Programme Change Manager

As a Programme Change Manager at Version 1 you will be responsible for overseeing and managing changes within a programme for our client. The successful candidate will be coordinating and implementing change initiatives across multiple projects ensuring alignment with the overall programme goals managing stakeholder communications ensuring that changes are effectively integrated and that any potential disruptions are minimised.

Key Responsibilities

• Change Management Strategy: In collaboration with the Change Management Lead develop and implement change management strategies that align with CTTOs objectives and goals across various projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs concerns and expectations and ensure their involvement and buy-in throughout the change process for all projects.
• Communication: In collaboration with the project lead design and execute a comprehensive communication plan to inform stakeholders about upcoming changes the reasons behind them the expected outcomes across different projects outlining any potential impacts (benefits or challenges) they may experience.
• Innovative Engagement: A key expectation is that the suitable candidate will bring a fresh approach to problem solving. This includes taking a creative innovative approach to communicating changes. It is expected that each change will be considered individually and a bespoke impactful approach to engaging stakeholders is deployed accordingly. 
• Impact Assessment: Where necessary conduct impact assessments to identify potential risks and benefits associated with changes and develop mitigation plans to address any negative impacts across multiple projects.
• Training and Support: Coordinate training and support activities to ensure that stakeholders are adequately prepared for the changes and have the necessary skills and resources to adapt across various projects.
• Monitoring and Reporting: For a given project work closely with the project lead to set suitable KPIs. Monitor the progress of change initiatives tracking performance vs. key metrics and provide regular reports to programme leadership on the status and effectiveness of changes across all projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and practices and work to enhance CTTOs ability to adapt to change across multiple projects.

Qualifications :

• Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration IT Management or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management or programme management with a proven track record of successfully implementing change initiatives.  Experience of large-scale IT change projects and programmes of work desirable. 

• Key Competencies

• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage uncertainty while maintaining focus and direction.
• Influencing: Ability to lead and motivate individuals manage conflicts and drive change initiatives to successful completion even with challenging stakeholders.
• Multi-Media Management: Experience working with all forms of digital and analogue media including PDF JPEG MP4/MOV PPT Excel Word and related tools for producing messaging materials often which may need to be printed or produced as physical education or engagement materials for events workshops and passive communication.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and ensure clarity and understanding.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of changes identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Certifications: Professional certifications in change management (e.g. Prosci ACMP) or programme management (e.g. PMP PgMP) desirable.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1 

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform. 
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.   

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring. 
 
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact recruiter email address at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially. 

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