Program Change Manager, Global (m/f/d)

Program Change Manager, Global (m/f/d)

The Program Change Manager, Global (m/f/d) will lead the design and execution of strategic, organization-wide change management initiatives that support successful transformation across the business. As part of the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team, this role serves as the lead change manager for assigned programs, partnering with senior leaders, program teams, and functional stakeholders to drive adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure readiness across impacted groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of change management methodologies and be able to work collaboratively with project teams to achieve the transformation goals. The Change Manager will focus on the people side of the transformation, developing and executing comprehensive change strategies, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement plans, to facilitate adoption of change.

Your responsibilities

- Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies for transformation projects, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training plans.
- Conduct change impact assessments to understand how transformation initiatives will affect business processes, systems, and employees.
- Engage and manage key stakeholders to ensure alignment, buy-in, and support throughout the transformation journey. Monitor and address resistance to change, providing strategies and solutions to facilitate a smooth transition.
- Develop and implement change management plans tailored to the specific transformation program, focusing on communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption.
- Support and create communications to inform and engage employees and stakeholders about upcoming changes, partnering with others where needed and developing content directly when appropriate.
- Collaborate with project managers, HR, and other departments to align change management activities with project plans. Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to integrate change management activities with project plans.
- Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, ensuring alignment, support, and commitment to the transformation goals.
- Create and deliver targeted communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about project progress, specific changes, and key milestones.
- Design training and enablement plans that equip employees with the knowledge and skills required for the change scope, and coordinate with learning teams to plan and track effectiveness of trainings.
- Track and measure the success of change management activities, ensuring employee readiness and adoption of new systems, structures, and ways of working. Ensure business readiness for handover for post-implementation stabilization and continuous improvement efforts.

Your qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in change management, preferably in large-scale transformation projects. Experience in complex, matrixed organizations and/or manufacturing industry a plus.
- Proven track record in successfully managing the people side of change for complex projects.
- Strong knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci, Kotter’s 8-Step Process).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels
- Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in project management and organizational development is a plus.
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective change interventions for large, complex systems.
- Excellent levels of spoken and written English and experience preparing reports
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and productive relationships
- Well-organized, with project management skills and an ability to establish and work to priorities
- Global role requiring work outside of traditional business hours
- Limited travel may be necessary (up to 10% estimated)

Your benefits

- Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 40%)
- 30 days of holidays per year
- Modern office and an inspiring working environment
- Employee restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
- Public transport ticket (100 % subsidized) or free parking space
- Company sport groups and an inhouse company gym
- Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
- A comprehensive company pension scheme
- Company medical officer and vaccination offers
- Childcare through our ‘Buttje&Deern’ partner
- Bike leasing