Technology Strategy Manager

JD Sports - Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom Req

22 May 2025

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms with colleagues working across various retail sectors in many markets worldwide.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996, has been a FTSE100 company since 2019, and continues to expand both in the UK and internationally.

Our goal is to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. Join us to help achieve this vision by embracing our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative, and customer-focused organization that delivers operational excellence and explores new growth avenues.

Position Details

Title: Technology Strategy Manager

Working Hours: 40 Hours

Reporting To: CTO

Location: Bury

Department: Group Technology

Role Overview

The Technology Strategy Manager will play a crucial role in executing the Group's strategic initiatives across our over 3,000 stores in 38 territories, including a significant presence in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, as well as supporting over 200 JD Gyms nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the tech strategy aligned with the Group's omnichannel objectives.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment.
• Lead workshops to gather input and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Analyze data to develop business cases and strategic materials.
• Support KPI development and initiative tracking frameworks.
• Create messaging to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Assist in managing the annual budget for the Technology function.
• Contribute to the development of the Technology Roadmap for transformative projects.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven expertise in strategic business and technology planning and execution.
• Strong financial and data analysis skills, with familiarity in financial tools and concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
• Knowledge of software development principles, cloud platforms, and web technologies.
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to adapt to organizational change and demonstrate emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in management consultancy or accounting, preferably in Technology, Digital, or IT roles.
• At least 1 year of experience in the Retail or Technology sectors.

We value our colleagues' efforts and offer benefits such as staff discounts across JD brands and opportunities for personal development.