IT Strategy Lead - #2165735

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.