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IT Innovation Advisor
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IT Innovation Advisor
An opportunity has arisen for an IT Innovation Adviser to join a major UK professional services firm, supporting the design and delivery of digital products and innovation across the business and for its clients. This role sits within a central IT / Innovation function that partners closely with service lines (e.g. tax, audit, advisory) and business support teams to turn ideas into tangible digital solutions. You will help shape “the firm of the future” by driving innovation culture and taking new concepts from early-stage idea through to delivered product.
Key responsibilities: Drive innovation mindset and practical delivery across a c.8,000-strong organisation, working with stakeholders at all levels. Work with business areas to identify and scope new digital opportunities, assessing where products, platforms and emerging technologies can add value. Define and articulate benefits cases (short/long term, tangible/intangible) and help prioritise initiatives. Administer and promote the internal innovation platform, including setting up innovation challenges and managing idea pipelines. Support the Product Owner within Agile/Scrum delivery, liaising with internal and external development teams. Help ensure end‑to‑end product completeness – aligning business strategy, product specification, business case and technical requirements through to delivery. Partner with Business Relationship Managers to manage pipelines of product ideas, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests, supplying compelling content to extend innovation reach. Contribute to managing the firm’s innovation community, communicate product roadmaps and help generate and refine new product ideas. Help plan and deliver training and learning sessions to improve digital mindset, increase adoption of new tools and enhance client experience.
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Key experience & skills: Strong passion for innovation and digital product development, with a track record of taking products from concept to live service and ongoing ownership. Ability to champion digital, mobile and AI solutions in a professional or corporate environment. Experience across the digital product lifecycle, including: Business planning and cost/revenue modelling Product requirements (epics/features/user stories) and backlog management Working with development teams/solution architects Change control, timescales and budget management UX/UI and digital design input Gathering customer feedback and co‑creating solutions Excellent understanding of digital and mobile product creation, with high attention to detail and a focus on delivering products that delight users. Experience working with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (scouting, selection, commercials and delivery oversight). Proven ability to manage ideas and products through their full lifecycle – from initial concept to launch and iteration. Product Management / Product Owner experience; relevant qualifications (e.g. Scrum PO, Agile PM, product management certifications) are highly desirable. Knowledge of professional services, particularly accountancy (tax, audit, advisory), and related digital trends and offerings is advantageous. Solid knowledge of innovation and product development methodologies, including Agile delivery and portfolio/backlog management.
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Culture & development: People‑centred, collaborative culture with a strong focus on mutual support and respect. Agile working environment with flexibility around where and how you work, aligned to team and business needs. Structured career development pathways, mentoring and coaching, plus access to multidisciplinary learning events and innovation communities. Modern collaboration spaces and tools to support cross‑functional working and knowledge sharing.
This role suits a commercially minded Product / Innovation professional who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, translating ideas into well‑defined digital products, and embedding innovation within a large, complex organisation.
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