Change Manager

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

SUMMARY

Lightsource bp has gone through an exciting phase of growth and transformation, supported by consultants with Change Management capabilities. 3 years on we are looking for an experienced Change Manager with a pragmatic can-do attitude, who enjoys variety of opportunities and working in an ever evolving and fast-moving environment.

The successful candidate will get involved in global and enterprise-wide transformation programmes, covering the Change Management elements of both business and digital transformation. They will play a key role in implementing Change Management approaches, increasing our in-house Change Management capabilities and achieving our transformation goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain Lightsource bp’s Change Management maturity roadmap, including internal capabilities, methods and toolkits improvements.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s transformation governance framework and change control processes.
• Perform strategic analysis of current programs and projects, investigating underlying change issues and Change Management opportunities.
• Screen new business requests for opportunities which will benefit from application of Change Management framework, methods and tools.
• Identify and manage stakeholder relationships, in collaboration with our Project Managers, for programs and projects which have been identified as applicable and priority for Change Management expertise.
• Plan, conduct and deliver Change impact Assessments with cross-functional groups of stakeholders relating to priority programs and projects. Use outcome of assessments to shape Change Management approach and plan.
• Develop specific Change Analytics dashboards to aid project teams, steering groups and the business understand change issues and inform change delivery.
• Build good working relationships with internal teams and third parties/vendors as required.
• Regular reports on Change Management maturity progress to Lightsource BP governance / steering board.
• Market, plan, schedule and deliver Change Management capability building training, supported by Learning and Development and 3rd party content providers.
• Coaching and mentoring of business teams through various tools for example, sharing experience and ideas on Change Management techniques.
• Establish a network with internal people working as Change Agents within their area of the business, evolving it into a Change Management community over time.

Who we’re looking for

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Trained in Change Management with qualification at practitioner level or above.
• Strong level of experience of putting a wide range of Change Management skills to use within Digital and non-digital projects and able to demonstrate a record of those case efforts.
• Relevant Experience with designing and implementing Change Analytics as a data driven approach to feed for targeted communications is highly desirable.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft365 and Visual Collaboration Tools.
• Experience with using Azure DevOps and SPM in ServiceNow not essential but beneficial if already have.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build impactful relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the company.
• Ability to actively listen to and coach others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor approach to suit the audience and situation.
• Ability to adapt and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent commercial and numerical skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail.
• Any knowledge of the renewable energy sector would be an advantage.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.