Expleo is supporting a major automotive manufacturing programme and is seeking a Change Management Specialist to drive the successful adoption of new manufacturing systems and processes. This is a hands-on, on-site role based in Solihull, with occasional travel to other UK facilities. You will play a critical role in ensuring business readiness, stakeholder engagement, and seamless transition to new ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and execution of business change management activities across manufacturing systems deployment
* Define and deliver a comprehensive Change Strategy aligned with business stakeholders
* Analyse and clearly articulate “as-is” vs “to-be” process states using multiple communication mediums
* Conduct Business Change Impact Assessments to inform training and deployment plans
* Develop and execute communication, engagement, and readiness plans
* Create targeted “What’s In It For Me” (WIIFM) campaigns to drive end-user adoption
* Establish and manage stakeholder matrices and audience analysis
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across business and technical teams
* Facilitate workshops, process walkthroughs, and engagement events with SMEs and end users
* Drive the onboarding of Early Adopters and Super Users through transition networks
* Monitor and report on business readiness, adoption, and process maturity
* Ensure minimal disruption to operations during system deployment and change rollout
Key Skills & Experience
* You'll need a good understanding of multiple change frameworks with experience of the tools required to execute them
* You’ll need strong presentation skills
* You’ll need experience of in person collaboration and cross functional team working
* You’ll need strong stakeholder management skills
* You’ll need to create and align standard timing plans for business change and readiness
* You’ll need to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs
* You’ll need to liaise between the business, technology teams and support teams
* You’ll need a relevant accreditation or equivalent working experience preferred
Qualifications
* Relevant Change Management certification or equivalent practical experience preferred
Additional Information
* This is a fully on-site role (5 days per week) based in Solihull
* Travel to other UK sites (including the Northwest) will be required occasionally
* Contract role via Expleo, supporting a high-profile manufacturing transformation programme