Change Management Lead

This is a fixed-term contract for two years, based in the Netherlands.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to lead the d esign and execution of Change Management strategies and ini tiatives in support of Procurement ’s main change programs .

In particular, the role will focus on the implementation of global programs such as Category Compass , Procurement Data 360 & Analytics upgrad e, BuyEasy@Takeda .

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• D esign and orchestrate a Change Management roadmap for the key global initiatives (e.g. BuyEasy@Takeda; PAH relaunch; Category Compass; etc) using a recognized Change Management methodology (e.g. ADKAR or AIM) ,

• Collaborate closely with Regional Procurement and Business Leadership Tea ms to align OCM strategies with broader business objectives

• Define critical OCM success metrics and regularly assess progress to ensure seamless implementation and sustained value realization

• Drive adoption of Data & Digital tools and ways of working by:

• Performing stakeholder analysis & mapping to identify target audiences, key influencers and potential resistance points

• Assessing change impacts on people, processes, systems and behaviours

• Conduct ing and managing change readiness assessments

• Design ing and action ing engagement plans that foster awareness, desire and commitment to the new ways of working

• Conduct ing training needs analysis, d evelop and execute training plan s

• Launch and manage change networks or “local champions,” ensuring on-the-ground advocacy and feedback loops

• Identify ing critical success behaviours and apply ing behaviour design interventions that reinforce the desired way of working

• Developing sustainment plans and implement adoption metrics to monitor progress and refine interventions

• Support communications activities ( e.g. leadership comms , workshops, roadshows, townhalls etc ) , including development of materials in powerpoint / sharepoint etc )

• P repare executive ready presentations to explain the Change Management progress and c onduct read-outs on the progress with the project team and stakeholders

• Lead the enhancement and evolution of the Procurement CoE’s organizational change management tools & frameworks

• Provide coaching and hands-on guidance to Procurement CoE members, embedding OCM best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Organizational behavior, Business Management, or other degree with relevant O rganizational C hange M anagement (OCM) experience

• Minimum of 11 years’ experience and knowledge of training principles, methodologies and tools

• Change Management certification (e.g. PROSCI, ACMP)

• Experienced in well recognized Change Management methodolog ies

• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken

• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in OCM .

• Experience in working for a multinational company on large and complex global transformations.

• Strong preference of having Change Management experiences in d igitalization within Procu rement

• Highly p roficient with Microsoft tools, including Excel, Power Point , Teams , Sharepoint

• Ability to influence without authority (this role is an individual contributor role)