Senior Change Management Leader

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Mail Group Full time

Job Reference Number: 313844

Position: Senior Change Management Leader
Salary: From £45,043
Bonus: Up to 10% Annual bonus potential
Benefits: Company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates, generous annual leave offering of 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service
Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Reading / Oxford / Slough area

As the Senior Change Management Leader, you will collaborate with the Regional Programme Manager to take charge of a team of Deployment Managers, ensuring the successful planning and execution of business transformations to meet specified standards and outcomes, including timelines, quality, and benefits.

Utilizing your expertise in change and project management, you will instill effective management practices into the operational workflow and rigorously oversee the transformation agenda. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders will be crucial as you navigate and address any deployment challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead your team to fulfill technical, project management, and governance responsibilities outlined in the program plan, ensuring seamless integration of changes into daily operations.
  • Guide and mentor Deployment Managers through essential activities related to their change responsibilities.
  • Optimize duty sets for each planned revision, balancing indoor and outdoor workloads based on best practices and efficient routing.
  • Facilitate engagement and communication initiatives within units, aligning with designated activity work packages.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with critical stakeholders (ROD, Ops Performance Leader, Functional business partners), effectively managing risks and resolving issues that may hinder progress.
  • Ensure completion and approval of the Post Implementation Review (PIR) for every deployed revision, documenting design issues, proposed solutions, and lessons learned.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess a foundational understanding of delivery operations, with experience in similar environments being advantageous but not mandatory.

Your application should highlight experience in:

  • Successfully implementing operational changes.
  • Leading teams effectively.
  • Coaching, supporting, and developing team members.
  • Comprehensive Project & Change Management skills, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, risk management, and achieving benefits.
  • Prioritizing and balancing workloads to meet project timelines.
  • Collaborating with trade union representatives and influencing them to secure agreement on changes.

Qualifications:

Project management certification (APM PFQ/PMQ) is desirable.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday - 08:00-16:00, with expected flexibility for occasional earlier starts.

Additional Benefits:

  • RMG Share Schemes: Partnership and matching share offer.
  • Family-Friendly Support: Enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
  • Discounts and Offers: Access to over 800 offers for savings on groceries, outings, holidays, and household bills.
  • Generous Sick Pay: Supportive company sick pay policy.
  • Wellbeing Services: 24/7 access to resources for physical, mental, financial, and social support.
  • Lifestyle Benefits: Options to purchase vehicles, technology, or health insurance products through salary deductions.
  • Financial Guidance: Services to assist with debt management and financial literacy.
  • Healthcare Plans: Options for cash plans, dental coverage, life insurance, and critical illness plans.
  • Free & Discounted Products: Access to free services and partner discounts.
  • Holiday Stamps: Complimentary stamps during the holiday season.

Your Career at Royal Mail:

At Royal Mail, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone can take pride in their contributions. With our extensive resources and commitment to innovation, we are dedicated to enhancing our operations while serving our communities effectively.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including ex-Armed Forces personnel and their families.

Next Steps:

The selection process will include a face-to-face interview at our office, focusing on competency-based and role-specific questions. We aim to provide a transparent and supportive interview experience.



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