Senior Business Change Manager

Job Title: Senior Business Change Manager

Salary: Up to £70,000

Location: Leeds/Manchester (2x per week in-office)

About Our Client:
We are collaborating with a prestigious enterprise organisation renowned for its commitment to driving transformational change and operational excellence across the European landscape. Our client operates at the forefront of innovation, delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency and foster strategic growth.

Why Join? This is a remarkable opportunity to become a pivotal member of a high-performing Transformation and Change function. You will play an essential role in steering significant strategic investments and leading complex change initiatives that drive success across the organisation. As a leader within this team, you will have the autonomy to shape change, empower teams, and make a tangible impact on the business's future.

Role Overview As a Senior Business Change Manager, you will be instrumental in enabling the successful delivery of the business's critical transformation objectives. You will provide expert guidance and leadership to diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring that complex change initiatives are seamlessly integrated and embraced throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving Business Change: Spearhead transformation initiatives that enhance people, technology, products, and processes, focusing on embedding change and assessing its impact on various teams and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, translating change ambitions into actionable roadmaps while nurturing strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Shaping and Delivery: Oversee the effective delivery of complex change initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, clear governance, and robust risk management. Provide input on mobilization and key considerations for change initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to enhance the capability of the business change team by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring peers, and sharing knowledge on methodologies and core skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for a highly experienced professional with:

• Extensive Consultancy Experience: A proven track record of providing consultancy to senior stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to influence and align priorities with strategic objectives.
• Transformational Change Expertise: Demonstrable experience in shaping and managing large-scale transformational initiatives, including business process optimization and organisational change.
• Strong Methodological Knowledge: A solid understanding of various change management methodologies, with a core focus on planning, communication, analysis, and reporting.

Key Skills

• Proactive Leadership: An instinctive problem solver who champions a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex issues and solutions to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives.
• Influencing Skills: Strong interpersonal skills that enable effective engagement and collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to synthesize change objectives into actionable plans and innovative solutions.
• Tools Proficiency: Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools to create compelling presentations and track project progress.

Qualifications

• A degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Change Management, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience in business transformation and delivering change initiatives.