Business Change Manager

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

We are now accepting applications for a Business Change Manager to play a key role in QinetiQ’s Oracle Cloud ERP project. Ideally, this position will be based in Canberra but other capital cities will be considered for the right candidate.

Reporting to the Head of Transformation, Australia Sector, the Business Change Manager will ensure all aspects of business change are effectively managed and executed to ensure successful implementation of QinetiQ’s Oracle Cloud ERP platform.

You will be process minded, possess excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and will have extensive experience managing change on large enterprise projects.

As the Business Change Manager you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Leading the full lifecycle of change management for a high-impact ERP system implementation, ensuring smooth adoption and integration across the organisation;
• Developing and executing change strategies, including communications plans, training and stakeholder updates and supporting materials ensuring the successful adoption of the new ERP system;
• Collaborate
• Identify and address change impacts, risks, and issues;
• Applying experience and knowledge across a spectrum of business change methodologies;
• Operating effectively within QinetiQ change management function working in close and harmonious collaboration with QinetiQ UK’s Program Change Leads;
• Driving, facilitating, undertaking and delivering change activities with particular emphasis on shaping the approach to/and execution of user readiness;
• Contribute to and guide positive change implementation;

As a suitably experienced and well-rounded change management professional, the Business Change Manager will need to bring with them:

• Extensive experience in a similar senior business change role, with exposure to major business change and transformation projects, such as ERP/Finance platforms;
• A tertiary qualification in Change Management or associated discipline and/or a certification in a recognised Change Management methodology such as PROSCI, CCMP, etc.
• Proven track record in the delivery of business change initiatives, preferably within complex organisational environments distributed across multiple time zones and geographies;
• Strong communication skills for developing and executing strategic communications and training plans with abilities to engage and collaborate on all levels and across functional teams; and
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be the Subject Matter Expert in the Change discipline and have excellence in business impact, risk and gap analysis skills.

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, People Partner via email: rbyrne@qinetiq.com.au

Applications will close on 7th November 2025

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Access to Linked In learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program and loyalty leave

• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here:

https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.