Business Strategy Director and CPO - Transport and Mobility | Nottingham, UK

Worldline; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payments technology seeks a Business Strategy Director and CPO for its Transport and Mobility sector. The role involves strategic planning, leadership, and innovation to enhance business performance and customer experience. Join a global team dedicated to pushing the frontiers of technology and making a societal impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategy development and leading high-impact projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of retail operations and customer experience strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business goals.
• Lead and mentor strategy teams, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Oversee multiple projects from conception to execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Qualifications in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields

Job description

Business Strategy Director and CPO - Transport and Mobility

Business Strategy Director and CPO - Transport and Mobility

This is Worldline.

Worldline helps businesses of all sizes accelerate their growth journey—quickly, simply, and securely. As innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, we shape how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across five continents. We are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers and together, shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

The Strategy Director for our Transport & Mobility pillar will play a critical role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of the business, especially focusing on executing the 5-year plan. This visionary leader should have a deep understanding of the transport and mobility sector, capable of defining and executing strategies that improve business performance and customer experience. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with key stakeholders, and manage multiple projects to optimize operational efficiency and growth.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business goals; analyze market trends, competitors, and consumer behavior to inform initiatives.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor strategy teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence; align strategies with senior leadership across units.
• Innovation: Manage initiatives around data, AI, and ML to benefit Worldline and its customers; develop disruptive commercial models aligned with customer value.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and regulators; communicate strategic vision effectively.
• Performance Management: Establish KPIs, monitor progress, and use data-driven insights for decision-making and strategy adjustments.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with overall strategy; manage resources and budgets.

Who Are We Looking For

We seek big thinkers who can drive positive change, demonstrate passion, and have a hunger to learn and grow. Ideal candidates will possess:

• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of retail operations and customer experience strategies
• Qualifications in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields
• Proven experience in strategy development and leading high-impact projects
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and generate insights
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Shape the Evolution

Join us as we push the frontiers of payments technology. Work with ambitious colleagues worldwide, face unique challenges, and make a societal impact. Our culture, technology, and training opportunities are designed to accelerate your career. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries and help shape tomorrow.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any legally protected characteristic.