Change Manager Talent & Culture (Engineering Operations)

Change Manager Talent & Culture

Job Description

Thales Netherlands part of the global Thales Group is a high-tech leader in the design and deployment of advanced technologies across defense security and aerospace. With a strong culture of innovation and collaboration we deliver mission-critical systems that protect people and information in an increasingly connected world. We are therefore leading the digital transformation focusing on artificial intelligence big-data & data analytics connectivity mobility and internet of things and cybersecurity.

The mission of our Engineering Operations and Digital Transformation department (EO&DT) is to boost Engineering performance by strengthening processes practices tooling metrics and culture and by driving digital transformation and innovation. For this department we are looking for a Change Manager.

About your future job

As Change Manager you play a key role in large transformation initiatives within our Engineering Operations and Digital Transformation department. You lead the change and communication strategy ensuring employees and stakeholders are fully engaged throughout the change. Working closely with project managers and stream leads you drive clear consistent messaging and help structure communication that resonates. You assess stakeholder impact anticipate and manage resistance and promote strong engagement and adoption across the this role you proactively identify risks and gaps translate complex topics into accessible communication and coordinate key events to maintain a strong internal presence.

You operate at the heart of the Engineering Operations & Digital Transformation department connecting people projects and communication to help make transformations successful!

The main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Develop and maintain a change and communication plans for large initiatives in line with team objectives
• Organize and coordinate changerelated events such as roadshows and workshops to drive visibility and engagement
• Increase awareness and reduce resistance by delivering clear consistent and targeted messaging
• Advise EO&DT department leads on effective communication strategies towards the organization
• Support project managers and stream leads in informing and engaging stakeholders based on stakeholder analyses
• Develop creative ideas and initiatives to increase engagement and adoption
• Ensure a strong internal online presence through intranet pages news articles and regular updates
• Proactively identify potential gaps issues or resistance within the organization and escalate when needed
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across business and IT

Why youd be a good match

• Bachelors or masters degree in Communication Change Management Project Management or a related field
• Proven experience in Change Management within complex organizations preferably in a technology engineering or hightech environment
• Strong ability to structure and execute change and communication initiatives
• Experienced in stakeholder analysis resistance management and driving adoption and engagement
• Strong advisory and coaching skills able to challenge and support stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English
• Wellorganized proactive and handson
• Creative and practical in developing communication formats events and engagement initiatives
• Dutch nationality is required due to security and defense project regulations.
• Security screening (AIVD-B) is mandatory.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Whats in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for taking initiative and testing good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization for example in regards to technical commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable workspace in a modern environment with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working where you can for example work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary fitting travel allowance and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance you can trade days off for internet costs our bicycle plan company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Interested

Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

To ensure that we are a good match we may ask you to participate in an assessment.

A government clearance will be requested as part of standard Thales procedures.

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! Thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours job sharing remote working or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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