Implementation Manager

Implementation Manager

Up to £72,800

Remote/ Manchester office

12 month FTC

Want to change the world? Choose a career that makes a differenc

eAt The Co-operative Bank we're proud to be different. We're proud of our values and ethics, and our unique, customer-led Ethical Policy that shapes everything we do

.

Born out of the co-operative movement over 150 years ago, you could say that doing the right thing has always been our thing. We don't just help people with their money, but help people fight for justice and the causes they care abou

t.

We put people at the heart of every decision we make and there's never been a more important time for our Bank to stand up for the causes that matter most to our customers, colleagues and partner organisatio

ns.

Join us and help us continue to make progress in environmental and societal change, all with the UK's original ethical b

*ank.

We promote a hybrid working environment, which means you will work at our office in Manchester occasionally and then remotely from home. To enable you to work from home, you will need have a suitable office set up which includes a desk and a chair in a location which is free from the interruptions of day-to-day*

**life.

The**

**role:

We're looking for an experienced Implementation Manager to drive the successful delivery of programme releases from planning through to warrant**

**y exit.

In this role y**

• ou will:

Lead detailed implementation planning, including runbooks and communicat
- ion plansCoordinate resources across internal team and thir
- d partiesEnsure governance compliance (SMAX, CDR, CAB) and secure all required
- approvalsOversee go-live activities, live proving and warranty support including incident r
- esolutionEmbed lessons learned to continually improve future

releases

You'll be a hands-on leader with strong organisational skills, able to manage complex change, communicate effectively with stakeholders and keep teams focused during high-pressure delivery windows. Flexibility for out of hours work is required to suit the needs of th

e project.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on delivery excellence, cross-team collaboration and making change happe

**n smoothly.

Knowledge, Skills and Experien**

• ce Required:

Significant experience of planning and leading major implementations, with proven ability to manage multiple implementation
- s in parallelExcellent stakeholder engagement – quickly and effectively able to establish key relationships with the ability to bridge between service, technical and business
- stakeholdersExcellent communication skills – writt
- en and verbalReal-time problem solving – critical thinker with the ability to have clarity of thought in pressur
- ed situationsAble to integrate quickly and effectively within an established p
- rogramme teamDemonstrates flexibility and

**adaptability

What You Can E**

• xpect From Us:

Flexible and home
- working options27 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus opportunity to b
- uy 5 extra daysCompetitive pension with up to 10% employ
- er contributionIncome protection /
- life assuranceCommitment from employers on continued learning &a
- mp; developmentWellbeing support '' offers mental health support, physiotherapy, GP's for both you a
- nd your family.2 paid days for volunt
- eering per year'MyReward' corporate discount for over 800 retailers and Cycle
- to Work Scheme.Family friendly policies and supportive work
- ing environmentColleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity w

ithin our Bank.

We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the

UK at this time.

Our Bank is passionate and committed to continuing to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil

*their potential.

At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of the Coventry Building Society Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customer*

s and colleagues.

If you require more information or this document in a different format, please contact -

As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) a

*nd financial checks.

*Rated by Morningstar Sustainalytics in the Regional Banks sub-industry with a score of 11.2 a*

s of 14 January 2025.