Change & Transformation Manager

Job Description:

Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We're hiring for a Change and Transformation Manager to join our Business Operations function in London.

Purpose of the Role

As part of a global shift to a new, integrated One Dentsu operating model, Dentsu UK&I is on a significant transformation journey. We're looking for a Change and Transformation Manager to join the team and partner with senior business stakeholders to manage and deliver change and transformation initiatives across the UK&I region.

You'll be responsible for executing transformation projects, ensuring successful implementation, and fostering a change mindset and a culture of continuous improvement. Overseeing the strategic planning and execution of transformation projects, ensuring they deliver the desired benefits while managing the people change journey for a positive stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all change initiatives align with Dentsu's strategic goals and objectives and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of transformation projects, ensuring they drive the desired outcomes.
• Drive and deliver strategic transformation initiatives across the UK&I market and develop and implement change management strategies to support UK&I transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure alignment with transformation goals.
• Create and deliver clear, concise, and compelling communications to support change initiatives and develop training programs and provide support to our people to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes and identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications + Skills

• Proven experience in change management and transformation roles able to work across multi-disciplinary people focused projects including organisational change and design
• End-to-end transformation delivery experience, able to hold people to account and drive outcomes in a complex organisation
• In-depth understanding of change methodologies (PROSCI, ADKAR Model, etc.)
• Capable of identifying the need for change, developing an implementation plan, and overseeing its execution to ensure success, tackling complex and strategic problems.
• Strong facilitator, able to run workshops across different seniority levels, skilled in developing and implementing communication and stakeholder management plans.

What we offer

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Tuesday and Thursday.
As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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Location:
London

Brand:
Dentsu

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent]]>