Business Change Manager
Location - Edinburgh (Hybrid working 40% minimum in the Edinburgh Office)
Salary - £66,909 - £75,492 pro rata
Full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week
(Required to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the job. Occasional travel within the UK with occasional overnight stays and extended days required to fulfil the duties of the post)
Do you have experience in implementing HR and Finance systems?
Do you have a strong background in change management?
Our client is a leading educational entity operating in Edinburgh for a national cause. With the drive and the desire to train others to fulfil their untapped potential in their chosen profession. As a Business Change Manager, you will play an essential role in the successful implementation of a new HR/Payroll and Finance system. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the group can smoothly transition from the current state to the desired future state.
Responsibilities
* Will be the lead at joint delivery project meetings and will own and action relevant change management-related tasks
* Working with Learning and Development teams, assess any skill gaps and training needs of employees affected by the new system
* Conduct a thorough assessment of how the new system will impact workflows, roles, and processes
* Identify areas of potential disruption and develop mitigation strategies
* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the change management process
* Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the change initiatives and adjust as needed
* Facilitate business change activity collaboration between HR, payroll, and finance teams to ensure a cohesive implementation
* Foster a culture of teamwork and shared responsibility for the success of the project
Skills
* Certification or training in change management methodologies and frameworks
* Project management certification or training (e.g. Project Management Professional - PMP/APM) during the implementation phase
* Strong leadership skills including the ability to inspire and motivate teams and influence decision-makers to support the change initiative
* Ability to travel, with occasional overnight stays as required
* Critical thinking and problem-solving is crucial
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to suit
* Experience in implementing HR and Finance systems or similar.
* Experience in conducting thorough change management impact assessments to understand how the new system will affect various aspects of the Group.
* In-depth understanding of HR and Finance processes (Desirable).
* Experience working with relevant software, technology trends, and industry best practices.
* Familiarity with the specific HR and Finance systems being implemented.
* Experience in building and managing business relationships.
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