Five-Year Tech Strategy & Partnerships Lead

Pets at Home Limited; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pets at Home Limited is seeking a forward-thinking technology strategist to shape the five-year technology roadmap and translate AI and data trends into commercial value. The role involves engaging with senior leaders, partners, and the Board to turn emerging ideas into measurable business impact.

You'll focus on opportunities, pilots, and partnerships, ensuring the tech strategy aligns with customer and business outcomes across retail and services.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise technology, AI, and data.
• Commercial judgement to separate genuine opportunity from hype.
• Experience translating technology developments into business advantage.
• Credibility with senior executives and major partners.
• Excellent communication and storytelling to convey strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and AI horizon scanning to identify trends and opportunities.
• Shape and refresh the five-year technology strategy and roadmap.
• Build a pipeline of technology opportunities with measurable business value.
• Own relationships with strategic technology partners (e.g., Microsoft, Salesforce).
• Create pilots and co-innovation opportunities and present to Exec/Board.

Skills

Enterprise technology

AI

Digital transformation

Data

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Pets at Home Limited is seeking a forward-thinking technology strategist to shape the five-year technology roadmap and translate AI and data trends into commercial value. The role involves engaging with senior leaders, partners, and the Board to turn emerging ideas into measurable business impact.

You'll focus on opportunities, pilots, and partnerships, ensuring the tech strategy aligns with customer and business outcomes across retail and services.