BAE Systems
Lead Business Change Professional (IT)
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Lead Business Change Professional (IT)
Location
Preston, Lancashire or Frimley, Surrey Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available – discuss options with your recruiter.
Salary
£54,000 (pro rata dependent on experience)
About the Role
We are looking for a Lead Business Change Professional to drive the successful delivery of business change within a major enterprise-wide IT transformation programme.
In this role, you will lead the planning, delivery, and assurance of business change activity across medium to large-scale projects and complex transformation initiatives. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to support the adoption of new technologies, systems, and ways of working, ensuring the expected benefits are achieved.
Core Duties
- Lead the development and delivery of business change artefacts, including:
- Change impact assessments
- Communication plans
- Stakeholder assessments
- Training plans
- Overarching change strategies
- Take responsibility for business change delivery within medium to large-sized projects or provide tailored support within complex transformation programmes or business-wide change initiatives
- Own and monitor business benefit realisation, ensuring outcomes align with agreed objectives, benefits frameworks, and KPIs
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define, shape, and agree project benefits, and establish robust benefits management plans
- Establish and lead change networks and change champion programs to drive engagement, adoption, and sustained behavioural change
- Ensure business change management is consistently embedded, delivered, and assured across all project activity using standardised approaches
- Support implementation and adoption of new systems, technologies, and ways of working across the organisation
- Deputy for the Portfolio Business Change Manager in their absence, including attending key meetings and acting as a point of contact for the team
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Essential Skills
- A relevant Business Change qualification (e.g., APMG, PROSCI, or equivalent)
- Demonstrable experience in Business Change, including:
- Knowledge of change management methodologies and frameworks
- Experience delivering change within enterprise-wide IT transformation programmes
- Ability to lead and deliver business change activities across medium to high-complexity projects
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including competency in working with senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to provide clear guidance and direction on business change activities
The Business Change Team
You will join an established team of Business Change professionals across major enterprise technology programmes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a key transformation initiative in a larger, complex organisation.
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As a member of the team, you’ll:
- Work with stakeholders across a global environment
- Implement and embed new ways of working at scale
Why BAE Systems?
Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. BAE Systems is a place where you can:
- Grow your career with confidence through lifelong learning
- Be empowered, recognised, and rewarded based on your values and aspirations
- Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with support for your financial, personal wellbeing, and holiday leave
- Thrive in a sustainable, inclusive workplace built on shared purpose
Being You at BAE Systems
We understand the power of diversity. Our commitment to building an inclusive workplace ensures everyone feels:
- Valued
- Supported
- Empowered to thrive
Additional Considerations
Please note many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These may impact availability based on factors such as:
- Nationality
- Previous nationalities held
- Place of birth
All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard requirements. Additional National Security Vetting may apply, with residency dependency in the UK.
Vetting levels may require 5–10 years of continuous British residency, subject to the role’s requirements.
Closing Date: 13 July 2024 Note: The role may close early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.
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