Vice President – Technology Business Manager (COO Office)

About the role

An exciting opportunity with a leading global financial institution for an experienced Vice President – Technology Business Manager to join the Office of the Technology COO. The role is highly visible, working closely with the Technology COO and senior leadership to drive operational excellence, strategic execution and transformation of the Technology function.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Technology COO to deliver strategic priorities across the Technology function.
• Lead performance management through KPIs, scorecards, executive reporting and data‑driven insights.
• Drive workforce planning, organisational design, capacity management and headcount strategy.
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives across workforce, vendors and operating models.
• Support delivery of Technology strategy, transformation programmes and organisational change initiatives.
• Challenge and enhance Technology operating models, governance and ways of working to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider business to ensure strategic alignment.
• Champion innovation by driving AI and emerging technology initiatives that improve productivity and business outcomes.

Required profile

• Significant experience within a Technology COO, Technology Business Management, Strategy or Operational Leadership role.
• Previous experience in Banking or Financial Services within a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong background in Technology strategy execution, operational transformation and organisational effectiveness.
• Experience leading workforce planning, capacity management, financial management and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives across Technology and Business functions.

Required skills

• Stakeholder management and senior‑executive influencing.
• Strategic execution and performance measurement.
• Workforce planning and organisational design.
• Cost optimisation and financial analysis.

What we offer

• Salary range £120,000 – £130,000 per year.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working model in London.