Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager

Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager

Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager. A Swindon based energy transformation firm are looking for an Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager to be responsible?for the delivery of?multiple technical innovation and change?programmes to drive continuous improvement. Acting as the?main?contact for all large-scale business change and innovation programmes, with a focus on digital, systems and technology advancements.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager core responsibilities:

Manage internal programmes, instigating, leading and delivering large-scale change across the organisation supporting business functions with implementation of new systems and processes.
Identify opportunities for innovation to drive business efficiencies and effectiveness, building and presenting business cases to support recommended changes
Proactively engage with relevant internal stakeholders to review business impact of proposed changes and ensuring efficient change control methods and processes are utilised to enhance success rate and high engagement from end users.
Manage and guide the management team through change programmes, tracking and monitoring engagement and success of implementation.
Create roadmaps of technical improvements, liaising with relevant departments to ensure user guides are created and communicated to enhance consistency in working practices.
Lead the integration and management of new features and innovations such as AI and automation software, liaising with relevant department leads to identify areas for improvement.
Proactively review systems and renewal agreements to ensure efficiency and relevance in line with business growth and support in establishment of alternative systems.
Conduct regular audits and check-ins with newly integrated systems, working with compliance teams to ensure maintenance of our IMS documentation and processes.
Create and present progress reports, particularly focused on targets and budget controls
Enhance engagement of end users through effective communications of ideas, plans and progress of change initiatives, including ongoing management of facilitating task forces, collating feedback and collaborating with various departments to ensure changes drive efficiency minimise manual tasks.
Provide continuous improvement and strategic advice on utilisation of systems and effectiveness of existing vs new products, including supporting in the creation of training and roll out programmes.
Work closely with our Brand and ESG teams to help lead industry standards and positively promoting Sinewave leading systems and processes.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager requirements
Core Competencies:

Proficient in the use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such as smart phones, tablets, laptops etc.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Proven competence in IT systems and software
Strong knowledge and ability to deliver programmes ensuring compatibility and understanding across the team
Good awareness of the ICP/DNO/IDNO industry
Agility in challenging situations, with the ability to find appropriate solutions
Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to work with multiple teams at any one time
Drive to support the development of other colleagues
Ability to drive and deliver complex, innovative and timely projects
Excellent organisation and coordination skills
Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager Experience and Qualifications:

Overseas equivalents are also accepted. Practical application will be considered in line with any qualifications obtained

Project Management qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. Prince 2, APM, PMI)
Change management qualification or equivalent experience
Driving licence (maximum of 3 points)
Demonstrative experience in implementing change strategies.
Demonstrative experience in continuous improvement
Experience?working in the electrical industry (ICP/IDNO/DNO/CPO)
Proven track record of effectively managing multiple programmes?
The Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager salary is £40-55k + benefits

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