Strategy Communications and Delivery Manager

Unlock Your Strategic Potential: Strategy Communications and Delivery Manager at Barclays

For ambitious professionals seeking a pivotal role in shaping organizational strategy and driving impactful change, the Strategy Communications and Delivery Manager position at Barclays in Glasgow presents a compelling opportunity. This role offers a unique platform to influence at the highest levels, directly contributing to Barclays' future success.

What's in it for you? The Advantages of this Role:

• Strategic Influence: You will be at the forefront of strategy development and execution, working closely with senior executives, including potentially the CEO. This offers unparalleled exposure to high-level decision-making and the chance to make a tangible impact on the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: This role thrives on partnership. You'll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, from business leaders and functional teams to corporate communications and HR, fostering a rich learning environment and expanding your professional network.
• End-to-End Project Ownership: From initial concept to successful implementation, you'll manage key strategic projects and initiatives. This end-to-end responsibility provides a comprehensive understanding of project lifecycle and the satisfaction of seeing strategic visions come to fruition.
• Enhancement of Critical Skills: The role actively develops and assesses key critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital/technology understanding. This is an excellent pathway for continuous professional growth.
• Leadership Development: Whether you are leading a team or guiding collaborative assignments, this position offers significant leadership experience. You'll have the opportunity to coach, mentor, and influence others, honing your leadership capabilities.
• Operational Excellence: You'll be instrumental in identifying and implementing improvements to operational efficiency, streamlining processes, and embedding best practices. This is a chance to contribute to a more effective and productive organization.
• Financial Acumen: Involvement in financial analysis, budget management, financial planning, and monitoring performance against targets will bolster your financial literacy and business understanding.
• Risk and Governance Expertise: Gaining in-depth experience in risk and control oversight, crisis management, and the implementation of robust governance frameworks will provide valuable expertise in a critical area of business operations.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

To thrive in this dynamic environment, candidates should possess a strong foundation in several key areas, with a focus on both technical proficiency and essential soft skills:

• Communication Prowess: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are paramount, particularly when engaging with senior stakeholders. The ability to articulate complex information clearly and persuasively, at Board and Executive levels, is critical. Proficiency in PowerPoint and presentation skills is essential.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong analytical skills are required to dissect data, draw insightful conclusions, and support informed decision-making. This includes the ability to analyze data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Strategic Vision: A strategic planning mindset is highly valued, enabling you to contribute to the development and execution of both in-year and multi-year business strategies.
• Project Management Acumen: Project management experience is a significant advantage, as you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Innovation and Creativity: An innovative and creative mindset will be beneficial for identifying new approaches and solutions to complex challenges.
• Adaptability and Resilience: The ability to navigate complex challenges, manage risk, and support crisis management demonstrates a capacity for resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Barclays Values and Mindset: A strong alignment with Barclays' core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive, will be essential for success and integration within the organization.

This role is an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to accelerate their career in strategy, communications, and delivery within a leading global financial institution. If you are a driven professional with a passion for strategic impact and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect.