Change Manager

QinetiQ Group plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Generous holiday allowance

Health & dental insurance

Employee discount portal

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc is seeking a Change Manager to lead, coordinate and deliver IT change across projects at a Corsham customer site. You will oversee CR intake, triage, planning and implementation in alignment with ITIL practices and programme goals.

You will liaise with programme teams and stakeholders to support decision-making, maintain change documentation, and monitor performance against KPIs while ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation Minimum certification required.
• Experience in IT change management, preferably in the public sector/defence.
• Proficiency with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or BMC Remedy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Change Requests from submission to delivery.
• Assess validity and feasibility of CRs with stakeholders.
• Maintain Change Management processes and documentation.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs/OLAs and drive continuous improvement.
• Report on Change Management activities and ensure compliance.
• Provide training and raise awareness of Change Management changes.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Public sector experience

Education

ITIL Foundation Certification

Tools

ServiceNow

BMC Remedy

Job description

As a Change Manager, you will be part of a major digital transformation supporting the transformation leading the coordination, assessment and the delivery of change activity. Day-to-day, you'll oversee the day to day operation and implementation of the Change Request process, ensuring that all changes to IT services and infrastructure are implemented efficiently, with minimal disruption and alignment with ITIL best practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and managing Change Requests (CRs) from initial submission and triage through to successful delivery, ensuring agreed timescales and quality standards are met
• Assessing the validity and feasibility of Change Requests, liaising closely with programme teams and key stakeholders to support effective decision-making and delivery
• Maintaining Change Management processes and documentation, enabling accurate progress tracking and adherence to established policies, procedures and Configuration Management requirements
• Monitoring and improving Change Management performance through KPIs, SLA/OLA targets and continual improvement activities, driving greater efficiency, effectiveness and customer service
• Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders to align Change Management processes, providing effective reporting and communications while maintaining contractual and regulatory compliance
• Managing process quality and adoption through audits, quality checks, training and stakeholder awareness, supporting colleagues with new and updated Change Management capabilities and procedures
• Strong understanding of change management principles
• Previous experience in IT change management or a related field
• Prior experience working in the public sector, preferably Defence
• Proficiency with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC remedy etc..)
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication and people skills

Essential qualifications for the Change Manager:

• ITIL certification (Foundation Minimum)

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Change Manager at one of our customer sites based in Corsham, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.