Head of Digital Strategy & Portfolio Governance

KFC UK & I - Technology; Woking; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Fri-Yay time

Live Well Days

Bonus scheme

Wellness programmes

Private healthcare

Insurance cover

Study support

Parental Leave

Colleague Discount

Job summary

KFC UK & I - Technology is seeking Head of Digital & Technology Strategy, Portfolio & Governance to turn our ambition into clear priorities and measurable outcomes. You'll work directly with the Chief Digital & Technology Officer and sit on the Digital & Technology Leadership Team, translating strategy into action.

You will lead a focused team, partner with consultants, and influence across the wider organisation to align priorities, investment and governance.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years in technology / digital strategy and portfolio governance.
• Proven track record in investment prioritisation and governance.
• Experience with executive leadership and multi-year investment portfolios.
• Broad understanding across Product, Engineering, Data and security.

Responsibilities

• Turn complexity into clear choices and action.
• Balance value, affordability, risk and investment trade-offs.
• Influence senior executives without formal authority.
• Lead enterprise portfolio and governance agenda.
• Collaborate across Digital & Technology and other functions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Influencing

Analytical

Portfolio governance

Education

MBA desirable

Degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

KFC UK & I - Technology is seeking Head of Digital & Technology Strategy, Portfolio & Governance to turn our ambition into clear priorities and measurable outcomes. You'll work directly with the Chief Digital & Technology Officer and sit on the Digital & Technology Leadership Team, translating strategy into action.

You will lead a focused team, partner with consultants, and influence across the wider organisation to align priorities, investment and governance.