Strategy & Transformation Manager

Systal Technology Solutions; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Systal Technology Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Manager to join the Value Creation function. You will support delivery of strategic initiatives across GTM transformation, AI product commercialisation, operational improvement and investor readiness, reporting to the Head of Value Creation and collaborating with the Chief of Staff and executive leadership.

The role combines problem solving, strategic analysis and hands-on execution across multiple

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally including time within a top-tier or high-performing consulting environment (e.g. MBB, A&M, LEK, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, OC&C or similar).
• Strong strategic problem-solving and analytical capability, with the ability to structure complex problems and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working on strategic, operational, commercial or transformation-related initiatives within consulting, corporate strategy, transformation or high-growth business environments.
• Ability to independently manage workstreams and operate with a high degree of ownership in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across seniority levels and functions.
• High attention to detail and strong execution capability, with experience managing multiple priorities and delivering against tight timelines.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in growth strategy, GTM transformation, product commercialisation and operational scaling.
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel and presentation skills, with the ability to create clear executive-level materials and structured analysis.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, PE-backed environment with evolving priorities and significant pace.
• Low ego, highly collaborative and pragmatic, with the ability to influence and drive progress without direct authority.
• Interest in AI, technology-enabled transformation and SaaS business models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of strategic transformation and value creation initiatives across the business.
• Independently manage workstreams and strategic projects from problem definition through to execution and delivery.
• Partner closely with the Head of Value Creation, Chief of Staff and senior stakeholders to drive progress across commercial, operational and product-related initiatives.
• Support executive and board-level reporting activities, including strategic updates, business reviews, presentation materials and ad-hoc analysis.
• Drive operational rigour across the organisation by supporting the definition, tracking and governance of functional objectives, KPIs and strategic priorities.
• Support the scaling and commercialisation of Systal’s AI proposition, Systal SAM, from initial customer engagements through to the development of a scalable SaaS operating model.
• Contribute to SAM’s product management, go-to-market planning and the creation of repeatable operational processes to support future growth.
• Support GTM acceleration initiatives, including sales effectiveness, operating model optimisation, pipeline governance and commercial reporting.
• Help develop and scale Systal’s partnership ecosystem by supporting partnership planning, commercial analysis and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support the evolution of Systal’s data cube and reporting capabilities to improve operational visibility, decision-making and investment readiness.
• Support the internal AI agenda across Systal by identifying efficiency opportunities and helping deploy AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve productivity and scalability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Ownership

Communication

GTM transformation

PowerPoint

Excel

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Strategy & Transformation Manager

Company: Systal Technology Solutions

Department: Value Creation

Reports to: Head of Value Creation

We are Systal: a global managed network, cloud and security transformation specialist.

We provide complex and strategic technology services for enterprise businesses, managing 200,000+ assets across 93 countries. These services help our customers achieve strategic technology transformation and maximise the business value, security and innovative potential of their IT infrastructure

Role Overview

Systal is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Manager to join its growing Value Creation function and support the delivery of strategic initiatives tied to the company’s next phase of growth and investment maturity.

Reporting into the Head of Value Creation and working closely with the Chief of Staff and executive leadership team, the role will help drive critical programmes across GTM transformation, AI product commercialisation, operational improvement and investor readiness.

The successful candidate will operate across multiple business priorities simultaneously - combining structured problem solving, strategic analysis and hands‑on execution to help accelerate delivery against the company’s value creation agenda.

This role is designed for a high‑potential individual with prior consulting experience who is looking for greater ownership, operational exposure and the opportunity to work directly on enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives within a fast‑growing global technology business.

Core Objectives

• Support the delivery of Systal’s value creation agenda across strategic growth, operational transformation and investment readiness initiatives.
• Lead and execute cross‑functional workstreams in partnership with the Head of Value Creation, Chief of Staff and senior leadership teams.
• Improve visibility, governance and execution tracking across key strategic programmes through structured reporting, KPI management and operational cadence.
• Support commercial transformation initiatives across GTM, pipeline management, sales effectiveness and partnerships.
• Contribute to the commercialisation and scaling of Systal’s AI proposition, including GTM support, product management and operational readiness.
• Produce high‑quality strategic analysis, executive materials and business insights to support leadership and investor decision‑making.
• Help embed scalable operating disciplines, accountability and execution focus across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of strategic transformation and value creation initiatives across the business.
• Independently manage workstreams and strategic projects from problem definition through to execution and delivery.
• Partner closely with the Head of Value Creation, Chief of Staff and senior stakeholders to drive progress across commercial, operational and product‑related initiatives.
• Support executive and board‑level reporting activities, including strategic updates, business reviews, presentation materials and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Drive operational rigour across the organisation by supporting the definition, tracking and governance of functional objectives, KPIs and strategic priorities.
• Support the scaling and commercialisation of Systal’s AI proposition, Systal SAM, from initial customer engagements through to the development of a scalable SaaS operating model.
• Contribute to SAM’s product management, go‑to‑market planning and the creation of repeatable operational processes to support future growth.
• Support GTM acceleration initiatives, including sales effectiveness, operating model optimisation, pipeline governance and commercial reporting.
• Help develop and scale Systal’s partnership ecosystem by supporting partnership planning, commercial analysis and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support the evolution of Systal’s data cube and reporting capabilities to improve operational visibility, decision‑making and investment readiness.
• Support the internal AI agenda across Systal by identifying efficiency opportunities and helping deploy AI‑enabled tools and workflows to improve productivity and scalability.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally including time within a top‑tier or high‑performing consulting environment (e.g. MBB, A&M, LEK, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, OC&C or similar).
• Strong strategic problem‑solving and analytical capability, with the ability to structure complex problems and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working on strategic, operational, commercial or transformation‑related initiatives within consulting, corporate strategy, transformation or high‑growth business environments.
• Ability to independently manage workstreams and operate with a high degree of ownership in fast‑paced and ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across seniority levels and functions.
• High attention to detail and strong execution capability, with experience managing multiple priorities and delivering against tight timelines.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in growth strategy, GTM transformation, product commercialisation and operational scaling.
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel and presentation skills, with the ability to create clear executive‑level materials and structured analysis.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, PE‑backed environment with evolving priorities and significant pace.
• Low ego, highly collaborative and pragmatic, with the ability to influence and drive progress without direct authority.
• Interest in AI, technology‑enabled transformation and SaaS business models is advantageous.