Technology Strategy Manager

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. The Technology Strategy Manager will play a critical role in executing the Group’s ambitious strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders to develop, refine, and track the tech strategy.

Requirements

• Develop, refine, and communicate the tech strategy in collaboration with senior leaders across the Group
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units, ensuring alignment and clarity in objectives
• Lead workshops to gather input, build consensus, and ensure stakeholder buy-in
• Analyse financial and operational data to develop high-quality business cases and other strategic materials
• Support the development of KPIs and initiative-tracking frameworks to showcase progress effectively
• Craft compelling storylines and messaging to convey complex technical concepts to business stakeholders
• Support management of the annual budget for the Technology function
• Support the development of the Technology Roadmap to sequence and track transformative projects

Benefits

• Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work