OSB Group
Technology Strategy and Planning Manager
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Technology Strategy & Planning Manager
About the Team
Our Technology Business Management team is central to OSB Group’s technology strategy and execution. We provide expertise in:
- Technology-enabled business cases
- Portfolio management
- Risk and controls
- Third-party management
- IT finance
- Technology-wide communications
- Organisational design and effectiveness
- Coordination of cross-functional activities
- Management information, dashboards, and ExCo/Board reports
We partner closely with Lending, Savings, Domains, and Enabling Functions Value Streams, alongside Engineering, Cyber, Data, and Technology Operations. Our collaborations with Group functions (HR, Finance, Risk, Legal, Operations) help embed technology inputs into broader objectives and deadlines to deliver:
- A transparent, inter-connected, and value-focused technology environment
The Technology Strategy & Planning Manager must excel in IT governance frameworks, experience in agile and hybrid work environments, and connect diverse functions to drive enterprise-wide improvements.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Technology Strategy & Planning Manager, you will:
- Provide business-IT insights and strategic analysis, alongside planning and communication expertise to aid the Technology Senior Leadership Team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess cost, value, risks, dependencies, and delivery capacity.
- Monitor outcome value realisation and serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Information Officer and the Senior Leadership Team for transparency, governance, and decision-making.
- Build informal networks internally, co-ordinate with Internal Communications for consistent messaging across town halls, platforms, communities, and engagement opportunities.
- Key responsibilities include:
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- Supporting the development and delivery of technology strategy, vision, and roadmaps
- Leading scenario modelling and options analysis for strategic trade-offs
- Developing/aligning strategic business cases with organisational objectives and priorities
- Acting as a trusted subject matter expert, providing insights to senior stakeholders, the CIO, and Technical Leadership
- Tracking portfolio performance and value realisation, delivering data-driven insights
- Assisting Leadership in uplifting organisational maturity, driving efficiencies, and embedding agile practices
- Creating high-quality management reports, OKRs/KPIs, and dashboards
- Strengthening governance frameworks for clarity, accountability, and decision traceability
- Collating reports, crafting executive level summaries and presenting information for Divisional, Group, and Board communications (committees, governance forums, workshops)
- Supporting internal communication strategies, town halls, and staff engagement initiatives
What’s in it for You?
- Competitive base salary: £62,000 - £72,000 (range dependent on experience)
- Discretionary annual bonus: Up to 15%
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension: 8% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution
- Life Assurance: Up to 4x salary coverage plus Group Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance & Medical Cash Plan
- Access to further details on benefits: OSB Careers
About Us
At OSB Group, we uphold that people drive our success. Our purpose—to help customers, colleagues, and communities prosper—guides our transformation to become ‘the bank of the future’. We prioritise:
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- Professional development
- Flexible working
- Employee well-being
- A dynamic, collaborative workplace (expect 3 hybrid working days per week)
Requirements
We are seeking candidates with:
- Strong analytical, strategic, and advisory experience specifically in large-scale, change-oriented environments.
- Agile frameworks expertise, including embedding agile methods.
- Ability to influence teams and senior leadership without direct authority, and to simplify complex information.
- Advanced analytical, organisational, and planning skills.
- Strategic thinking, business acumen, and technology domain experience.
- Preferable: Financial Services or regulated environment background.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with experience using SharePoint for reporting/management highly desirable.
Apply Now
If this role resonates, follow these steps:
- For internal candidates, visit the internal careers page.
- For others, apply directly now!
Visit our OSB Careers page for insights from the team or to explore our process.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
OSB’s recruitment process prioritises accessibility. Those from marginalised groups may hesitate believing they must fulfil all criteria—confidentially submit anyway. We welcome varied perspectives and experiences.
Our actions are reflected by:
- Board-level Diversity Champions
- Signed-up Women in Finance Charter (promoting senior women’s careers)
- Commplay engagement with applicants employees against discrimination.
Hybrid flexibility? Discuss your working preferences—we’ll adapt to your needs while fostering team connectivity.
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