The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Change Impact Analyst (Level 2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Independently conducting stakeholder interviews, creating initial impact heat maps, designing basic surveys, and taking ownership of specific workstream deliverables.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers high-quality impact assessment outputs on time.
- Proactively identifies minor risks and proposes solutions.
- Receives positive feedback from project teams on their contributions.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of our core change methodologies.
- 2
Business Analyst (with Change Focus)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Deep understanding of process mapping (As-Is/To-Be), requirements gathering with a 'people impact' lens, and translating technical changes into business implications.
You're ready to move on when
- Has actively sought out and led the 'people impact' workstreams on their projects.
- Can clearly articulate the human consequences of technical or process changes.
- Demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement skills beyond just requirements gathering.
- Shows a keen interest in organisational psychology and change theory.
- 3
Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager
4-6 yearsSkills to master
- Strong project planning, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, with a clear pivot towards the human side of project delivery.
You're ready to move on when
- Has taken on responsibility for the change management aspects of smaller projects.
- Excels at coordinating activities across different teams and managing dependencies.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a project context.
- Is actively seeking to specialise in the 'people' side of transformation.