Change Programme Manager - 12-month Fixed-Term Contract

Change Programme Manager - 12-month Fixed-Term Contract The purpose of this role is to drive organizational change via managing a portfolio of projects and process efficiency activity. Geographical Location: Dublin or Waterford Reports To: Head of Change Management Key Internal Relationships: Arachas Business Lead Role Accountabilities and Core Responsibilities Project Management: Work closely with the project sponsor, cross functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, activities, required resources and timelines for new initiatives. Plan and design the programme/project plan to ensure return on investment & benefit realisation Apply a structured project management methodology to ensure delivery of assigned projects on time and within budget Monitor progress and oversee activities to ensure goals and timelines are met · Identify and manage risks and issues to the programme/project, identifying mitigation actions relevant to the plan Organise and lead meetings with stakeholders to communicate programme/project status and remedy issues Work with the relevant business owners to ensure a smooth transition to business as usual activity Perform post implementation reviews to ensure benefit realisation. Change Management: Provide Change Management Support to the project sponsor and relevant business stakeholders Identify, plan and implement actions designed to engage with Stakeholders Develop and apply Change Management methods and tools to create a plan to support the adoption of the required change Identify impacts of the change and develop plans to communicate changes to impacted individuals and ensure business readiness Lead change workshops with stakeholders impacted by the change Solution Focus Develop proposals and solutions to support change in the organisation Identify, review, and create business processes to support accomplishing business goals specific for the organization. Conduct business process modeling and apply knowledge to ensure processes are streamlined and standardised Facilitate workshops with users to review processes and document process requirements Requirements: At least 3-5 years project management experience Proven experience and knowledge of change management principals, methodologies and tools Experience implementing changes to business processes, technologies and systems Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word & Excel Person Specification: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization Ability to influence without authority and work in a collaborative manner Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Be able to communicate and explain clearly, concisely and effectively with all stakeholders · Flexible and able to adapt to ambiguous situations Problem solving and root cause analysis skills with strong solution focus Highly organized with strong work ethic Team player with strong focus on collaboration #ACB Business area Arachas Role Change Function Locations Sandyford, Dublin Remote status Hybrid About Ardonagh Europe The Ardonagh Group is one of the world’s leading independent insurance distribution platforms. We are a collection of best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands with a network of over 250 locations and more than 12,000 employees. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services. From complex multinationals to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the audiences we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions that meet customer needs. Find us on LinkedIn or visit www.ardonagh.com