Project Manager - Change Projects (PMO)

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Change Lead to oversee various work packages in a business change programme. The successful candidate will manage change strategies, engage stakeholders, and ensure effective communication across departments. Ideal applicants should hold recognised project and change management qualifications and have a solid understanding of project roles within organizations.

Qualifications

• Recognised Change Management Qualification.
• Project Management Qualification such as Prince 2 or APM.
• Understanding of Project Manager, Business Development Manager, and PMO roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage work packages within the business change programme.
• Develop and implement Change Management strategies.
• Engage key stakeholders and facilitate communications.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

PMO Qualification (Prince 2 or APM)

Change Management Qualification

Job description

The Change Lead will deliver and project manage a number of work packages within one business change programme, which will be focussed on developing the Sales and Delivery Project Management Process/Lifecyle. It is desired that you have good understanding of how Project Managers, Business Development Managers and PMO roles work within organisations.

The Change Lead role will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating change management efforts across an internal business change programme. They will act as an advisor/coach in how we effectively manage and transition change within the programme. This role ensures the people side of change is prioritised through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, training and support to drive adoption and minimise resistance.

The role will be reporting into the PMO Manager, whilst directly working with the Programmes Director and other senior stakeholders. In addition the individual will work to bridge the gap between the Process Excellences, Sales and Delivery teams, collaborating and working closely by fostering a cross functional relationship.Main Responsibilities:

Programme/Project Delivery

Lead and Manage work packages with the business change programme

Ensure all stakeholders needs are clearly captured and understood, as well as the business and user benefits.

Liaise with programme lead to ensure effective use of resource in delivering project quality

Identify, track and mitigate risks



Change Strategy Planning

Define success metrics and monitor change adoption and performance against those metrics.

Develop and implement Change Management strategies for the programme in line with any defined change management practise our Process Excellence teams have devised (this is a new structure and therefore the successful individual will work with the team to develop these strategies in the business)

Develop a relationship with our current Improvement Manager (Process Excellence) to ensure business change managed on other projects/programmes roll into this programme



Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Identify and engage key stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment and buy in

Facilitate meetings, workshops, and communications with business leaders

Act of trusted advisor to senior leaders (individual would benefit from having a Project Management Qualification, such as Prince or APM or recognised Change Management Qualification)

Develop and Deliver tailored communication plans



Training and Support

Develop a execution plan for delivering this change into BAU

Work with development teams to design and deliver training programs to equip staff with necessary skills

Develop user support tools such as FAQ’s and guidance documents

Establish Aftercare for programme and Feedback loops

Act as primary contact for the programme during implementation



Risk and Issue Management & Lessons Learned

Identify, track and mitigate risks and resistance related to programme change

Escalate unresolved change issues and develop contingency strategies

Capture Lessons Learned and integrate feedback to improve future change initiatives



In addition:

Mentor and Manage at least 1 report

Identify a strategy for Maintenance and Continuous Improvement on Project Management Framework

Strategic Insights on Project Delivery

Data Analysis and Reporting

Drive Data Governance



Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

A recognised Change Management Qualification

Project Management Qualification such as Prince 2 or APM

A good understanding of how Project Manager, Business Development Manager and PMO roles within organisations.



Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process.