Transformation Manager

JobFlurry-WhatJobs-GB; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Transformation Manager to develop comprehensive IT transformation strategies and implement change management plans. The role involves leading IT projects, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary, with a focus on driving significant transformational change.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of SIAM / ITSM frameworks including principles and processes.
• Good working knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with governance structures and risk assessment in a SIAM model.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing IT transformation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Leading IT transformation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Utilising data analytics to measure the impact of IT transformation initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of SIAM / ITSM

IT Service Architecture

Change Management

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Project Management Methodologies

Job description

Job title:

Transformation Manager

Location:

Preston - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:

Circa £75,000 dependent on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

Developing and implementing comprehensive IT transformation strategies aligned with the organisation's overall business objectivesnIdentifying and evaluating emerging technologies and trends to determine their potential impact on the organisationnLeading and managing IT transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standardsnFacilitating organisational change, this will include development and implementation of change management plans, alongside effective communicationnSelecting and implementing new technologies and solutions that support the organisation's business goals, this will include evaluating areas for improvement of current IT systems & infrastructurenUtilising data analytics to measure the impact of IT transformation initiatives and identify areas for optimisationnYour skills and experiences:

Essential:

Proven understanding of SIAM / ITSM and IT Service Management frameworks (e.g. ITIL), including principles, models and processesnA good understanding of IT Service Architecture Familiarity with governance structures, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies within a SIAM modelnKnowledge of methodologies to align performance with user experience goals and evolving business needsnUnderstanding of continuous improvement methodologies and how to foster innovation that delivers business outcomesnGood working knowledge of relevant project management methodologies and experience of working in demand management and project delivery environmentsnBenefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The

EIT Strategy & Transformation

Team:

This is a role where you will gain significant exposure to transformational change with a large scope and depth, giving you key insights into the wider business and a global stakeholder network. You have the opportunity to drive real change within the business, with the opportunity to make the role your own.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:

10 th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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