Strategic Transformation Lead, Director

Job Description

Join our digital revolution in NatWest Digital X In everything we do, we work to one aim. To make digital experiences which are effortless and secure. So we organise ourselves around three principles: engineer, protect, and operate. We engineer simple solutions, we protect our customers, and we operate smarter. Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive. This role is based in India and as such all normal working days must be carried out in India. Job Description Join us as a Strategic Transformation Lead We’ll look to you to lead the definition, delivery, and narrative of the design and change capabilities for strategic franchise-wide transformation initiatives, including regulatory change You’ll be responsible for coordinating innovation growth activities across the bank by collaboratively identifying opportunities and potential partnerships to deliver agreed outcomes for the bank This is a high-profile role that offers considerable exposure as well as the chance to be a thought leader and inspire others across virtual teams We're offering this role at Director level What you'll do In this key role, you’ll provide a central point of ownership for the transformation narrative to continually drive clarity in its articulation to a senior audience of business issues and solutions. We’ll look to you to develop, maintain and role model effective working relationships with a wide range of executive stakeholders across both the franchise and One Bank, to ensure solutions designed meet bank and customer needs. We’ll also look to you to own and deliver any change activity related to strategic initiatives, ensuring programme deliverables adhere to the agreed governance and risk frameworks. In addition, you’ll: Lead the team to translate requirements into a series of transition state designs and an executable roadmap Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the bank to identify and understand prioritised focus areas for exploration, and build a robust portfolio of potential opportunities with external partners Lead the bank’s engagement strategy with different partners to identify and drive relationships Systematically validate opportunity areas and manage the allocation of resources Broadly manage key stakeholder relationships on behalf of the team in one or more franchise or functional area of the bank Develop and motivate the team by embedding a culture of collaborative experimentation and innovation The skills you'll need To succeed in this role, you’ll need experience in designing and delivering strategic programmes that support the business strategy and IT ambition. We’ll expect you to have the ability to seek out and collaborate with teams across the bank to deliver projects. As well as, you'll have at least 18 years experience in a role with same or similar capacity You’ll also need: The ability to lead a diverse team through periods of flux and uncertainty To demonstrate strategic awareness including an understanding of the external environment Experience of dynamically flexing and working to changing priorities Knowledge and awareness of our risk appetite Show more Show less