Change Enablement Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Interim Change Enablement Manager to modernise how change is governed across a newly cloud-first technology organisation.

Having successfully accelerated cloud adoption, We are now evolving towards a Platform Engineering operating model. To support this, we need someone who can challenge traditional change practices, remove change blockers, and create risk-based governance that enables fast, safe delivery.

This is a hands-on transformation role, working with Technology, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering and Product leaders to redesign change processes, improve delivery flow, and embed modern engineering ways of working., * Assess current Change Enablement processes, governance and operating models.

• Redesign change governance to support cloud, platform and engineering teams.
• Modernise CAB processes and introduce risk-based change approaches.
• Enable greater adoption of automated, standard and self-service changes.
• Support the transition to a Platform Engineering operating model.
• Improve release management, deployment practices and delivery throughput.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and gain buy-in for new ways of working.
• Coach and mentor the existing Change Manager.
• Promote a culture of ownership, automation and continuous improvement.

You’ll bring proven experience transforming Change Enablement within modern technology organisations and understand how high-performing cloud and engineering teams operate.

You’ll have:

• Experience leading Change Enablement transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud, Platform Engineering, DevOps and Agile delivery.
• A track record of simplifying governance while maintaining effective risk control.
• Experience redesigning CAB and change governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• The confidence to challenge Legacy processes and drive lasting change.

Desirable:

• Microsoft Azure experience.
• Platform Engineering transformation experience.
• Exposure to CI/CD, release automation and modern deployment practices.

6-Month Contract/£450-500 Per Day/Outside IR35/Hybrid (2 Days on-site in Manchester)