Heidelberg Materials
Senior Process Transformation Manager
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Senior Process Transformation Manager – Heidelberg Materials UK
About Heidelberg Materials UK
Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people across ~300 manufacturing sites. We are committed to:
- A sustainable future, leading the path to carbon neutrality and a circular economy in construction.
- Digital transformation to create new opportunities for customers.
- An open, transparent, and achievement-driven workplace culture.
- Diversity and inclusion, recognising this as critical to our growth.
We actively encourage underrepresented groups to consider careers in the construction industry, fostering an inclusive, respective, and supportive workplace.
The Role – Purpose & Impact
Based at Chipping Sodbury with hybrid working flexibility (remote days for non-site-focused tasks), you will join the Heidelberg Materials International Business Service Centre (BSC), delivering transformative change across global processes.
As a Senior Process Transformation Manager, you will:
- Drive end-to-end process and systems re-engineering to support HM’s synergy targets and automation roadmap.
- Redesign business processes to align with AI-driven, digital-first, and sustainable goals.
- Challenge “how things have always been done,” reducing friction and simplifying operating models.
- Coach teams, foster innovation, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure transformation is scalable, practical, and sustainable, with a holistic view of people, data, systems, and technology.
Key Responsibilities
1. Transformation Expertise
- Act as a senior SME for process transformation, deepening understanding of current states and future-proof pathways.
- Apply journey-based thinking to break silos and focus on value creation and business outcomes rather than functional dependencies.
- Remove inefficiencies across end-to-end journeys by leveraging insights on in-country workflows.
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2. End-to-End Process Redesign & Delivery
- Lead transformational redesign in collaboration with the Head of Transformation and Global Process Owners.
- Elevate from incremental improvements to radical reimagination of processes using service-design methodologies.
- Partner with AI & Digital teams to identify, assess, and integrate emerging technologies, converting opportunities into strategically compelling plans.
- Champion the shift to simpler, more intuitive operating models.
3. Stakeholder Influence & Change Enablement
- Serve as a senior coach for BSC, Digital, and broader Group teams, driving shared ownership of change.
- Influence senior stakeholders (including SteerCo and cross-country teams) to secure alignment behind future-state designs.
- Use coaching, facilitation, and problem-solving to support teams navigates ambiguity.
- Ensure transformation delivers measurable outcomes despite evolving priorities.
4. Coaching, Capability & Ways of Working
- Model agile transformation behaviours that encourage innovation and evidence-based decision-making.
- Develop teams towards new mindsets for AI-first, digitally driven change.
- Operate flexibly in dynamic environments, adjusting to changing demands and opportunities.
Senior Accountabilities
- Financial & Non-Financial Responsibilities:
- Oversee process re-engineering across multiple countries and systems.
- Overlay team of 5–8 Transformation Analysts (Grades 10–13) on diverse projects.
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Why Join Heidelberg Materials?
We build careers, not just jobs—offering: Rewards & Recognition
- Competitive package: Salary, performance bonus, generous pension (to 20%), life assurance.
- Accredited Employer of Choice:
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold)
- Disability Confident
- 5% Club (Platinum) for pay transparency
- Health & wellbeing initiatives (e.g., Mates in Mind, STEM Ambassadors)
Work-Life Balance
- 27+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays + holiday/purchase plans and sabbaticals).
- Season ticket loans for public transport.
Family-Friendly & Inclusive Support
- Enhanced leave policies (pregnancy, adoption, IVF/women’s health, neonatal support + menopause strategies).
- Paid volunteering day, flexible reassignment, and inclusive networks (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces Allies, etc.).
- Employee Assistance Programme, discounted gym/fitness memberships, continuous learning.
Sustainability & Growth
- Restore leadership role in combating climate change through future-proof materials.
- Work alongside a Diverse and driven community that values curiosity and innovation.
How to Apply
✨ We are open to applications from emerging talent or experienced professionals—but brilliance need not match the brief exactly. Heidelberg Materials UK is accredited as a disability-conscious employer and honours access needs for all:
- Equality accommodations can be requested at any stage (e.g., interview adjustments). Contact Recruitment@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com for support.
For inquiries, please email: Recruitment@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com
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