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Role Overview: As a Strategic Transformational and Innovation Leader, your main responsibilities will include deploying automation, workflow simplification, AI/ML, RPA, Agentic, and digital solutions to enhance operations. You will be focusing on operational excellence, process re-engineering, adoption of new technology, and building capability across teams for new ways of working. Your role will involve data-driven decision making, fostering an innovation mindset, and applying Agile principles to rapidly test, iterate, and scale innovative solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will also be a key aspect of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to develop a portfolio of open innovation and strategic initiatives through experimentation, co-creation, and access to innovative technology capabilities, products, and services within a global innovation ecosystem. - Develop and deliver frameworks, ideation, training, and tools to build a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing, enabling new and creative ideas/solutions aligned with the bank's strategy. - Provide a global platform and curated ecosystem of partners to inform strategy, drive connectivity, and gain new insights. - Develop strategic capabilities and programs for the bank to support the exploration, evaluation, and execution of innovation and investment opportunities. - Manage and coordinate between external stakeholders/partners and the bank to successfully deliver joint projects and initiatives. - Deliver thought leadership and insights to inform strategic decision-making and organizational readiness, including regular research on emerging technologies and trends. - Develop and manage key metrics, including key partnerships, innovation initiatives, and impact assessments to calculate return on investment and identify potential risks and issues. Director Expectations: - Manage a business function, contribute to function-wide strategic initiatives, and influence policy and procedures for the function. - Plan, manage, and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business-wide. - Lead a large team or sub-function, embedding a performance culture aligned with the business values. - Offer expert advice to senior management and committees, influence decisions outside of the function, and manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation. - Foster compliance, monitor regulations, and ensure relevant processes are in place. - Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division to achieve overall business objectives. - Maintain comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices, sector knowledge, and external market developments. - Use advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in complex situations. - Make significant decisions and recommendations within the area of responsibility, negotiate with stakeholders, and act as a principal contact point for key clients and counterparts. - Demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with the LEAD framework (Listen, Energise, Align, Develop) and uphold Barclays Values and Mindset. Qualifications Required: - Strong expertise in deploying automation, AI/ML, RPA, and digital solutions. - Experience in operational excellence, process re-engineering, and innovation mindset. - Knowledge of Agile principles and cross-functional collaboration. - Proven track record of delivering strategic initiatives and managing complex projects. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Leadership experience in driving innovation and change within a financial services environment. (Note: The additional details about the company were not explicitly mentioned in the provided job description.) Role Overview: As a Strategic Transformational and Innovation Leader, your main responsibilities will include deploying automation, workflow simplification, AI/ML, RPA, Agentic, and digital solutions to enhance operations. You will be focusing on operational excellence, process re-engineering, adoption of new technology, and building capability across teams for new ways of working. Your role will involve data-driven decision making, fostering an innovation mindset, and applying Agile principles to rapidly test, iterate, and scale innovative solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will also be a key aspect of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to develop a portfolio of open innovation and strategic initiatives through experimentation, co-creation, and access to innovative technology capabilities, products, and services within a global innovation ecosystem. - Develop and deliver frameworks, ideation, training, and tools to build a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing, enabling new and creative ideas/solutions aligned with the bank's strategy. - Provide a global platform and curated ecosystem of partners to
