Innovation Manager
// Role Summary
Shape the future of engineering innovation at Babcock as an Innovation Manager in Rosyth. Drive transformation, lead improvement projects, and unlock performance across complex engineering environments.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver transformation and improvement projects.
- Analyze operational performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and best practices.
- Support stakeholders with change initiatives and methodologies.
- Requires proven experience in management and delivering business improvement.
- Must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Innovation Manager
At Babcock, we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. As an Innovation Manager at our Rosyth site, you will play a vital role in this mission by driving transformation across our Marine sector.
This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change, champion new ways of working, and deliver measurable improvements within complex engineering and operational environments. You will be at the forefront of continuous improvement, using your expertise to influence strategy, embed best practices, and enhance business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and delivering improvement projects aligned with departmental and business objectives.
- Analyzing operational performance to identify and implement improvement initiatives.
- Collaborating across multiple functions to foster innovation and share best practices.
- Supporting stakeholders with change initiatives, tools, and methodologies.
- Ensuring accurate reporting, planning, and maintenance of system records.
This role is full-time, 36 hours per week, and offers hybrid working arrangements.
Essential Experience:
- Demonstrated proven experience in management roles, including leading change programmes.
- A strong track record of delivering business improvement through leadership and vision.
- Experience working within regulated environments where transformation and value delivery are critical.
- Effective collaboration across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.
Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Project Management qualification such as Association for Project Management Project Management Qualification.
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Change Management Foundation or equivalent.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or advanced continuous improvement experience would be advantageous.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Please note that eligibility for certain roles may be affected by factors such as place of birth, nationality, and citizenship.