sharp strategic mindset and ability to execute across global matrixed organisations
• Adept at bridging business and technology delivering pragmatic cost-effective solutions that drive value
• Experienced in enhancing organisational effectiveness through people processes technology and knowledge development
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to lead multiple initiatives prioritise ruthlessly and manage high volumes of work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage influence and collaborate
• Proven ability to inspire develop and mentor talent fostering growth and high performance

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time