Business Design & Change Manager

* 549904
* Closing at: Aug 1 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role

Base Location: Reading 
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 15 month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The SSEN-Distribution business is undergoing a significant period of change, including a large-scale transformation programme known as The Bridge Programme. The Bridge Programme aims to ’rewire’ the entire end-to-end business to transform Distribution into a customer-centric, digitally-enabled, industry leader.
As Business Design and Change Manager, you will play a key role supporting the Senior Delivery Lead, driving all change related activity and process design while maintaining the integrity of the Blueprint.
You will manage Business Analysts and support the overall change activities, ensuring consistent and standardised process design is a key responsibility. Reporting progress and aligning change activities with overall program timelines will be essential parts of your role. Your influence and knowledge will guide your team’s performance, contributing to a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and supporting the Business Analysts
- Regularly reporting progress updates to the Senior Delivery Lead.
- Communicating with the BI Change Lead to ensure alignment with program timelines.
- Aligning with the BI Business Design Lead for consistent guidance and frameworks.
- Overseeing UAT testers, data analysts, and organization design support efforts and incorporating insights from BPOs and SMEs into business change initiatives.
What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Deep expertise in Process Design and Improvement including an understanding of typical process features such as taxonomies and maps
- Deep expertise in change management approaches and all of the standard change features
-  Understanding and practical application of continuous improvement methodologies within a similar sized organisation structure.
- Excellent Stakeholder and Team Management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we’re looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You’ll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You’ll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ’Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stacey on /
Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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