Programme Director - Business & IT Change

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REQUIREMENTS

And now for the nitty gritty:
You will need to be a proven leader of change initiatives and portfolios within complex and challenging environments, as well as having had demonstrable success in helping companies transition from a Waterfall to an Agile environment. As such we would anticipate that you possess relevant certifications (ie, Scrum, MPS PMP etc) and have strong understanding and working experience of both methodologies.
The appointee into this role will be expert in the selection and use of Change management tools and software for planning, monitoring, and reporting.
You will be a capable and experienced leader of people and in possession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate your teams to success, as well as building confidence and influence with wider business areas and C-level stakeholders.
A strategic thinker, you will use your analytical skills and problem solving capabilities to drive business growth and improvement.
This role is a hybrid position, affiliated to our Leicester Head Office which you will be required to visit frequently to develop key relationships and attend senior meetings, but with remote working options at all other times. As such you will need to have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

ABOUT US

Simplify is the UK’s leading conveyancing and property services business, comprising nine businesses which include some of the largest conveyancing law firms in the UK, two leading independent property services businesses as well as being the market-leading direct to consumer online conveyancer

Reporting to the Chief Information & Tecnology Officer, the Programme Director - Business & IT Change, is responsible for leading a team of Senior Project Managers/Product Owners/Project Managers and Business Change Partners/Lead Business Analysts/Business Analysts in driving strategic change initiatives at Simplify.
You will be directly responsible for our Enterprise Change Programme, the largest and most important at the company. You will oversee the management of multiple change initiatives within our portfolio, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with business objectives.
This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and programme and change management skills to drive continuous improvement and innovation within Simplify.