Product and Change Manager
Product & Change Manager Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)Contract: In-scope IR35 (via Hays PAYE or Hays-approved umbrella)Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week A major transformation programme is underway, and we're looking for an experienced Product & Change Manager to lead high-impact, product-led change across day-of-operations functions. This is a hands-on delivery role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and enjoys working closely with product, data and technology teams to solve business-critical challenges.Our client is expanding their team and seeking someone who can bring structure, clarity and momentum to a wide range of operational and digital initiatives.The Must-Haves Candidates must have McKinsey or Aviation experience. This is essential for the role.What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and driving product-led change initiatives across business units
- Improving operational planning and execution to deliver measurable outcomes
- Influencing senior stakeholders through clear storytelling and structured thinking
- Working closely with data science and technology teams to shape and deliver the product roadmap
- Bringing structure and pace to ambiguous, fast-moving problems
- Owning programme delivery, KPIs and SLAs to ensure meaningful impact
What You'll Bring
- Background in management consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, QuantumBlack, BCG X) or proven aviation industry experience
- Experience delivering digital, AI or product-led change
- Strong operational improvement, transformation or process design expertise
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate with clarity
- Confidence driving initiatives end-to-end with minimal oversight
- Experience as a Project Leader, Engagement Manager or equivalent
- Proven track record delivering complex programmes
What's in It for You?
- Contract role with competitive day rate
- Hybrid working - remote with two days per week at the client's state-of-the-art Waterside office
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation programme with senior visibility
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant
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