Change Project Manager (Technical)

Cats Protection; England; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Learning and development

Salary Finance

Eye care vouchers

Pet insurance

Job summary

Cats Protection is seeking two Change Project Manager (Technical) professionals to lead technology change initiatives across the charity. This remote, 18-month fixed-term contract offers a Monday–Friday, 35-hour week with competitive benefits and a generous pension.

You will drive project delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to enable successful change across IT and Change & PMO teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex technology, change or transformation projects
• Strong project management skills (plans, risks, budgets)
• Experience managing people impact and adoption of technology change
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across all levels
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Proactive, organised and adaptable with problem-solving
• Passion for delivering successful outcomes and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of technology and change projects on time and within budget
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies and governance with stakeholder reporting
• Build relationships with colleagues, partners and suppliers to align delivery with priorities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and delivery
• Lead stakeholder engagement and change management activities (communications, training and adoption)
• Track progress, address challenges and identify delivery improvements

Skills

Proven experience delivering complex科技

Project management

People change adoption

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Proactive and organised

Continuous improvement

Job description

Team: Change and PMO, IT

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per year

Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract

We are the UK's largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Change Project Manager, with two positions available. Both roles play a key part in leading and delivering successful change initiatives across the organisation, with one role supporting Technical Operations, within the IT Team and the other supporting Technical Programmes, within the Change and PMO team.

Responsibilities of the Change Project Manager (Technical)

• Lead the delivery of technology and change projects, ensuring successful outcomes are achieved on time and within budget
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies and governance, providing clear stakeholder reporting
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, partners and suppliers to align project delivery with organisational priorities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive collaboration, accountability and effective project execution
• Lead stakeholder engagement and change management activities, including communications, - training and adoption
• Track project progress, manage challenges and identify opportunities to improve delivery and outcomes

What we're looking for in our Change Project Manager (Technical)

• Proven experience delivering complex technology, change or transformation projects
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage plans, risks, budgets and competing priorities
• Proven experience managing the people impact and adoption of technology change
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and building effective collaborative relationships
• Proactive, organised and adaptable, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A passion for delivering successful outcomes and driving continuous improvement

What we can offer you

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
• Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance
• Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
• Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services
• Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet's health

Learn more about our full reward package here

Application closing date: 11th November 2026

Virtual interview date: w/c 7th December 2026

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There's a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.