Implementation Lead

Job Title: Implementation Lead

Location: Warwick (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 6 months (Potential for extension)

Daily Rate: -500 (Umbrella)

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Implementation Lead to join a high-profile transformation programme that will play a key role in shaping the future of Great Britain''s energy system. As part of the ambitious Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) Programme, you will help drive the successful delivery of a major organisational transformation, supporting the implementation of new capabilities, operating models and ways of working across 11 regions. This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally significant programme at a pivotal stage, helping turn strategic design into operational reality.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a transformation professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys leading large-scale people-focused change. Working alongside senior stakeholders, programme teams and regional leaders, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact while helping shape how a major new function is established and embedded across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation activities across the RESP programme and regional workstreams.
• Support the transition from programme design to operational readiness.
• Develop and deliver implementation plans, readiness assessments, and change roadmaps.
• Refine operating models, governance structures, and organisational frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and co-create solutions with stakeholders.
• Produce essential change documentation, including process maps, training plans, and readiness assessments.
• Coordinate pilot activities and trials to validate design outcomes prior to wider rollout.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business readiness initiatives.
• Identify and manage implementation risks, dependencies, and issues effectively.
• Collaborate with PMO and programme leadership to monitor delivery progress.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and ensure effective communication throughout the change process.

Essential Experience:

• Extensive experience leading implementation activities in large-scale transformation programmes.
• Proven track record in delivering people-centric organisational change initiatives.
• Strong background in implementing new operating models and organisational structures.
• Expertise in business readiness and change management.
• Demonstrated workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing and executing implementation and transition plans.
• Deep understanding of organisational design principles and structured programme environments.
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of capability-building and workforce readiness methodologies.
• Experience working across geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and large programme delivery structures.

This is a fantastic chance to play a key role in a groundbreaking transformation programme that will influence the future of energy in Great Britain. If you are a passionate and skilled implementation professional eager to make a difference, this opportunity should not be missed!

Apply now to be part of this exciting journey!

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