Strategic Consultant

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Strategic Consultant to join our Life Technology Strategy team. This dynamic role operates as an in‑house consultancy, partnering with senior business and technology stakeholders to shape the future of Life Technology. You will drive strategic review, challenge, and deliver innovative solutions that align with long‑term business goals.As a key member of the team, reporting through the LIFE Technology Strategy Function, you will be instrumental in identifying, defining, and executing strategic initiatives. You will create compelling business cases and contribute to the overall strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and positioning Life Technology as a leader in digital, data, and AI innovation.Our Strategic Consultants are catalysts for transformational change, ensuring all efforts support the company’s vision and deliver measurable value. You will help shape a cohesive technology, digital, and data strategy, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the organization.Your role will involve staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on digital, data, and AI opportunities. You will proactively identify strategic opportunities, translate complex technical concepts into actionable, consumable, and exciting business recommendations, and drive innovation across Life Technology.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild influential relationships across the organization to understand major pain points and strategic challenges.Facilitate strategic discussions to gather insights and secure buy‑in for transformative initiatives.Partner with Technology and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure strategic alignment.Market & Innovation AnalysisProactively identify innovation opportunities, monitor market disruption, and engage with technology and third‑party partners.Benchmark against external consultancies to ensure Life Technology remains at the forefront of industry best practice.Strategic Planning & ExecutionIdentify and articulate technical innovation opportunities in clear, actionable terms for non‑technical stakeholders.Define and document strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.Develop comprehensive business cases, including solution options, cost/benefit analysis, risk assessment, and timelines.Support the creation of detailed technology roadmaps and delivery plans.Consultancy Delivery & CommunicationPrepare high‑level requirements and scope documentation for approved business cases.Lead handover sessions to delivery teams, ensuring strategic intent is maintained.Develop and present compelling presentations tailored for senior stakeholders.Community‑Driven Innovation & Best PracticeFoster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the strategic consultancy community.Share ideas, develop common practices, and drive an innovative framework across Life Technology.What Success Looks LikeProgress Investment in Technology: Champion and secure investment for transformative technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and delivering measurable business value.Advance AI and Data Initiatives: Drive the identification, development, and adoption of AI and data‑driven solutions that address complex business challenges and position Life Technology as an industry leader.Achieve Stakeholder Buy‑In: Consistently gain support for strategic activity pitches from senior stakeholders, leveraging compelling business cases and clear communication of benefits, risks, and returns.Deliver Effective Communication: Articulate strategic objectives and technology roadmaps in a way that inspires action and clarity across all levels of the organization, ensuring everyone understands and is engaged with the vision.Contribute to LIFE 2.0 Technology Strategy: Play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the LIFE 2.0 Technology Strategy, ensuring all consultancy activities are aligned with the broader transformation agenda and drive forward the future of Life Technology.Success in this role means being recognized as a trusted advisor, a catalyst for innovation, and a key contributor to the ongoing evolution and competitive edge of Life Technology.Key Skills and ExperienceExceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, building trust and facilitating decision‑making across the organization.Advanced requirements elicitation and management, including complex strategic needs.Critical thinking and structured problem‑solving, with a track record of delivering effective solutions.Experience driving and supporting change initiatives, including impact evaluation and adoption guidance.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in facilitating workshops and strategic discussions.Deep knowledge of the IT industry and emerging trends, with a focus on world‑class digital customer experiences.Commercial acumen, evaluating risks, benefits, and returns for technology solutions and communicating these to key decision‑makers.Experience navigating large, complex organizations and challenging the status‑quo.Proven ability to articulate and implement strategic vision, translating it into practical action and execution.Experience creating, refining, and presenting business cases for technology investment.Recruiter: Martyn JackWhat we offer:As a savings and investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services – to give you real confidence to put your money to work.Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave – as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options – for peace of mind.To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&GWe have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee‑led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long‑term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long‑term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro‑divergent conditions.If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com #J-18808-Ljbffr