Technology Business Manager

Intec Select; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Intec Select is recruiting a Vice President – Technology Business Manager for a leading global financial institution in London. This hybrid role reports to the Office of the Technology COO and focuses on operational excellence, strategic execution, and transformation across the Technology function.

You will shape the future operating model, optimise workforce and cost strategies, and strengthen engagement with the wider business, leveraging strong stakeholder management and AI/innovation

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in Technology COO/Technology Business Management or equivalent.
• Experience in Banking or Financial Services within a regulated environment.
• Strong ability to execute technology strategy and drive organisational transformation.
• Proven capability in workforce planning, capacity management, and cost optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Technology COO to deliver strategic priorities across the Technology function.
• Lead performance management through KPIs and executive reporting.
• Drive workforce planning, design organisation structure, and headcount strategy.
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives across workforce, vendors, and operating models.
• Support delivery of technology strategy, transformation programmes and organisational change.
• Strengthen governance and operating model efficiency across global technology organisations.

Job description

Vice President – Technology Business Manager (COO Office) | £120,000 - £130,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits | London Hybrid

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading global financial institution for an experienced Vice President – Technology Business Manager to join the Office of the Technology COO. This is a highly visible leadership role, working closely with the Technology COO and senior leadership team to drive the operational excellence, strategic execution, and transformation of the Technology function.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future operating model, improving organisational performance, optimising workforce and cost strategies, and strengthening engagement between Technology and the wider business. The successful candidate will combine strong business management, strategic execution, stakeholder management, and operational leadership experience within a complex, regulated Technology environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Technology COO to deliver strategic priorities across the Technology function.
• Lead performance management through KPIs, scorecards, executive reporting, and data-driven insights.
• Drive workforce planning, organisational design, capacity management, and headcount strategy.
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives across workforce, vendors, and operating models.
• Support delivery of Technology strategy, transformation programmes, and organisational change initiatives.
• Challenge and enhance Technology operating models, governance, and ways of working to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider business, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Champion innovation by driving AI and emerging technology initiatives that improve productivity and business outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience within a Technology COO, Technology Business Management, Strategy, or Operational Leadership role.
• Previous experience within Banking or Financial Services in a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong background in Technology strategy execution, operational transformation, and organisational effectiveness.
• Experience leading workforce planning, capacity management, financial management, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives across Technology and Business functions.
• Experience supporting Technology operating model transformation.
• Exposure to AI, automation, or innovation programmes.
• Experience working across global Technology organisations.
• Understanding of governance, risk management, and regulatory expectations within financial services.