We are currently looking for a Change Manager to join the Home Office. This role is based predominantly in Central London, with some flexible working. The role will be paying £450pd INSIDE IR35 and initially for 4 months with extension.
Security Clearance: SC required
CV Deadline: Wednesday 25th September COP
Role purpose:
The role of the Business Change Manager is to proactively prepare the business for the impact of the changes being delivered by the project. The Business Change Manager provides a bridge between the project and the business users to ensure that activities are planned and completed to enable
the business to implement the agreed change and realise the business benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide visible and effective leadership, lead the business change management activity and work with the project manager to deliver the Business Case benefits and outcomes. Develop clear vision and standards and champion the use of best practice business change management
standards, tools and processes. Build strong networks both internally and externally.
• Support the Project Manager in updating the change management elements of the Business Case and project initiation documents
• Support the Project Manager to create the required Business Change products for the project. Lead on engagement with key contacts. Ensure products are used appropriately by the Project Manager / the business.
• Establish and maintain the change plan for the project and provides input into the overall Project Plan.
• Identify, qualify, and update the business readiness criteria before implementation. Report on the tracking of these to 'approve/refuse' go-live to the Project Manager.
• Work in partnership with the Benefits Manager and stakeholders to plan benefits realisation as part of all Business Change activities.
• Lead on Business Change messaging, working closely with Communications Manager. Provides content for communications relating to Business Change across project.
• Supports the Business Relationships Manger and Communications Lead to Identify, classify, and update stakeholder engagement plan and stakeholder engagement on project to ensure it meets Business Change requirements. Point of contact for senior stakeholders.
• Provide direction and guidance to team, and support development of others. Lead Business Change activities across the project.
Essential skills:
• Qualification in Change Management
• Previous experience of supporting, planning and delivery within major change projects/programmes
• Highly organised with ability to multi-task to strict deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with individuals at various seniority levels.
• Strong oral and written (drafting) communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritise workload and deal with competing priorities
Typical Qualifications & Professional Memberships:
• Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner
• APMG Change Management Practitioner
• APM Practitioner Qualification
• APM Registered Project Professional