Business Change Manager (Programme Manager)

Leidos; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking an experienced Business Change Manager to ensure successful outcomes of complex programmes. This role involves exceptional stakeholder management and requires strong knowledge of change management frameworks, including Prosci and ADKAR. Responsibilities include aligning deliverables with business change activities, developing Business Change deliverables, and building strong relationships across various teams. Competitive salary range is between £58,400 and £74,900.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering business change within complex programmes.
• Strong knowledge of change management frameworks such as Prosci and ADKAR.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between the programme and the customer’s Business Change function.
• Align programme deliverables with business change activities.
• Develop Business Change deliverables including change impact assessments.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management frameworks

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Business Change Manager (Programme Manager)

Location: Hybrid – Whiteley, Hampshire

Clearance Required: SC clearance is mandatory.

Leidos is seeking an experienced Business Change Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the successful outcomes of a major, complex programme. The role requires exceptional stakeholder management skills and a strong understanding of change management frameworks, including Prosci and ADKAR.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between the programme and the customer’s Business Change function.
• Align programme deliverables and timelines with business change activities to ensure readiness and successful adoption.
• Apply change management methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR) to support organisational readiness and minimise resistance.
• Develop and maintain Business Change deliverables including change impact assessments, communication plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Manage feedback loops and track actions to resolve issues supporting change objectives.
• Build strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting on change progress, risks and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering business change within complex programmes, ideally in a systems integrator environment.
• Strong knowledge of change management frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive alignment across multiple workstreams.
• Familiarity with programme governance and contractual obligations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay Range

£58,400.00 – £74,900.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.