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Your new companyThe company begun a transformation journey that will deliver a new operating model, processes and technology landscape to enable the business to achieve its global brand position of, 'Driving the shift to a sustainable transport solution'.The main responsibility of the Head of Market Strategy is to investigate the world around the business to then create, prioritise and inspire both internal and external stakeholders towards a clear vision of the collective future.You must become the voice and consciousness to ensure the company continues to drive towards a sustainable and prosperous offering for their customers.We are looking for a results-driven and visionary leader with a proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive market strategies across large, multidisciplinary organisations. The role works within the Transformation team and will require extensive collaboration with key stakeholders across the business ensuring end to end delivery of the strategy from pre-sales, sales, aftersales to disposal. You will add an expertise in market analysis, strategic planning and cross functional leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving sustainable growth, capturing emerging opportunities.Based in Milton Keynes you have the ability to work remotely for part of the week. Reporting to the Transformation Director, you will be a critical member of the Transformation Team.Your new roleEnhance UK operations 2030 objectives into a clear and concise vision that brings together all areas of the operation.Drive the design, development and be the voice of the future customer journey, breaking out key experiences to co-ordinate improvement programmes towards.Monitor industry trends, regulatory change and central strategy, then impact assess against our future customer experiences and internal architype work flows to distil areas of developmentWork with the Head of Business Change to define a 5 year improvement programme road map and performance measure the delivery of it against the strategic pathAlongside Business Operations, review input on high level pain points from today's operation and assess their potential impact to the future strategy (in conjunction with SME's)Develop and deliver a communication strategy to inspire the team towards the common vision and mission, bringing to life what the future world will look and feel like for all roles in the business.Foster strategic partnerships and relationships with external stakeholders to enhance business opportunities and operational effectiveness.Maintain active engagement and collaboration with programme sponsors and stakeholders to ensure our strategy is still realistic and achievableComplete business planning activities across functions to ensure strategic goals are achieved.Enable clear communication of strategic goals, requirements and outcomes to key stakeholders, and actively seek alignmentWhere required, manage the engagement of third-party and/or outsourced vendors to deliver any aspects of the programme scopeProactively and diligently identify and manage risks and issues, and escalating through the programme governance structure as requiredEstablish and lead strategic governance structuresEnsure the required resources are requested and assigned to complete all required activitiesWhat you'll need to succeedStrategic LeadershipA proven track record in large scale, strategic delivery within a large organisation, demonstrating strategic conception through to deliveryAbility to congregate everyone around a vision and be the inspiration and comfort to changeThe ability to develop long-term objectives and mapping out the steps to achieve them, analysing market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal capabilities.Forecasting and PredictionCreates detailed, predictive models to forecast business outcomes to strategically allocate resources againstCan pinpoint lucrative opportunities and potential threats through examining trends, competitor behavior, and customer preferences.Strong budget management and reporting skillsKeep up to date with legal and group requirements, ensuring actions are documented and governedCross - Functional CollaborationAbility to develop and successfully lead a strong multi-disciplinary programme team across multiple locationsWorking across teams and cross functionally to deliver efficient service to the businessExcellent customer service skills, understanding customer needs and keeping stakeholders informedInnovation and AgilityExcellent knowledge of several project and programme management methods and agile delivery methodologiesIn-depth knowledge and experience of all stages of the project and programme lifecycle, from business case development, scoping and mobilisation to design, implementation and deployment of capabilities and benefits realisationAbility to work in an agile way, moving between different topics quickly and effectivelyCommunication and InfluenceAn ambassador for the company's Core ValuesConfident communicator able to develop, tailor and deliver the right messages about the programme to the right stakeholders at the right timeWhat you'll get in returnFlexible working options available - 2-3 days per week in the officeExcellent company car SchemeBonus to 15%PensionWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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