Business Change Manager

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for a Business Change Manager to drive transformation across complex defence and security programmes in Cheltenham. You'll need a solid track record delivering end-to-end business change and strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.

The Key Responsibilities of a Business Change Manager:  

·       Lead business change activities across complex defence and security programmes and transformation initiatives.

·       Identify, analyse and engage stakeholders, developing tailored communications plans that drive adoption.

·       Conduct business readiness assessments and build action plans to prepare organisations for change.

·       Support change sponsors and delivery teams throughout the lifecycle, managing risks and resistance.

·       Carry out training needs analyses and deliver user enablement activities and training materials.

·       Contribute to benefits realisation by defining metrics, tracking outcomes and demonstrating business value.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Business Change Manager, however you will not be expected to have everything:

·       Proven experience delivering end-to-end business change across programmes or transformation initiatives.

·       Background delivering business change within Defence and Security environments.

·       Experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams including engineering, software and security specialists.

·       Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

·       Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex information into clear and engaging messages.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail and organisation.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·       Project management experience that complements and supports business change delivery.

·       Experience using Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence or GitLab.

·       Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or SQL.

·       Professional certifications such as Prosci Change Management, Six Sigma, BCS Business Analysis or IIBA.

Our clients Offer a range of benefits for permanent workers, as well as an excellent salary you will receive the following:

·       Flexible and hybrid working

·       Competitive salary and bonus scheme

·       Private healthcare and pension benefits

·       Enhanced family leave policies

·       Holiday purchase scheme

·       Wellbeing and mental health support

·       Employee assistance programme

·       Discounts and reward platform

·       Volunteering opportunities

·       Recognition and career development programmes

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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