Change Lead Defence Clothing - #2172758

Description

Change Lead (Defence Clothing)

Programme Name: Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST)

Location: Bristol / Hybrid

The Role:

Leidos Europe Ltd is seeking a UK-based Change Lead (Defence Clothing) to support the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) Programme. The role will provide dedicated project management support for Defence Clothing change activity, ensuring changes are planned, governed and delivered in accordance with established LCST P3M processes.

The post holder will report to the Head of Commissioning to ensure alignment with programme controls, reporting and governance standards. The role will also require the post holder to ensure all P3M templates used in the delivery of changes are published and monitored in the L-UK Integrated Management System.

Working across Compliance, PMO, Contracts, Finance, Operations, Subject Matter Experts and key subcontractors, the role will translate Defence Clothing requirements into clear delivery plans, decision records and evidence-based reporting.

This is a delivery-focused role in a complex Defence logistics environment, requiring strong project discipline, stakeholder management and the ability to manage scope, schedule, risk, dependencies and governance actions through to closure.

What will I be doing?

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed Defence Clothing change project plans, including scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies, resources, deliverables and governance requirements.

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Defence Clothing change activity in accordance with LCST P3M processes, ensuring changes are progressed through the appropriate approvals, controls and reporting forums.

• Translate regulatory, contractual, customer or internal Defence Clothing requirements into clear delivery plans, action trackers, decision records and evidence-based outputs.

• Conduct and coordinate Defence Clothing change impact assessments to identify risks, operational impacts, stakeholder implications, resource needs, evidence requirements and implementation constraints.

• Engage effectively with Compliance, PMO, Contracts, Finance, Operations, Subject Matter Experts, senior leadership, the customer and key subcontractors to secure alignment, inputs and timely decision-making.

• Identify, assess and manage Defence Clothing change risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, maintaining RAID controls and escalating matters that may affect delivery, assurance or operational continuity.

• Coordinate resources and stakeholder inputs required to support Defence Clothing change proposals, business cases, implementation planning, assurance activity and closure evidence.

• Support quality and assurance controls by ensuring Defence Clothing change deliverables meet agreed standards, are appropriately reviewed and are supported by auditable evidence.

• Provide regular, accurate and concise progress reporting to the Head of Commissioning, PMO and other key stakeholders, including status, risks, decisions, next steps and benefits realisation.

• Maintain clear records of actions, decisions, approvals and closure evidence to support audit readiness, governance traceability and effective handover into business-as-usual ownership.

• Ensure relevant P3M templates, plans, trackers and supporting artefacts used for compliance change delivery are published, controlled and monitored through the L-UK Integrated Management System where required.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve Defence Clothing change delivery, governance, reporting and project management ways of working across the programme.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Track record of project management of multiple concurrent deliveries in a complex environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relationships supporting achievement of objectives.
• Demonstrable understanding of business, finance and people management techniques and the commercial aspects of projects.
• Strong understanding and experience utilising Project Management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience of pre-award activity, proposal writing and assurance.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMQ/PPQ, ChPP, MSP) is a plus.
• Must hold or be willing to undergo UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.
  

Clearance Requirements:

• ?BPSS pre-screening to start
• Must hold or be eligible to apply for SC clearance for the role

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

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