Technology Strategy Manager

JD Sports Fashion; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Technology Strategy Manager to execute and refine its tech strategy, aligning with broader business goals. The role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders, financial analysis, and managing the technology budget, offering a dynamic environment for strategic innovation.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management consultancy or accounting, ideally in Technology.
• 1+ years of business experience in Retail or Technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the tech strategy with senior leaders.
• Analyze financial and operational data for business cases.
• Manage the annual budget for the Technology function.

Skills

Strategy expertise

Financial skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

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Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019, continuing to grow in the UK and internationally.

We aim to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To achieve this, you will help ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative, and customer-focused organization, providing operational excellence and identifying new growth areas.

Title

Technology Strategy Manager

Working Hours

40 Hours

Reporting To

CTO

Location

Bury

Department

Group Technology

Role overview

The Technology Strategy Manager will play a critical role in executing the Group’s strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders to develop, refine, and track the tech strategy, ensuring alignment with JD Sports’ broader business goals.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, refine, and communicate the tech strategy in collaboration with senior leaders, aligning with JD’s omnichannel objectives.
2. Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment and clarity.
3. Lead workshops to gather input, build consensus, and secure stakeholder buy-in.
4. Analyze financial and operational data to develop business cases and strategic materials.
5. Support the development of KPIs and initiative-tracking frameworks.
6. Create compelling messaging to convey complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
7. Manage the annual budget for the Technology function.
8. Support the development of the Technology Roadmap for transformative projects.

Competencies

1. Strategy expertise in business and technology planning and execution.
2. Strong financial and quantitative skills.
3. Knowledge of financial tools, balance sheet analysis, and budgeting.
4. Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
5. Understanding of software development methodologies, cloud platforms, web technologies, and ability to translate concepts among stakeholders.
6. Stakeholder management skills to collaborate with senior leaders.
7. Influence and emotional intelligence to persuade and explain concepts effectively.
8. Change management ability to adapt to organizational change and ambiguity.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. 3+ years in management consultancy or accounting, ideally in Technology, Digital, or IT, at or near Senior Consultant level.
3. 1+ years of business experience in Retail or Technology sectors.

We offer benefits including staff discounts and personal development opportunities.

Thank you for your time.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Retail