Tech Strategy & Partnerships Leader

Home Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pets at Home is seeking a Head of Technology Strategy & Strategic Partnerships to shape tomorrow’s technology agenda and turn emerging trends into value for customers and the business. You will partner with executives to identify where AI, data and new platforms can drive growth across our retail and veterinary ecosystems.

You’ll lead horizon scanning, own the five-year technology strategy and build a compelling pipeline of opportunities with major partners like Microsoft and Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise technology and AI.
• Experience linking technology to business strategy.
• Ability to translate complex tech into board-ready narratives.
• Credibility with senior executives and strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead horizon scanning for technology trends and partnerships.
• Shape and refresh a five-year technology strategy and roadmap.
• Develop an actionable pipeline of tech opportunities with measurable value.
• Manage senior relationships with strategic partners like Microsoft and Salesforce.
• Create opportunities for pilots, experiments, and co-innovation.
• Present clear executive recommendations to drive investment decisions.

Skills

Enterprise technology

AI

Digital transformation

Data analytics

Emerging technologies

Job description

Pets at Home is seeking a Head of Technology Strategy & Strategic Partnerships to shape tomorrow’s technology agenda and turn emerging trends into value for customers and the business. You will partner with executives to identify where AI, data and new platforms can drive growth across our retail and veterinary ecosystems.

You’ll lead horizon scanning, own the five-year technology strategy and build a compelling pipeline of opportunities with major partners like Microsoft and Salesforce.