AI Change & Run Governance Lead - Drive Strategic Change

Aviva; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Pension up to 14%

29 days holiday

Share matching plan

Save As You Earn

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Aviva is seeking an AI Change & Run Governance Lead to drive the delivery of complex projects and change initiatives, ensuring outcomes on time, within budget and in line with governance standards.

You will provide expert guidance on project management best practice, manage stakeholder engagement, identify and mitigate risks, and coach colleagues to raise the organisation's project delivery capability. We support flexible working arrangements and value collaboration across locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects or transformation programmes within a structured project management environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management, and change control processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project plans, budgets, timelines, dependencies, risks, and reporting activities.
• Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments with the ability to balance multiple priorities and drive successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex projects and change initiatives, ensuring outcomes are on time and within budget.
• Provide expert guidance on project management best practice and governance requirements.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, identify and mitigate risks, and support continuous improvement across delivery.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, developing project management capability across the business.

Skills

Project management

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Budget & risk management

Change management

Job description

Aviva is seeking an AI Change & Run Governance Lead to drive the delivery of complex projects and change initiatives, ensuring outcomes on time, within budget and in line with governance standards.

You will provide expert guidance on project management best practice, manage stakeholder engagement, identify and mitigate risks, and coach colleagues to raise the organisation's project delivery capability. We support flexible working arrangements and value collaboration across locations.