Korn Ferry is supporting our global life science client to hire an experienced Change Manager to support strategic transformation programmes across EMEA.
This is a 12-month contract with a hybrid model based out of our client's nearest European office (location confirmed during process, depending on candidate proximity).
Key Responsibilities
- Support business/programme managers in the development and execution of change management strategies and plans for EMEA strategic transformation programmes.
- Develop, maintain, drive, and execute change strategies in collaboration with key programme stakeholders.
- Create impactful communications and training materials, using innovative channels and approaches across the organisation.
- Design and facilitate workshops and interactive sessions to involve, mobilise and align stakeholders (from senior leadership to individual contributors).
- Provide guidelines and tools to managers to run team dialogues about change and translate initiatives into concrete, relevant actions.
- Create opportunities for stakeholders to guide change through participation in forums, discussions, in-person town halls, and small group sessions.
- Provide relevant information that enables employees to make decisions aligned to desired change objectives.
- Monitor internal/external environments for risks and threats to successful change implementation.
- Provide direct support and coaching to front-line managers and supervisors as they guide teams through transitions.
- Partner with the Communications team to ensure alignment on plans and consistent messaging.
- Collaborate with Communications and HR on announcement content, FAQs, and talk tracks.
- Connect local teams by sharing experiences and leveraging lessons learned.
Profile Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in a dedicated Change Management role using tools such as stakeholder analysis, change impact mapping, persona creation, change measures, and translating outputs into action.
- PROSCI certification preferred.
- Experience creating enterprise-wide and executive-level communications using multiple channels and formats.
- Experience working in a global, matrix environment with strong cultural awareness.
- Strong understanding of how people experience change and how to drive adoption.
- Knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Ability to work independently and confidently engage key programme stakeholders.
- Creativity in problem solving and designing change strategies that land.
- Proven ability to operate effectively with general guidance on new projects.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills-comfortable with technical and non-technical audiences, and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong PowerPoint / presentation capability.
- Basic video/tutorial editing skills using common video editing tools.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
