P Continuous Improvement Manager
Requisition ID: 2514ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 1,800Type: LeaderShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: BPSSFinal Clearance: SCExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-LMUK AmpthillBusiness Unit: MFC-LMUK AmpthillStandard Job DescriptionDirects all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Change Manager (Six-Sigma Black Belt certified) to lead high-impact, data driven and complete business transformation initiatives across the organisation. The role will focus on driving structured change and improving operational performance. The successful candidate will bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, data-driven decision making capability, a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes and ensuring sustainable adoption of change. A great opportunity for the successful candidate to join the team and drive business wide initiatives that shape our next generation digital future and continue to grow our culture of continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesChange & Transformation DeliveryLead end-to-end delivery of complex business transformation initiatives aligned with strategic objectivesDevelop and execute a roadmap for change initiatives aligned with business strategyDevelop and implement structured change management strategies and plansApply lead six-sigma methodologies to improve business performance and reduce wasteIdentify risks, issues and dependencies across transformation programmesEnsure adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working across impacted teamsChange Champion for "change culture" through storytelling, data, and thought leadership across the enterprise.Process ImprovementAnalyse current-state processes and design future state operating modelsDeliver measurable and sustainable improvements in efficiency, cost, quality, and customer outcomesLead root cause analysis using six-sigma tools and frameworksFacilitate continuous improvement workshops and stakeholder sessionsIT Programme Support (desired)Support delivery of large scale IT transformation programmesSupport delivery of AI transformationEnsure business readiness for system implementationsAlign process changes with technology rolloutsCoordinate between business stakeholders, project teams, and technical delivery functionsStakeholder EngagementBuild organisational capability in continuous improvement and change management.Build strong relationships across business units and leadership teamsCommunicate change impacts clearly and effectivelyFacilitate workshops, steering groups and governance forumsInfluence senior stakeholders to support transformation objectivesGovernance & ReportingTrack and communicate transformation benefits and KPIsProvide structured programme updates to senior leadershipEnsure adherence to change management frameworks and provide governance standardsSupport benefits realisation planning and monitoringRequired skills, qualifications and experienceSix-Sigma Black Belt certificationWorking knowledge of structured change frameworks (eg Prosci, ADKAR or similar)Proven experience delivering large-scale business transformation programmesStrong change management and stakeholder engagement capabilityExperience leading end to end process improvement and organisational change initiativesDemonstrated ability to deliver measurable operational improvementsExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsStrong facilitation and communication skillsDesired SkillsExperience supporting large-scale IT transformation programmesExperience supporting AI transformation programmesExperience working in complex matrix organisationsExposure to agile or hybrid delivery environmentsQualificationsSix-Sigma Black Belt certificationDegree level education or equivalent experience preferredKey CompetenciesStrategic thinkingInfluencing and stakeholder managementAnalytical and data-driven decision thinkingLeadership without authorityContinuous improvement mindsetProgramme delivery discipline