Global Technology Workforce Optimisation Lead

HSBC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare for all UK-based em

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Tailored professional development

Job summary

HSBC in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Workforce Optimisation Manager to shape how we plan and evolve our Global Technology workforce. You will lead transformation plans, monitor progress, and manage risks associated with headcount changes.

The role requires strong budgeting, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement with CIOs and operations managers. You will work with regional teams, deliver operating model benefits, and drive continuous improvement across Technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in regional or functional financial budgeting and strategic planning for Technology.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Numerical literacy with ability to distill data into insights.
• Good process analysis and problem-solving skills; high integrity with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Workforce Optimisation Planning - support the workforce pillar lead to develop and lead transformation plans.
• Support NDA activities driven by the GCIO COO transformation team.
• Stakeholder communication with CIOs, operations managers and workforce leads to ensure alignment on plans.
• Facilitate updates and discussions to inform on progress and key dates.
• Delivery management - collaborate with TOM Simplification team and HR/regional teams to ensure delivery of optimisations.
• Monitor plan implementation and maintain change control processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Change management

Process improvement

People management

Communication

Risk management

Job description

HSBC in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Workforce Optimisation Manager to shape how we plan and evolve our Global Technology workforce. You will lead transformation plans, monitor progress, and manage risks associated with headcount changes.

The role requires strong budgeting, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement with CIOs and operations managers. You will work with regional teams, deliver operating model benefits, and drive continuous improvement across Technology.