Organisational Change Project Manager

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Interim Organisational Change Project Manager to oversee a critical transformation programme for a business currently undergoing significant changes. The contractor will work closely with senior leadership and the HR team to ensure the effective planning and execution of a restructuring initiative, focusing on meeting project milestones and managing potential risks while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a business-wide organisational change programme.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and governance frameworks.
  • Manage stakeholders across executive, operational, and functional teams.
  • Track programme risks, issues, dependencies, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Facilitate decision-making and ensure actions are completed on time.
  • Support workforce planning and organisational design activities.
  • Ensure change initiatives are communicated and implemented properly.
  • Produce regular progress reports for senior stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in managing organisational change, people transformation, or restructuring programmes.
  • Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
  • Experience in complex business environments undergoing significant transformation.
  • Excellent planning, governance, reporting, and risk management abilities.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Legal, and leadership teams while focusing on project delivery.
  • Experience in workforce transformation and organisational redesign is advantageous.
  • PRINCE2, APM, Agile, or equivalent project management qualifications are beneficial but not essential.