Head of Business Transformation

Head of Business Transformation (UK)What we doGFT 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 SummaryWe 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 ResponsibilitiesTransformation Delivery & ExecutionSupport the execution of UK transformation initiatives aligned to business strategyDevelop and maintain delivery plans, roadmaps and programme reportingTranslate strategic priorities into clear workstreams, milestones and deliverablesProgramme Governance & CoordinationEstablish and run effective governance forums (programme reviews, steering sessions)Track KPIs, risks and dependencies, ensuring transparency across stakeholdersPrepare updates, reporting and briefing materials for leadership reviewCross-functional AlignmentWork across Sales, Delivery, Finance and People teams to ensure aligned executionIdentify and help resolve cross-team blockers and operational challengesImprove ways of working, communication and coordination across programmesCommercial & Financial SupportSupport business cases, value tracking, forecasting and utilisation improvementPartner with Finance and Delivery to strengthen financial disciplineContribute to identifying efficiency and optimisation opportunitiesDelivery OversightProvide oversight across multiple projects or workstreamsSupport pre-sales activities including discovery, scoping and solution shapingContribute to escalation management and programme delivery successClient & Market ContributionContribute to client engagements with transformation insight and delivery expertiseSupport development of propositions and offerings where relevantRequired ExperienceProven experience delivering business or digital transformation programmes in financial servicesStrong understanding of operating model improvement, governance and programme deliveryExperience working on technology-enabled change (cloud, data, digital)Commercial awareness including business cases, financial tracking and delivery performanceStrong stakeholder management skills across multiple functions