Algeco UK
UK Transformation Lead
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £Competitive + Car Allowance
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme
Paid Volunteer Days
PURPOSE
The SBU Transformation Lead reports to the Managing Director of the region and to the Director of the global Transformation Office. This role is responsible for planning and execution of prioritised transformation initiatives, working in close partnership with local leadership, while aligning with ongoing BAU activities. This role ensures constant alignment between the region and the central transformation team and workstreams.
WHAT WE DO
Algeco UK excels in pioneering modular solutions, crafting tailor-made buildings that effortlessly meet diverse requirements. With an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability, and health and safety, we set the benchmark for delivering adaptable, functional, and visually striking spaces. You will be part of a team driving forward the evolution of construction, empowering clients to succeed while championing environmental responsibility and ensuring the utmost safety for all.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning
- Define the local, prioritised, integrated transformation roadmap and success criteria
- Develop detailed deployment plans with resource/capability view across all transformation initiatives (Commercial, Operations, Org Efficiency)
- Ensures cross functional engagement where needed between workstreams and functions in the region
- Ensure other BAU business activities are known and considered within transformation planning (providing a complete view of SBU activity)
Initiative execution and tracking
- Ensure the delivery of the transformation roadmap through overall management across initiatives and hands-on delivery support in the early stages / during pilot stage
- Coordinate activity across all relevant stakeholders inc. leadership teams, IT, HR, business process owners & functions
- Track initiative deployment progress against milestones/KPIs/budget/benefits, provide updates and run meetings with key stakeholders
- Run problem solving sessions with Initiative teams who are falling behind or are at risk of doing so, with the aim to debottleneck the situation and get the initiative back on track
- Support delivery of and updates to the transformation deployment playbook (align with Group Transformation Office)
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Change, Training and Comms
- Manage the change and communication cascade within the SBU
- Assess the quality of the change management milestones in the initiative L3 plans and provide feedback for improvement
- Ensure there are operational KPI’s defined on initiative level to measure adoption
- Pro-actively coach Initiative Owners on the execution of change management activities, with the aim of successful adoption of change
- Monitor adoption KPI’s on initiative level and pro-actively reach out to Initiative Owners when KPI’s are falling behind
Continuous Improvement
- Work with other SBU Transformation Leads to ensure the execution methods are applied consistently i.e. working groups, pilot, co-creation, roll out implementations and best practice sharing
- Lead transition to business-as-usual (BAU) support and ensure that structure/capability is in place to identify ongoing improvement opportunities
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Background
The right candidate will likely have the following background:
- Project, program and portfolio management experience
- Change management experience
- Coaching experience Experience working in the context of a large transformation program
- Experience working in a matrixed organization Experience working in an international setting
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Key behaviours expected of the SBU Transformation Lead are:
- Collaborative – be a team player who is always willing to help others, values other’s opinions and asks for help when needed
- Pro-active – look for opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the program and make action-oriented suggestions accordingly
- Solution oriented – assume that there is usually a solution to a problem and help others find a pragmatic way forward
- Supportive – identify team members in the program who may need help and reach out to offer support
Competencies
The right candidates will have the following competencies:
- Structured problem solving – strong analytical skills, ability to dissect the root causes of a problem and find creative solutions
- Stakeholder management – strong people skills, ability to understand stakeholder interests and build relationships
- Coaching – ability to coach others toward high performance without taking over
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is more than a wish list. We actively encourage a culture where everyone feels at home. Algeco is a place that brings together the very best people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities. Research demonstrates that women and underrepresented groups tend not to apply for a job unless they meet all the criteria. However, we encourage applications from anybody who can demonstrate their ability to fulfil the job even if they don’t meet every requirement. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and like they belong, regardless of their background or identity and are therefore committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process and will consider all applications on their merits.
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