BDO UK

About the Company

BDO LLP provides tax, audit and assurance, accounting, business advisory and outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. We make the time and effort to understand our clients' businesses and markets. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 18 offices, covering all major business centres, so that we can be close to our clients. We employ 7,500 people who are allowed to be themselves; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 164 territories, with 95,400 people working out of 1,710 offices. Being a member of the BDO global network allows us to meet the needs of clients who are growing and trading internationally.

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Company Name

BDO UK

Job Title

IT Innovation Manager

Job Description

**Job Title** IT Innovation Manager **Role Summary** Lead the creation, assessment, and delivery of digital innovations across a professional services firm. Own the innovation pipeline from ideation to product launch, aligning business strategy, technical specifications, and commercial objectives while fostering a culture of digital transformation among 8,000 employees. **Expectations** - Self‑directed, proactive with strong time‑management skills. - Skilled at building trust with senior executives, partners, and cross‑functional teams. - Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value. - Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing in a fast‑moving environment. **Key Responsibilities** - Drive innovation mindset and practical delivery throughout the organization. - Collaborate with business units to identify new opportunities and assess digital product feasibility. - Define short‑ and long‑term benefits, priorities, and business cases for proposed changes. - Administer the internal innovation platform: set challenges, manage submitted ideas, and track progress. - Support the Product Owner in Agile/Scrum processes; write epics, features, and user stories; maintain the product backlog. - Ensure product alignment with strategy, specifications, and technical requirements for commercial and technical success. - Liaise with Business Relationship Managers to manage incoming product requests, PoCs, and prototypes. - Manage the firm’s innovation community, communicating roadmap, milestones, and new concepts. - Design and deliver learning/training programs to increase digital mindset and adoption. - Negotiate commercial terms with external suppliers; oversee delivery and quality. **Required Skills** - Proven product innovation and lifecycle management (concept to launch). - Deep knowledge of digital, mobile, and AI product development. - Agile/Scrum expertise; experience in writing epics/features/stories and backlog grooming. - Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building at all levels. - Clear, concise communication for technical and non‑technical audiences. - Business acumen: cost/benefit analysis, revenue projections, and commercial strategy. - UX/UI understanding and ability to drive customer‑centric design. - Change control, project scheduling, and budget management. - Ability to work with internal delivery teams and external suppliers. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. - Product Management certification (e.g., Certified Product Manager, Pragmatic Marketing). - Agile Scrum certification (CSM, PSP, or equivalent) preferred. - Relevant experience: 5+ years managing digital products or innovation initiatives in a professional services or technology setting.

City, United kingdom

On site

01-12-2025