Change Manager

CHANGE MANAGER | PROJECT MANAGER | GOVERNANCE

*Permanent role based in Northampton

*VP level

I am currently looking for a Change Manager to join our team based in Northampton.

What will you be doing?
* You will be creating and managing the business case for the project, partnering the Accountable Executive (AE) and Programme Manager (where relevant), from inception through delivery to closure, ensuring that any changes to the detailed business case (DBC) for an initiative are identified, assessed, and then approved or rejected by appropriate governance
* You will be responsible for governance and oversight - provide the framework for implementation, working with the AE and Programme Manager (where relevant) to establish a governance forum that is fit for purpose (having identified the key stakeholders) and facilitate the continuous review and approval of key delivery documents
* You will be determining, monitoring and managing to workforce and financial requirements, liaising with product and service delivery on resource requirements; supplier and vendor management; monitoring any supply related risks and setting up the initiative team with clear roles and responsibilities; ensuring ongoing costs and capitalisation meet MTP and budget requirements
* You will be ensuring that planned outputs deliver the agreed outcomes and that the outcomes remain relevant; course correcting where required to ensure the programme delivers on its aims
* You will be providing and regularly reviewing an honest, transparent assessment of the project status and RAID (risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies) of the initiative, escalating via appropriate governance; completing (and maintaining) a Change Risk Impact Assessment (CRIA) where required

What we're looking for:
* Extensive understanding, knowledge and experience of project and programme management methodologies
* Strong industry knowledge in Banking or Financial Services
* Extensive experience in managing projects with medium to high complexity, business critical and large cross-functional team spanning multiple regions and functions
* A proven track record of the full project life cycle delivery

Skills that will help you in the role:
* Strategy and/or project management skills or qualifications
* Prince 2 certified
* Readily shares information/knowledge. Develops highly effective working relationships
* Experience in programme/project budget responsibility