Transformation Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Transformation Manager to oversee integration and transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with the Strategy & Integration Director and senior stakeholders to drive complex change programmes. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a passion for innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact on SMEs across the UK and Ireland through strategic transformations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Ability to assess complex situations and present solutions.
• Passion for driving innovation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integration and transformation programmes aligning acquisitions with Group strategy.
• Design and oversee change programmes across multiple hubs.
• Provide programme management discipline to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead change management approaches for smooth transitions.
• Track progress against agreed KPIs and manage risks.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent analytical skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and report writing skills

Detailed understanding of value creation opportunities

Versatile approach in fast-changing environments

Collaborative, inclusive mindset

Job description

Transformation Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote

Description

Who we are

Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.

We’re at a unique point in our journey: the excitement of a scale‑up combined with the stability of a growing professional services group. This is a chance to join us at the ground floor, shape the future, and make a real impact.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Transformation Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering our integration and transformation agenda. Sitting at the heart of our Integration team, you’ll help align newly acquired firms with the Group’s strategy and culture, while driving forward wider change initiatives that unlock value and efficiency.

You’ll work closely with the Strategy & Integration Director, the Group support functions, and senior leaders across all Sumer firms. The role offers broad scope, senior visibility, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to how our Group grows and evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver integration and transformation programmes that align newly acquired firms with the Group’s strategy, culture, and operating model.
• Partner with the Strategy & Integration Director and senior stakeholders to design, plan, and oversee complex change programmes across multiple hubs and spokes.
• Provide strong programme and project management discipline – ensuring initiatives are well‑structured, achievable, and delivered to plan.
• Coordinate Group‑wide activities and initiatives, sequencing and deconflicting them to avoid overlap, minimise disruption, and maximise impact.
• Proactively forward plan considering the programme sequencing and the impact on client‑facing and functional teams.
• Lead change management approaches that ensure smooth transitions – balancing people, process, and technology considerations.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing insight, challenge, and support to enable effective decision‑making and prioritisation.
• Track progress and impact against agreed KPIs, highlighting risks, resolving issues, and ensuring delivery of expected benefits.
• Champion innovation, operational alignment, and the adoption of technology to enhance service delivery and efficiency across the Group.
• Champion and share best practice, building a repeatable integration playbook and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross‑functional teams, managing complex projects from initiation to completion and smaller bespoke acquisitions
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations and consider challenges to present solutions and make informed decisions
• Detailed understanding of the opportunities that drive value creation as relevant to the Sumer business model
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written and report writing skills
• A pragmatic, versatile approach that thrives in a fast‑changing, growing environment
• A collaborative, inclusive mindset with a passion for driving improvement and innovation

If you’re excited by the chance to shape something new, lead change, and make a difference to SMEs across the UK & Ireland, we’d love to hear from you.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.