Contract

Strategy Lead

Ref: BBBH68489_1791876963

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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:
* 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
forums.
* Track delivery of top priorities across the portfolio; identify and manage dependencies, risks, bottlenecks, and
decisions required to maintain delivery momentum and strategic alignment.
* Partner with the Head of Transformation & Change & the Chief Operating Office (COO) to support investment planning,
budget management, and spend transparency.
* 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
Office (CTO), Chief Operating Office (COO), Procurement, and business CIO teams.
* Facilitate cross-boundary collaboration – bringing diverse perspectives into decisions and creating alignment without
slowing delivery.

Key skills / experience required:
* Proven experience leading strategy, transformation, portfolio execution, or business management – ideally within
Technology Infrastructure or a closely related technology function.
* Experience in financial services or another highly regulated environment.
(amend as appropriate) PUBLIC
* 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
decision-making.
* Strong analytical skills (commercial judgement, data-driven prioritisation, benefits tracking, risk/issue
management).

Personal Attributes
* 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.

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.