Technology / Digital Strategy Consultant - Global QSR

4-week contract UK / Europe Start ASAP - ideally 9 November

We are looking for an experienced Technology / Digital Strategy Consultant to support a short, high-impact engagement for a global QSR client.

The project focuses on refreshing a technology framework used by franchise partners across the organisation. The key objective is to ensure that the framework is not only strategically sound, but also practical, implementable and aligned with how franchise partners and local markets actually operate.

You will work with senior stakeholders to review and refresh the existing technology framework, helping translate central technology expectations into clear and actionable guidance for markets and franchise partners.

The assignment will require someone who can quickly understand the current environment, challenge where needed, and independently shape pragmatic recommendations within a very short timeframe.

• Strong experience in Technology Strategy, Digital Strategy or Technology Transformation
• Hands-on experience developing, refreshing or implementing technology frameworks, standards, principles or governance models
• Experience working in a franchised, federated or decentralised global organisation
• Background in QSR, hospitality, retail or consumer-facing organisations highly desirable
• Broad understanding across technology, digital and cyber
• Proven ability to translate central technology requirements into practical guidance for local markets, business units or franchise partners
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and deliver at pace in a short consulting engagement

Start: ideally 9 November, or as close to this date as possible

Duration: 4 weeks

Contract: B2B / contractor

Location: UK preferred due to the stakeholder base, but strong candidates based elsewhere in Europe will also be considered

Client: global QSR organisation

Availability: immediate / near-immediate availability is essential

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strategic thinking with a very practical approach to technology transformation and enjoys working in complex, global and decentralised environments.