Change Delivery Manager (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Change Delivery Manager (12-month Fixed Term Contract), Scottish National Investment Bank

Based: Edinburgh or Glasgow

About the Bank

Our role as the Scottish National Investment Bank, is to invest in business, projects and communities to deliver environmental, social and financial returns for the people of Scotland.

Our missions are at the heart of everything we do, and we will play a passionate and progressive role in delivering long-term impact investment to the Scottish economy that delivers on our missions.

Our missions are:

·        Net Zero Mission: achieving a just transition to net zero by 2045. 

Investing in rebalancing our economy towards leadership in sustainable technology, services and industries.

·        Place Mission: extending equality of opportunity through improving places by 2040.

Investing in places and regeneration to reduce inequality and improve opportunities and outcomes for people and communities.

·        Innovation Mission: harnessing innovation to enable our people to flourish by 2040.

Investing in innovation and technology and industries of the future for a healthier, more resilient and productive population.

Our vision is to bring in further investment which builds a fairer, sustainable and innovative Scotland. We have committed mission-impact investment to a wide range of Scottish businesses and projects to the tune of £640m since our launch in 2020, with a further £1bn committed by other investors, bringing over £1.5bn to the Scottish economy since we started.

About you and the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Change Delivery Manager to join our team. With a pivotal role in our IT & Facilities team, your primary responsibility will be the delivery of business and/or technology change projects to support the growth of the Bank. This includes leading change delivery in collaboration with Bank internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure projects are delivered within agreed governance, timescales, and resource requirements.

You will be a self-starter, have excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills, and adopt a collaborative approach whilst actively contributing to and championing the development of the change delivery process to build and support strong relationships with colleagues to better understand business-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The Change Delivery Manager will enable the ongoing success of change within the Bank by:

·        Leading and managing delivery of change across multiple workstreams and timelines.

·        Reporting and communicating delivery plans and implementations so that all stakeholders are aware of status.

·        Effective Risk and Issue Management to proactively uncover and resolve blockers to ensure deliverables meet requirements.

·        Manage shifting priorities which may result in evolving project scopes or unforeseen obstacles.

·        Building and support strong internal and 3rd party supplier relationships for digital and IT services.

·        Contribute to the development of the Bank’s change delivery process and champion this within the team.

·        Contributing the robust control environment of the Bank, by identifying technology, cyber security and process risks and supporting implementation of appropriate controls.

Key Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

·        Ability to develop excellent stakeholder relationships, communicating with and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including senior managers, and suppliers as well as technical specialists and consultants.

·        Outcome-focussed with the ability to communicate the ‘why’ not just the ‘what’.

·        Experience in the management of change deliveries, with proven ability to identify, mitigate and communicate risks arising from change activities.

·        Excellent organisational and time management skills – able to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Requirement elicitation and documentation.

·        Experience of creating project plans, roadmaps, and blueprints with the ability to move from analysis to implementation.

·        Budget and Financial management.

·        Prior experience of operating within a regulated environment and awareness of the required governance and controls would be helpful but this is not essential.

·        Advanced knowledge of the capabilities of enterprise cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce would be helpful, but this is not essential.

What we offer

In return for your curiosity, drive and determination, we'll help you have a fulfilling career journey centred on impactful work that not only benefits you and the Bank but also contributes positively to our communities and the environment. You'll thrive in a culture of collaborative teamwork, continuous learning, empowering leadership, and trusted autonomy, all driven by a shared commitment to our Missions and Values.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. Our team represents a rich mix of backgrounds, experiences, and views. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, as we aim to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We operate a hybrid working model. To get the best balance between your individual needs, the needs of our stakeholders, and the needs of the business, we generally expect people to spend at least 50% of their time in the office.

Please talk to us about any specific flexible working patterns. If we can achieve a balance between individual, stakeholder and business needs then we are open to discussing this.

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under The Disability Confident Scheme or require any form of assistance during the application process, please reach out to us. Our commitment is to provide the support you need to participate fully in our recruitment process.