IT Change Manager

Orion Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking an IT Change Manager based in Aberdeen to lead technology changes during acquisitions and integrations. You will shape and support growth, ensuring assets, systems and teams are integrated smoothly within the company environment.

The role requires strong leadership in change management, stakeholder engagement and delivering tangible IT-led value across the business. This is a highly visible appointment within our IT, Digital & Data function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IT change, transformation, or integration programmes.
• Strong programme or project management capability.
• Knowledge of IT service management best practice and technology roadmaps.
• Experience in the energy sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology due diligence, integration and change activities for acquisitions and growth initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on technology risks, opportunities and integration strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement of service delivery, efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate stakeholders across IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Operations and external partners.
• Champion structured change management and adoption of new technologies and processes.

Skills

IT change management

Programme management

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our oil & gas operator client based in Aberdeen is currently recruiting for the position of IT Change Manager based in Aberdeen.

What we are looking for:

• Ideally candidate will already be Aberdeen based
• Proven experience leading IT change, transformation, integration or business improvement programmes.
• Strong programme or project management capability, supported by recognised qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying change management principles to deliver successful organisational and technology change.
• Knowledge of IT service management best practice and technology roadmap or application portfolio management.
• Experience within the energy sector or another regulated, asset-intensive industry would be advantageous.

The Role

IT Change Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the continued growth across the UK and beyond. Working within the IT, Digital & Data function, you will lead the technology aspects of acquisitions, integrations and business change initiatives, helping ensure that new assets, systems and teams are successfully brought into the company environment

This is a highly visible role, acting as the trusted technology partner throughout the M&A lifecycle. You will provide expert insight during due diligence activities, identify opportunities and risks, and develop practical integration strategies that deliver long-term value for the business

Alongside supporting acquisitions, you will drive a programme of continuous improvement across the IT, Digital & Data function. From simplifying processes and improving ways of working to optimising application roadmaps and addressing legacy challenges, you will help ensure our technology landscape remains efficient, secure and fit for the future.

Success in this role requires strong Communication, bringing together colleagues, partners and suppliers to achieve shared outcomes. You will build trusted relationships across multiple functions, influencing stakeholders at all levels and ensuring everyone remains aligned through periods of change.

We are looking for someone who embraces Learning, encourages continuous improvement and is motivated by solving complex business challenges. You will have the freedom to lead initiatives with confidence while demonstrating Empowerment & Accountability through clear ownership, sound judgement and a focus on delivery. Above all, you will model Respect, working collaboratively with colleagues and treating people, ideas and perspectives with professionalism and integrity.

What we are looking for in potential candidates:

We're seeking an experienced technology leader who can successfully manage complex change, influence stakeholders and deliver tangible business outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Leadership & Responsibilities

• Lead technology due diligence, integration and change activities associated with acquisitions and business growth initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on technology risks, opportunities and integration strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement programmes that enhance service delivery, efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Influence and coordinate stakeholders across IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Operations and external partners.
• Champion structured change management, ensuring successful adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and service partners to achieve high-quality outcomes and value for money.

Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables