Innovation Operations & Delivery

Other
Glasgow
July 13, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Join us at Barclays as part of Innovation Operations & Delivery, where you’ll support key strategic initiatives-from Proof of Concept delivery to governance of our innovation sandbox. You’ll help keep multiple PoCs and BAU processes running smoothly, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-impact innovation across the organisation.

This role is based in Glasgow.

Key responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end innovation pipeline deliverables – including Proofs of Concept – while enforcing governance standards and providing strong operational oversight across multiple concurrent initiatives to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery.
  • Manage PoCs and BAU processes to keep projects on track and aligned with governance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deliver frameworks, ideation, training and tools to build a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing that enables new ideas and solutions aligned to Barclays strategy.
  • Provide a global platform and curated ecosystem of partners to inform strategy, drive connectivity and new insights.
  • Develop strategic capabilities and programmes to explore, evaluate and execute innovation and investment opportunities.
  • Coordinate between external stakeholders/partners and the bank to deliver joint projects and initiatives.
  • Deliver thought leadership and insights to inform strategic decision making, identifying emerging technologies and trends through regular research.
  • Develop and manage key metrics for partnerships, innovation initiatives and impact, including ROI, and identify potential risks and issues.

Technical, Governance & Reporting

  • Technical understanding across emerging technologies-including AI-and practical experience operating in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Governance & reporting: solid grasp of Barclays control framework including data management, legal and compliance controls; ability to produce clear, governance-aligned operational reporting.

Analyst Expectations

  • Perform prescribed activities in a timely, high-quality manner and continuously look for improvements.
  • Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of the area of expertise; lead or contribute as appropriate.
  • Support cross-functional teams, manage work requirements and coordinate resources.
  • Demonstrate leadership behaviours where applicable and develop technical expertise in the work area, acting as an advisor when appropriate.
  • Partner with other functions and business areas; take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
  • Escalate breaches of policies or procedures appropriately and embed new policies adopted due to risk mitigation.
  • Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise; manage risk and strengthen controls in relation to your work.
  • Maintain understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the wider organisation and products, services and processes.
  • Make evaluative judgments based on factual information and data; communicate complex information effectively.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship and the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge and Drive.

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