We are working with Bolton Council to find a Change Manager on an interim basis.
Location: Bolton. 3 days per week in office.
Job Type: Full-time
Umbrella Day rate: £300-£350 per day
Length of role: Initial 3 months
We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to lead and deliver a range of strategic, multi-stakeholder projects within our Change Programme. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex change programmes, with a focus on customer-centric service redesign, and the ability to think strategically at a system level.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Lead and manage specific projects within and across directorates to ensure timely delivery of transformation programmes.
2. Develop and mentor project staff to achieve quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of delivery and reporting.
3. Monitor, track, evaluate, and report on the realization of project and program level benefits.
4. Provide strategic and operational support to elected members, managers, and staff, maintaining a relentless focus on our customers.
5. Assist service managers in the change process, supporting the development of business cases and mobilizing projects to improve services and cost efficiency.
6. Support the Corporate Programme Manager in managing the overall transformation programs, adopting a flexible and collaborative approach to change delivery.
7. Engage in national, regional, and sub-regional transformation and collaboration initiatives.
8. Manage financial aspects of projects, ensuring value for money and cost efficiencies.
9. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standing orders, and financial regulations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Excellent program and project management skills with the ability to lead complex change programs.
* Strategic thinking and analytical skills to develop practical, effective, and sustainable solutions.
* Demonstrable experience in business process re-engineering tools such as LEAN and systems thinking.
* Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levels.
* Commercial awareness and robust business case development skills.
If you are interested, or have any questions, please let me know.
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