Change Manager, Hybrid, Maidstone, Kent. 60k

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Systems Design Manager/ Change Manager required near Maidstone in Kent paying upto 60k + Discretionary performance linked Annual Bonus to lead the IT Change Management team consisting of Business and Test Analysts, it is a Hybrid role, 4 days in the office after probation. Along with strong demonstrable Change Management experience they require knowledge is Azure DevOps of Click Up and SQL with an understanding of C# and Classic ASP would be beneficial.

Near Maidstone, Kent Up to 60k + Annual Performance Bonus Hybrid - 4 Days in Office After Probation

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for change management and system design?

Join a successful, fast-growing company near Maidstone as Systems Design Manager, where you'll lead a dynamic IT Change Management team focused on aligning bespoke systems with evolving business needs. This is your chance to make a real impact - managing critical system change projects from design through to beta testing while mentoring Business and Test Analysts.

This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key part in shaping business-critical systems and processes.

Your Mission

Own the system roadmap - plan improvements and keep pace with strategic goals
Manage and deliver change projects from concept to implementation
Lead and mentor a team of Business and Test Analysts, setting clear goals and fostering collaboration
Drive process improvement, documentation, and risk mitigation
Translate business requirements into technical design documents and clear project artefacts
Collaborate with senior stakeholders across departments to ensure system enhancements align with business priorities
Champion change control, managing the full lifecycle from idea to implementation
Conduct out-of-hours testing once per week

What You'll Be Doing

Create documentation such as Project Roadmaps, Technical Design Specs, Use Case Diagrams, ERDs, Test Scripts & User Guides
Facilitate workshops to elicit requirements and align stakeholders
Support continuous improvement using Agile, Waterfall, or Kanban methodologies
Communicate clearly and confidently across all levels of the business
Ensure technical designs and solutions are robust, scalable, and user-focused

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience & Skills:

Strong background in Change Management and systems/process design
Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end software development lifecycle
Proven leadership and team management skills
Comfortable using tools like Azure DevOps, ClickUp, SQL, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Experience creating technical specifications and user stories
Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or Kanban methods

Desirable Know-How:

Knowledge of C#, Classic ASP, or Java
Familiarity with software testing and QA processes

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

Highly analytical and detail-oriented
A confident communicator with a plain-English approach
Adaptable, with a resilient mindset and strong problem-solving skills
Organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and shifting priorities
A supportive leader, committed to team development and collaboration
Results-driven, tracking KPIs and proactively managing risks

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Location:: England, United Kingdom
Salary:: £60,000 - £80,000
Category:: Management & Operations