Head of Business Transformation (UK)
What we do
GFT accelerates digital transformation for the world’s leading financial institutions, combining deep engineering expertise with modern cloud, data, and AI capabilities. We design and deliver scalable platforms, intelligent systems, and future-ready operating models that enable clients to unlock value quickly and securely.
Role Summary
We are seeking a commercial and delivery-focused Senior Manager – Business Transformation to support the execution of high-impact transformation initiatives across our UK financial services portfolio.
This role will work closely with UK leadership and delivery teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable programmes, ensuring strong execution, governance, and measurable outcomes. You will play a key role in driving operational improvement, strengthening commercial discipline, and supporting scalable growth across the UK business.
Role Responsibilities
Transformation Delivery & Execution
- Support the execution of UK transformation initiatives aligned to business strategy
- Develop and maintain delivery plans, roadmaps and programme reporting
- Translate strategic priorities into clear workstreams, milestones and deliverables
Programme Governance & Coordination
- Establish and run effective governance forums (programme reviews, steering sessions)
- Track KPIs, risks and dependencies, ensuring transparency across stakeholders
- Prepare updates, reporting and briefing materials for leadership review
Cross-functional Alignment
- Work across Sales, Delivery, Finance and People teams to ensure aligned execution
- Identify and help resolve cross-team blockers and operational challenges
- Improve ways of working, communication and coordination across programmes
Commercial & Financial Support
- Support business cases, value tracking, forecasting and utilisation improvement
- Partner with Finance and Delivery to strengthen financial discipline
- Contribute to identifying efficiency and optimisation opportunities
Delivery Oversight
- Provide oversight across multiple projects or workstreams
- Support pre-sales activities including discovery, scoping and solution shaping
- Contribute to escalation management and programme delivery success
Client & Market Contribution
- Contribute to client engagements with transformation insight and delivery expertise
- Support development of propositions and offerings where relevant
Required Experience
- Proven experience delivering business or digital transformation programmes in financial services
- Strong understanding of operating model improvement, governance and programme delivery
- Experience working on technology-enabled change (cloud, data, digital)
- Commercial awareness including business cases, financial tracking and delivery performance
- Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple functions
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About Us
We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.
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Why Choose GFT?
Competitive Compensation
Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
Company Culture based on our Core Values
Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries
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