Why join us

Join our vibrant and collaborative team at Sainsbury's and be part of an organisation that values fresh energy, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of millions of customers. As a Business Change Manager in our Supply Chain Transformation team, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the most ambitious change programmes in Sainsbury's history. With the chance to work autonomously and engage with stakeholders at all levels, you will play a vital role in integrating, automating, and optimising processes and systems to drive efficiency and enhance the customer experience. With excellent learning and development opportunities, a flexible work-life balance, and a supportive environment, joining us means joining a team that empowers you to bring bold ideas, make an impact, and contribute to our journey of becoming a market-leading, innovative retailer.

 

What you'll do

As a Business Change Manager within our Supply Chain Transformation team, you will play a critical role in planning and delivering change initiatives that integrate, automate, and optimise processes and systems across our Supply Chain & Logistics Division. Your primary responsibility will be to effectively land a variety of initiatives that drive efficiency and enhance the customer experience, supporting our ambitious goals. Working with a multi-disciplinary team, including Change Managers, Project Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other functions, you will utilise your experience in change management methodologies and tools to deliver end-to-end change initiatives. With excellent communication and facilitation skills, you will engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, translating complex information into simple and engaging materials. Your ability to work in an ambiguous environment and adapt to rapidly changing project timelines and deliverables will be essential in delivering results in a high-pressure environment. Overall, your contribution will be instrumental in transforming our supply chain operations and achieving our vision as a market-leading retailer.

 

Who you are

As a Business Change Manager, you are a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for driving transformational change within organisations. With 1-3 years of experience in Change Management roles or Management Consulting, you have a solid understanding of change management tools and methodologies and how they support projects. You possess a track record of successfully delivering end-to-end change initiatives, translating change plans into action, and maximising business benefits. Your exceptional communication and influencing skills allow you to engage with stakeholders at all levels, while your proactive and solution-focused approach enables you to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and prioritise delivery. In an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment, you demonstrate agility, resilience, and the ability to deliver under pressure. Your facilitation skills, in combination with your ability to distil complex information into simple and engaging materials, contribute to your success in guiding teams through change.

What you need to know

2 – 4 years of experience in specific Change Management roles and Management Consulting.  1-2 years experience within Supply Chain function Awareness of Change Management tools and methodologies and how they support in delivering projects.   Excellent facilitation skills.  Experience delivering change, new ways of working and process optimisation.  Experience identifying and delivering process efficiencies.  Ability to prepare/deliver succinct and engaging presentations.  Problem solving capability.  Direct experience of delivering Change Management methodologies and tools, including stakeholder analysis and change impact assessments.