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Job Title: Business Change Manager Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: • You will focus on the development and embedding of a Business Change Management framework and its application within the existing programmes way of working (Current Operating Model) and the subsequent transition planning to the Future Operating Model • Take responsibility for the delivery of business change management within the Future Combat Air System line of business, focused through the GCAP programme, ensuring the adoption of change elements within existing and new activities through use of recognised approaches • You'll ensure Business Benefits associated with business change management or transformation are measured and tracked and aligned to existing benefit tracking frameworks (e.g. Risk Management closed loop system) • Work with international partners (Government and Industry) senior internal stakeholders and national partner organisations (Gov and Industry) to manage an integrated approach to business change management • Proactively identify risks and opportunities arising from the change activities and ensure they are properly managed within the risk management system • You will grow and lead a suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) team of business change resources to deliver on the Business Change Management priorities • Be aware of and respond appropriately to BAES internal change initiatives that have a dependency or impact on the activities and approach • And you will lead and influence direct and virtual teams across a large-scale international programme Your skills and experiences: • Advanced knowledge and understanding of Business Change Management frameworks along with proven experience in the deployment of Business Change in large, complex programmes • Experience in delivering complex work packages or projects, guiding others in the application of Business Change Management processes • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport and demonstrable experience managing and influencing varied stakeholder groups and individuals • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Business Change Management governance and assurance processes • Knowledge and experience of Human Factors and it's effective application within business change campaigns • Experience of managing risk and opportunities associated with business change management Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The GCAP team: You will be joining a highly motivated, experienced team within the BAE Systems Air sector, committed to the delivery and progression of a Future Combat Air System for the UK, and working across a diverse stakeholder group of functional and delivery teams including government and industry colleagues from across our partner nations to support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) is the UK's declared programme of record to deliver a next generation combat air capability including a sixth-generation combat aircraft, called Tempest in the UK, being delivered through GCAP, the strategically important partnership between the UK, Italy, and Japan. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JE1 #LI-Hybrid

About the Role Need for a highly experienced Business Change Manager to lead and drive the change management activities necessary to uplift the client's Cloud technology, Infrastructure, and Data capabilities. This critical role will ensure the successful adoption of a new Target Operating Model (TOM) across the Technology organisation, with a focus on Cloud, Infrastructure, and Data transformation. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional change management expertise with deep experience engaging CXO-level stakeholders, shaping future-state TOMs, and delivering successful change in large-scale technology transformations. Key Responsibilities • Change Management Strategy Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy aligned to the Cloud, Infrastructure, and Data TOMs, supporting the overall Technology transformation agenda. • CXO Engagement and TOM Development Engage closely with senior executives (CIO, CTO, CDO, etc.) to shape and define the future-state Target Operating Models for Cloud, Infrastructure, and Data domains. • Stakeholder Management Identify, analyse, and manage stakeholder groups at all levels, building strong relationships to drive engagement, adoption, and sustained change. • Impact Assessment Conduct detailed impact and gap assessments on business units, processes, and teams arising from the new operating model. • Change Planning and Execution Develop detailed and tailored change plans for different business areas, defining actions, ownership, timelines, and success measures. • Communication and Engagement Create and deliver clear, compelling communications to diverse audiences, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the transformation journey. • Training and Enablement Work closely with training teams to define and deliver learning programs that equip employees with the skills needed for the new Cloud and Data platforms. • Resistance Management Proactively identify change resistance and develop action plans to mitigate risks and barriers to adoption. • Monitoring and Reporting Define KPIs, track adoption metrics, and provide regular reporting to senior leadership on change progress, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Continuous Improvement Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and continuous improvement across the change programs. Required Qualifications and Skills • Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, IT, or a related field. Relevant professional certification (e.g., Prosci Change Management Practitioner) preferred. Experience • Proven track record as a Business Change Manager on large-scale IT transformations. • Extensive experience working with CXO-level executives to define and implement Target Operating Models for Cloud, Infrastructure, and Data. • Previous experience in Cloud platform implementations (Azure preferred) is highly desirable. • Experience within Financial Services or highly regulated environments is an advantage. Skills • Strong expertise in change management methodologies, tools, and best practices. • Ability to create and execute detailed, actionable change and communication plans. • Strong analytical skills for conducting impact assessments and deriving data-driven insights. • Expertise in stakeholder engagement, particularly at Executive Leadership levels. • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques. • Knowledge of Azure Cloud services and related Infrastructure/Platform/Data technologies. • Personal Attributes • Strong leadership and influencing skills. • High emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience. • Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset. • Results-driven with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes. Additional Information • Location: Based at Central London Client Offices at least 40% of the time. • Travel: Minimal travel may be required depending on project needs. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.