CHANGE MANAGER - VICE PRESIDENT

Job description: Core-Asset Consulting's client, a global leading investment management organisation in has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Change Manager to join their Business Operations Change Management team in Edinburgh on a permanent basis. The role holder will be responsible for providing resources and thought leadership to ensure successful implementation of the strategic change agenda across Business Operations globally. The successful candidate will be expected to lead project related tasks such as business process reviews, business analysis, functional specs, testing, business requirements and other change related functions. The role may also entail leading smaller / shorter term projects that come up in the pipeline Our client encourages applications from well organised individuals with excellent problem solving skills and a proven ability to perform effectively in an environment of rapid and continual change. Core responsibilities: Take the lead role in some or all of the following activities including: Pre-project analysis to determine the value proposition of an initiative Assist with the business case & communicate to team/exec management for prioritisation Elicit functional teams to review business functions, gather information, evaluate current process models and propose target state solutions Document business requirements and effectively communicate specifications to technology or other third parties/vendors as applicable Drive operations teams and other business units during process design and other project related challenge sessions Help design test scripts for any changes in systems/processes, ensure the test strategy and plans adequately cover the requirements, and assist with UAT prior to deployment Partner with project manager to ensure all project tasks are completed successfully and on time Additionally, the candidate may be required to take the project management lead on smaller / shorter term projects that the get engaged on. This could include some or all of the following activities: Execution of projects - setup appropriate project governance, develop the global plan, lead collaboration between departments, oversee business requirements, ensure appropriate testing, and successful implementation Own various program organisational activities such as risk and issue monitoring, status reporting and governance co-ordination Core skills: Self-starter with ability to work independently or as part of a larger team where required Ability to perform well under pressure of multiple assignments, adapt to change, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels of the business and good at navigating the firm Strong focus on high quality delivery Flexibility in hours: Global project work does not always fit into standard working hours and usually requires some flexibility to meet with teams in other time zones Core requirements: Strong Business Analyst experience within financial services / asset management Experience performing project related tasks including and not limited to business process reviews, feasibility studies, functional specifications; process flows; testing. Experience formulating requirements documents, swim lane diagrams, cost benefit analysis Six Sigma experience desired (certification not required) Job reference: 8788 To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to the investment management, financial services and accounting & finance markets across Scotland.