Job Description

What you will be doing?
The Head of Technology Business Management (TBM) is a strategic role that partners with the CIO to align and oversee the performance, governance, executive reporting, engagement, risks and operational management of the Technology Function.
They enable optimal operations and reporting across the Technology Function collaborating with the Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to respond to requirements from OSB Group's Finance, Risk, People, Legal Product and Operations functions.
The Head of TBM oversees governance processes related to technology projects, financial management and risk management ensuring accountability and transparency across the organisation as well as identifying and prioritising budget requirements within the technology functions.
Your responsibilities will include...

• Establishing and implementing financial management practices, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control, to ensure effective and efficient resource allocation for technology initiatives
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating technology-related risks, fostering a risk-aware culture and continuous improvement in risk management
• Managing workforce planning and resource allocation to optimise technology team performance and align with strategic priorities and value streams
• Developing and maintaining governance frameworks and reporting processes that support the Technology Leader(s) in executing their SMR responsibilities, including supporting their ability to evidence as well as broader visibility of decision making
• Overseeing vendor management to ensure partnerships align with organisational goals and deliver expected value
• Monitoring and driving agile maturity across the Technology Function
• Providing PMO capability to support the Transformation programme and broader Change Portfolio across the Technology function, ensuring effective planning, governance, and delivery oversight
• Promoting a culture of collaboration, integrity, empowerment and high performance across the OSB Technology Business Management function; particularly to facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technology and business leaders to prioritise projects that support strategic objectives and drive ongoing value
• Travelling between the Chatham and Wolverhampton sites as and when required

What's in it for you?
We offer a base salary depending on experience and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 40%
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Car allowance of 7,500
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan

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About us
At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become 'the bank of the future'.
Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace.
Do you have the skills?
We are looking for talented individuals who possess the following skills:
Next steps
If this sounds like you, please apply now!
Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process:
Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational - inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Not sure if you meet the spec? Let us decide.
Research tells us that those from marginalised groups feel like they need to meet 100% of the criteria to apply. Here at OSB, we are committed to inclusivity and understand the value different experiences and perspectives can bring, so please don't feel like you need to check every box to apply for a role internally.
We champion diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions tracking our progress. We are proud to be signed up to the Women in Finance Charter to actively support the growth and development of senior women in our sector and are dedicated to treating all our employees and job applicants equally, opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

Skills Required