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 Support Coordinator (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Independently managing specific change activities (like UAT coordination or readiness checklists), proactively identifying issues, and beginning to propose solutions. Mastering our core PM and documentation tools.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers assigned change activities on time and to a high standard.
- Proactively identifies and flags potential risks or issues before they escalate.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of our change methodology and applies it effectively.
- Can manage routine stakeholder interactions with minimal supervision.
- Is trusted to own a small workstream end-to-end.
- 2
Business Analyst (with Change Focus)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Translating business requirements into functional specifications, process mapping, and a strong understanding of system implementations. You'd need to layer on a deep understanding of the 'people side' of change, stakeholder engagement, and communication planning.
You're ready to move on when
- Has led the requirements gathering and process design for several significant projects.
- Can clearly articulate the impact of system changes on user roles and processes.
- Shows a keen interest in organisational psychology and human behaviour in change.
- Has actively participated in UAT planning and execution, understanding user challenges.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 3
Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Managing project plans, budgets, and risks, along with coordinating project teams. To move into this role, you'd need to develop a much deeper specialisation in change impact analysis, communication strategy, and business readiness, focusing specifically on the human element of project delivery.
You're ready to move on when
- Has successfully managed small projects or significant workstreams within larger programmes.
- Is adept at managing project schedules, resources, and reporting.
- Shows a clear understanding of the importance of stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Has experience managing RAID logs and driving issue resolution.
- Is keen to specialise in the 'people side' of transformations.