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Job Purpose

This role will lead on day-to-day delivery of initiatives on the DWP account, including overseeing delivery teams, managing risk with the Risk & Assurance Manager and setting client expectation for the design, delivery and benefit realisation of continuous improvement and innovation initiatives. This role will support with client queries and problem management and will act as a key member of the account management team.

Responsibilities

Drive cross functional collaborative ways of working on the account working with the Client & SC Manager

Act as KBR lead across regular client working groups/forums

Prepare business cases and progress updates to senior stakeholders and governance boards as required

Responsible for understanding shared benefit and value generation of continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across all stakeholder groups

Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in innovation and commercial models

Facilitate ideation workshops

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and creative problem-solving across functional teams

Develop client case studies for successful client initiatives to celebrate success for publication on KBR Foleon

Experience Requirements

Experience

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Experience in identifying Innovation & Gainshare Opportunities through data analysis and Insight

Financial & analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Proven experience in innovation management, transformation, or commercial strategy

Strong understanding of gainshare models and performance-based contracting

Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects

Familiarity with Lean, Agile, or Design Thinking methodologies.

Demonstrable problem-solving skills ensuring business needs are met, balancing resource constraints with strategic outcomes

Technical Skills/Knowledge areas

1. Stakeholder Management

Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Attend key meetings and represent stakeholder interests

Ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels

Support technical teams with stakeholder insights and meeting preparation

2. Project & Portfolio Management

Tools: Smartsheet and Jira

Skills: Risk management, resource allocation, milestone tracking

Knowledge of PM methodologies like PRINCE2 and Agile

3. Change Management & Implementation

Familiarity with ADKAR or Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Communication planning and training rollout

4. Collaboration & Innovation Platforms

Experience with tools like Whiteboard, Miro, MURAL, or IdeaScale

Knowledge of innovation management software (e.g., HYPE, Brightidea)

5. Data Analysis & Performance Measurement

Proficiency in Excel or Power BI for data visualisation

Understanding of KPIs, ROI, and cost-benefit analysis

Familiarity with gainshare metrics and performance-based contracting

6. Digital & Emerging Technologies

Awareness of AI, IoT, or automation trends relevant to the industry

Ability to assess and pilot new technologies for operational improvement

Behaviours/Personal Qualities

We Value Our People

Behave inclusivity

Create trust

Seek to understand others

Be authentic

We Deliver

Take action

Commit to excellence

Foster creativity

Drive results

Care about customers

We Are People of Integrity

Speak up

Be brave

Own consequences

Keep promises

We Empower

Exercise good judgment

Model resiliency

Give and take coaching feedback

Communicate context

Share results

We Are a Team of Teams

Collaboration

Celebrate together

Be curious

Value expertise

Qualifications/Certifications Requirements

Educational

Essential

Equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

Degree in Business, Innovation, Engineering, Finance or a related field Demonstrable experience of delivering projects

Professional certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, AgilePM, Innovation Management)

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