Transformation Lead - London, United Kingdom - Next15

Next15

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Next 15 is a data and technology-led growth consultancy that employs nearly 4,000 people across 38 offices in 15 countries.

Within our family of 24 consultancies and marketing businesses (our brands), we focus on solving our clients' growth problems.

Role overview:

We are looking for a Transformation Lead to join our team in London.

Reporting directly to our Group Head of Transformation, you will manage change and transformation initiatives across the organisation, both within the Head Office and also across our internal business portfolio.

The key part of your role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise transformation initiatives, such as migrating to a new enterprise-level platform; implementing a tool to enable supplier risk assessment; or selection, procurement and integration of new AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools.

This could involve conducting business analysis, designing solutions, developing and executing project plans, and leading change management efforts.

We operate a flexible hybrid working model to support work-life integration and foster collaboration.

As a Transformation Lead at Next 15, you will:

Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and issues to identify and prioritise transformation initiatives
Perform business analysis to identify areas for improvement and design solutions, scoping and shaping initiatives to determine the most appropriate approach for Next 15, to address business challenges, such as reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and/or scalability, or optimising processes
Track and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, such as tracking key performance indicators, evaluating outcomes, identifying risks and issues, and providing feedback and recommendations
Use best practices and methodologies to ensure the quality and consistency of the project deliverables including project plans, business cases, scope statements; always ensuring that consideration of the nature of the project and how best to deliver a successful outcome at Next 15, have been prioritised
Control the project budget and schedule, including forecasting, variance analysis, contingency planning, and risk mitigation
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders, such as regular updates, soliciting feedback, resolving issues and managing expectations
Drive change management activities to ensure the successful adoption of transformation initiatives, such as communicating the vision and benefits, engaging stakeholders, identifying change impact, managing resistance, providing training and support, and handover to BAU

You will bring:

At least 5 years of experience in project management, change management, business analysis, and solution design
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Experience working autonomously and as part of a team
Experience working in environments where change is ingrained; managing tight and evolving deadlines, and requirements
Proficiency in productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
Familiarity with business analysis tools and methodologies

And in return, Next 15 offers:

Excellent salary
6% matched pension contributions
30 days annual leave
Green Car scheme that saves you up to 40% on the cost of driving an electric car with a wide variety of cars to choose from
Group Life insurance
Flexible working
Career progression
Open and collaborative workplace culture

Why Us?:

At Next 15, our people are our biggest investment and greatest asset.

Whether it's creativity or analytical insight, we always look for people with a genuine passion for what they do, a desire to succeed and always endeavour to find new ways of working with clients.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We uphold and celebrate our differences. We do not discriminate.

Regardless of your colour, race, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, social background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status, you are welcome to join us.

Just bring your whole self.