Project Manager - Change Manager

Sciences Po Rennes Junior Conseil; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the energy sector is seeking a Transition Manager to lead comprehensive business transformation projects for a new energy facility in London. The ideal candidate will have strong project and change management skills, experience in operational businesses, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role is critical in ensuring the success of change initiatives and fostering teamwork. The position offers a 6-month contract with a salary of £65k.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects impacting operational teams.
• Proven track record in project and change management.
• Background in power generation, energy, utilities, engineering or management consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects impacting operational and maintenance teams.
• Oversee the change management process to ensure operational readiness.
• Design and deliver the transition roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Role: Transition Manager Change Manager Energy Sector

Location: London

Salary: 6 month Contract - £65k basic

The Company

Our client, a successful operator in the energy sector, is looking to hire a Transition Manager. They are currently embarking on a new state-of-the-art energy facility, which will lead to a comprehensive business transformation.

The Role

As Transition Manager, you will lead projects impacting operational and maintenance teams. You will oversee the change management process for each project to ensure operational readiness. Working alongside a Business As Usual operational organization, you will develop key stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure changes are well communicated and effectively adopted. You will design and deliver the transition roadmap in collaboration with key stakeholders across the business. Additionally, you will work closely with the Transition team to provide oversight of the projects, manage project governance, and report on risks, opportunities, and actions. Since my client is an operational business, you will creatively design, deliver, and manage change communications for each transitional project. You will also support other projects as needed within the wider transition team.

The Ideal Transition Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience working within an operational business, managing projects that impact operational teams. Proven experience in project management and change management is essential. Sectors of interest include power generation, energy, utilities, engineering, logistics, or experience gained from a management consulting firm. You should possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be capable of creating content for various communication channels. Strong analytical skills are also required. The ability to work positively in a team environment is crucial.