Change Integration Manager

The Change Integration Manager plays an essential role within the Change Integration function, serving as a strategic partner and effective support to the Group Head of Change. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of daily priorities, fostering cross functional collaboration, and driving progress among Change, Technology, and Data teams. The position also acts as Workstream Lead for the COO function working closely with the Strategic Planning Office and other functional workstream leads, supporting the Canopius annual planning cycle and ongoing monitoring of the portfolio. Leveraging expertise in programme delivery, continuous improvement, analytical precision, and cross functional coordination, the Change Integration Manager contributes to the efficient operation of the Change function and sustains momentum on critical deliverables, enabling the Head of Change to concentrate on high priority initiatives.

• Act as the principal strategic partner to the Group Head of Change, providing comprehensive support and oversight of daily operations.
• Lead governance processes by managing both tactical and strategic priorities, deliverables, and risks across various verticals.
• Facilitate informed decision making through the preparation of executive presentations, performance reports, budget analysis, and strategic updates for the Head of Change.
• Provide counsel and act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Change, stepping in where required to maintain delivery momentum.
• Lead resource management and capacity planning across Change, Technology and Data teams to support the delivery of the strategic portfolio and small change.
• Act as the Workstream Lead for the COO function, ensuring objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard.
• Own the pipeline of initiatives ensuring prioritisation and alignment with strategic goals.
• Act as the central coordinator for internal communications, promoting cross team collaboration and alignment across the Centre of Operational Excellence ecosystem.
• Promote a high performance and inclusive culture by embedding lean, agile and continuous improvement principles into day to day operations.

• Strategic planning and execution
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities (advanced Excel essential; Power BI a plus)
• Stakeholder management and ability to influence
• Project management and delivery tracking

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

• Job Identification 632
• Job Category Change & Project Management
• Posted 06/01/2026, 03:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB

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