Head of Strategy Deployment & Execution - EMEA

RS Group plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Head of Strategy Deployment & Execution for EMEA. This pivotal role involves planning and executing strategic initiatives while leading a team of project managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering large-scale change and strategic planning, alongside excellent leadership and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to make a significant impact across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale change programs globally.
• Experience with strategy realization within an SRO framework.

Responsibilities

• Guide, support, and coach team members; challenge senior stakeholders.
• Develop and implement regional strategies; oversee key initiatives.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Professional project management qualifications

Tools

Hoshin Kanri

Benefits Mapping

Job description

Head of Strategy Deployment & Execution - EMEA

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Locations: UK (London, Corby, or Manchester), France (Beauvais), Germany (Frankfurt), or Italy (Milan)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, with international travel as required.

RS Group is a global leader in supplying the engineering industry with products and solutions across 36 countries. We provide over 800,000 in-stock and 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers.

Our Values

• We are one team.
• We deliver brilliantly.
• We do the right thing.
• We make every day better.

Our Strategy Realisation Office (SRO) for EMEA seeks an experienced leader in delivery and commercial management to support strategy execution across markets and oversee major regional projects.

The Role

The Head of Strategy Deployment & Execution is responsible for planning, deploying, and executing regional strategic initiatives. This includes collaborating across teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving value creation and project success.

This role reports to the Senior Director of EMEA Delivery and leads a team of project managers. It requires a passionate leader capable of influencing and embedding change across the region and organization.

Key Objectives

• Develop best-in-class deployment and execution capabilities.
• Oversee project delivery ensuring scope, time, cost, quality, and benefits targets are met.
• Support strategic portfolio planning, prioritization, and business case development.
• Attract and develop high-performing talent.
• Remove barriers to successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Guide, support, and coach team members; challenge senior stakeholders for alignment.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and implement regional strategies; oversee key initiatives.
• Value Realization: Drive benefits realization; leverage new technology and capabilities.
• Risk Management: Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Performance Metrics: Define and report on success metrics.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work effectively with stakeholders at all levels to meet strategic goals.

How You Make a Difference

• Strategic, analytical, and focused on value creation beyond financial metrics.
• Experienced in engaging senior stakeholders and working closely with delivery teams.
• Strong collaborator, coach, and team developer.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale change programs globally.
• Experience with strategy realization within an SRO framework.
• Strong understanding of strategic deployment, KPIs, and planning.
• Leadership experience in strategy deployment and project management.
• Business acumen, market awareness, and people skills.
• Proficiency with strategic visualization tools (e.g., Hoshin Kanri, Benefits Mapping).
• Excellent communication, influencing, and analytical skills.
• Professional project management qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, MSP, PROSCI) preferred.

About RS Group

For over 80 years, RS Group has been solving engineering problems worldwide. Our purpose is to make amazing happen for a better world through innovative solutions and a diverse, inclusive culture. We offer development opportunities and value wellbeing, responsibility, and sustainability.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Storage