Change Management Lead

The role

Thales UK has an established HR Project Management Office which actively supports the delivery of transformation, change and Lean programmes and projects across the UK.

The PMO also assumes responsibility for developing effective project management tools, metrics, methodologies, communication and engagement strategies and techniques. The effective operation of the PMO is critical to the achievement of both the HR function and wider business strategy.

Due to ongoing initiatives focused around continuous improvement and organisational developments we are looking for a Change Management Lead to support future major transformation programmes; the job holder will play a pivotal rolein meeting project objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage. The Change Management lead will focus on the people side of change - including changes to behaviours, business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures.

This is a high profile, exciting and fast paced role which will drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilisation and greater proficiency of the changes that impact employees in the organization to increase benefits realization, value creation, ROI and the achievement of results and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks for the Change Management Lead:

Creation and sign off of Programme Change Management Strategy
Creation of Change
Management tools and approach
Change impact assessment and management plan
Accountability for delivery of the change management plan
Consult and coach project teams and implement knowledge transfer plan to deliver a change in
performance in HR capability.

Skills, experienceplanning and implementation

Desirable

Programme management experience
Experience with large-scale organisational change efforts in a similar organisation/sector
Change management certification/accreditation (or equivalent)

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs.

With Thales employing 68,000 employees in 50 countries and 43% of all Thales UK roles being filled via internal movements our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.

Thales UK touches all of our lives, every day. Our expertise in secure network communications, for example, safeguards as many as 3.7 billion BACS transactions, worth around £1 trillion, every year. We are a leader in onboard equipment for civil and military aircraft.

What we do

Thales UK: Aerospace

One of the world's only technology providers serving both the civilian and military markets, Thales UK is a key participant in an extensive range of major aircraft programmes. Guiding, protecting, equipping, tracking, controlling - Thales's technology is making fixed and rotary wing aircraft of all types safer and more efficient, all around the world.

Thales UK: Defence

Thales UK provides armed forces with crucial military technology, including sophisticated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting Acquisition and Reconnaissance (C4ISTAR) systems. The aim: to provide a cohesive, rapid response capability to protect our service personnel and defend national interests.

Thales UK: Security

Thales is acknowledged as a world leader in the design and supply of mission critical systems for promoting the safety and security of people and places. From complex transport systems to powerful encryption technology, and from advanced telecoms solutions through to full flight simulators, Thales is helping make the world a safer, more secure place.

Thales UK: Transport

Transport networks around the world rely on technology and systems expertise from Thales
for safety, reliability and optimised capacity. Our main markets in the UK are urban rail, mainline rail and roads, where our solutions include signalling (train control, axle counters, interlockings, train protection and warning systems, services), supervision and control, integrated communications,
security and information management.

Thales UK Key Facts

Thales UK has earned 79 Queen's Awards for Technology and Export
Thales has invested more than £2bn in the UK within the last 10 years
Thales embodies many famous companies, including Racal, Shorts Missiles, Pilkington Optronics, Redifon MEL, Thomson Marconi Sonar, Thorn Missile Electronics, Avimo, Helio and
others

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