Strategic Change Director

Company description:

MANCHESTER AIRPORT PLC

Job description:

Summary

• Strategic Change Director
• Based at Manchester Airport
• Permanent
• We are proud to be a diverse employer and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• 11% company contribution pension
• Car allowance
• Private medical scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service
• Two volunteering days per year

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity at MAG for a Strategic Change Director, who will lead a wide range of complex transformational programmes across the organisation. As Strategic Change Director, you will drive the maturity & capability of business change within MAG, with a detailed focus on people, process and technology. Being a complex organisation as MAG is, you will ensure a seamless integration & alignment across all areas of the organisation, bringing key stakeholders together at all levels creating an appetite for change and an environment for transformation.

With such a wide ranging role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, leading all business change and transformation across MAG, covering Group Services and Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted Airports
• Leading a team of 30 with 6 direct reports, defining clear roles & responsibilities with key performance metrics & reporting
• Owning large-scale Capex transformation initiatives, developing & executing strategic plans ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Continuously improve organisational ability to adapt to change, specifically around agility & responsiveness whilst also identifying areas for strategic enhancement, defining best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with key ExCo and SLT stakeholders to align people, process, and technology to support business objectives whilst providing detailed reporting and analysis around progress and areas of concern
• Drive the adoption of innovative technologies & thinking and act as a true champion of transformational change

What will make you successful in this role?

You will have proven experience as a strategic change leader, leading multi-million £ complex transformation programmes within large organisations. You will be an expert in change management methodologies, tools, and best practices with an in-depth knowledge of governance & operational frameworks, business processes, technologies, and their interdependencies. More importantly, you will naturally lead your teams through excellent people management skills, coaching and a motivational mindset identifying opportunities for performance improvement whilst taking your teams on a journey.

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