Overview

Head of Business Management role within Legal & General (Group Functions IT). This central function shapes the future of technology operations by delivering strong business operations, financial performance, and workforce planning, in collaboration with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

Leading cross-functional initiatives and championing operational improvements across Group Functions IT
Managing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation activities
Shaping and delivering the annual operating plan aligned with strategic priorities
Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment strategy and resource management
Driving innovation and continuous improvement to enhance user experience and efficiency
Owning and evolving the internal and external communication strategy
Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align on strategic goals and service delivery
Supporting and developing a high-performing Business Management team

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in financial and operational management within an IT environment
Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing teams
Proven ability to analyse, interpret data and present management information to influence and engage senior stakeholders through analysis of data across complex organisations
Experience in workforce planning and resource management in Agile and Waterfall settings
A strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
Lean Six Sigma experience
Knowledge of IT governance, supplier management and performance metrics
Familiarity with automation, AI and Microsoft 365 tools (desirable)

Benefits

The opportunity to participate in annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
Generous pension contribution
Company car allowance
Life assurance
Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
At least 30 days holiday, plus public holidays, with option to buy and sell holiday
Competitive family leave
Participate in our electric car scheme (tax efficient salary sacrifice for permanent employees)
Discounts on our products and at a range of high street stores and online
Offices designed to support collaboration and wellbeing

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe it\'s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. We welcome flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares where possible.

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