Change Manager

About the role

At Damen, we're committed to shaping the maritime world of tomorrow. With almost 100 years of shipbuilding expertise, we are driven by our ambition to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider. We integrate digital technology with our philosophy of standardized shipbuilding, ensuring vessels are well-maintained throughout their lifecycle. Join us in an international environment where quality and innovation are paramount. Working at Damen means continuous learning and endless opportunities As Change Manager you will play an essential role in leading and implementing change initiatives across our organization. You will focus on the people side of change and your primary responsibility is to enable successful and sustainable change by minimizing disruption and maximizing the benefits of the changes for all stakeholders involved. Key activities include creation and execution of change management strategies and plans. You will be the competence expert who facilitates, coaches and guides stakeholders and teams through successful change journeys. Initial assignments include; Further implementation of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and support related organizational transformations. You will be working closely with management and departments of engineering, project management, yard operations, IT and HR. Leading role as change manager translating strategic and business direction in change strategies that involve culture and organizational changes Support project and people managers in fulfilling their changes roles (e.g. ERP rollouts, operating model redesign, digital transformations) The role involves further expanding the change management capability within one of our divisions, this in close collaboration with the existing team of change managers and a growing change management community. You will report to the head of change management within Damen. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Drive organizational change to achieve strategic goals through effective change management Acts as 'sparring partner' for project and people managers in assessing change impact and change readiness Advises, designs and agrees the change strategy and plan with project leadership using standardized methods and frameworks Responsible for defining, driving and monitoring the change deliverables: Change Impact analyses and action plans Training plans Interventions for reinforcing implemented changes Change communication & Readiness monitoring Coordinate and execute communication activities and reviews and delivers the required communication materials Identifying risks, resistance and issues that may impact success of the project Identify change management training needs and coach and train teams Coach or consult leaders and project teams for smaller initiatives Ensure re-use of best practices, leveraging AI and our approaches. Furthermore, contribute to building and maintaining with the change management community

Requirements

• Professional Experience:
• A Bachelor or Master level education.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Change Management or business consultancy roles. Your previous roles may include: Change Manager, Project Manager or Business consultancy roles.
• Knowledge of / experience in the most common Change Management theories & practices (preferably PROSCI)
• Knowledge of / experience with Agile delivery and project and implementation management.
• Experienced in working on complex business transformation/process improvement/IT systems projects in a technical industrial environment (preferably manufacturing, shipbuilding).
• Experienced in an international organization working within different cultures.
• Fluent in English, Dutch is an advantage.
• Competencies:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously, while meeting deadlines;
• Organizational sensitivity and customer orientation; recognizing effects in other parts of the organization and able to support internal customers;
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess impact of proposed changes in different fields;
• Proactiveness, adaptability, and resilience, with a passion for driving the people side of change;
• A real team player who likes to work together and collaborates across the organization;
• Being well-structured and creative.

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