Barclays
financial services
InnovationOperations&Delivery
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“Innovation Operations & Delivery at Barclays. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Innovation Delivery, Governance & PoC Oversight, Technical Understanding, Governance & Reporting. collaborate, nurture and drive group innovation with internal and external stakeholders. develop a portfolio of open innovation and strategic initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the bank stays at the forefront of innovation and adapts to the rapidly changing landscape in financial services and increasing customer expectations; deliver on the bank’s strategy; inform strategy, drive connectivity and new insights; deliver on its strategy; successfully deliver joint projects and initiatives; inform strategic decision making and organisational readiness; calculate the return on investment and identify any potential risks and issues; driving continuous improvement; consistently excellent standard; achieve the objectives of the organisation sub-function; high‑impact innovation across the organisation; timely, compliant, and high‑quality delivery
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents; Analytical Thinking, Problem‑Solving & Tech literacy; identifying operational issues; improving processes; supporting agile decision‑making
This role is based in Glasgow.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Innovation Delivery, Governance & PoC Oversight, Technical Understanding, Governance & Reporting
Nice to Have
BAU and Multi‑Project Coordination, Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication, Analytical Thinking, Problem‑Solving & Tech literacy
What You'll Do.
nurture and drive group innovation with internal and external stakeholders
develop a portfolio of open innovation and strategic initiatives
Development and delivery of frameworks
training and tools to build a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing
Provision of a global platform and curated ecosystem of partners
Development of the strategic capabilities and programmes for the bank
Management and coordination between external stakeholders/partners and the bank
Deliver thought leadership and insights
Development and management of key metrics
support key strategic initiatives—from Proof of Concept delivery to governance of our innovation sandbox
help keep multiple PoCs and BAU processes running smoothly
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with a range of stakeholders; Management and coordination between external stakeholders/partners and the bank; Partner with other functions and business areas; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation; Able to work eff ectively across cross‑functionalteams
Communication Scope
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication; clear, concise updates; maintaining visibility of progress, risks, and decision points; communicate complex / sensitive information
Process & Methodology
cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, resource planning, Innovation Delivery, Governance & PoC Oversight, BAU and Multi‑Project Coordination, structured delivery, prioritisation, governance alignment
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** * **Purpose of the role** To collaborate, nurture and drive group innovation with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the bank stays at the forefront of innovation and adapts to the rapidly changing landscape in financial services and increasing customer expectations. **Accountabilities** * Collaboration with a range of stakeholders to develop a portfolio of open innovation and strategic initiatives through experimentation, co-creation, access to innovative technology capabilities, products and services and a global innovation ecosystem. * Development and delivery of frameworks, ideation, training and tools to build a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing to enable new and creative ideas/solutions that deliver on the bank’s strategy. * Provision of a global platform and curated ecosystem of partners to inform strategy, drive connectivity and new insights. * Development of the strategic capabilities and programmes for the bank to deliver on its strategy, supporting the exploration, evaluation and execution of innovation and investment opportunities. * Management and coordination between external stakeholders/partners and the bank, to successfully deliver joint projects and initiatives. * Deliver thought leadership and insights to inform strategic decision making and organisational readiness, in conjunction with regular research, identifying emerging technologies and trends. . * Development and management of key metrics including key partnerships, innovation initiatives and impact through regular assessments to calculate the return on investment and identify any potential risks and issues. **Analyst Expectations** * To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. * Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise * Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise * They lead an
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