Senior Business Manager

Computacenter; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for a strategic partner to support their European technology sourcing business. The role involves collaborating with senior leaders, managing cross-functional initiatives, and driving strategy alignment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in strategy or operations, particularly in IT or B2B, alongside strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategy, general management or operations in IT or B2B.
• Credibility working with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach to execution and resolving multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as an integrator across leadership teams to align priorities.
• Lead cross functional initiatives and change projects.
• Produce high quality presentations for internal and external events.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Proactivity

Confidentiality

Resilience

Team leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Join a fast paced, high impact team at the heart of Computacenter’s European technology sourcing business. You’ll work closely with the Portfolio and Strategy Director and collaborate with the Director, TS Europe and other senior leaders across the business, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor. This is an environment where collaboration, curiosity and proactive problem solving are valued, and where your work will directly influence strategic outcomes and employee engagement across Europe.

What you’ll do

• Act as an integrator across leadership teams to align priorities and drive forward the TS strategy.
• Support the alignment of European and North American TS businesses and embed the Group Operating Model.
• Lead cross functional initiatives and change projects.
• Own governance and progress reporting for TS Europe relating to organisational priorities and three-year plan
• Partner with Finance and HR on workforce planning, financial reporting and performance insights.
• Enable strong engagement with Country Unit Sales teams through timely, relevant information sharing.
• Produce high quality presentations and briefings for internal, external and partner events.
• Lead a small communications team in planning and executing impactful internal communication across the TS Europe organisation.
• Develop and sustain leadership engagement and visibility through engaging communications content and events.
• Ensure effective leadership team meetings with clear agendas, action tracking and collaborative opportunities.
• Support additional tasks requested by TS Europe and GTS leadership.

What you’ll need

• Extensive experience in strategy, general management or operations, ideally in IT or B2B.
• Strong organisational skills and credibility working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to craft compelling executive level presentations.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and core productivity tools.
• Strategic, analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with resilience and structure.
• Sound judgement and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and adding value.
• High integrity and confidence handling sensitive information.
• Experience as a Business Manager, Chief of Staff or similar role.
• Experience in global or multinational environments.
• Background in strategy or consulting.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or Generative AI tools.
• Experience in financial / performance management or internal communications.
• French or German language skills.
• Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master’s degree.