Senior Manager, Change Management

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Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

About the role:

Worley are looking for a Senior Manager, Change Management to join our Global team.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Change Management to play a pivotal role in driving organizational transformation across various domains, including process, technology and behavioral change. The ideal candidate is a hands-on change management expert who excels in managing complex change efforts while focusing on the human side of transformation. You will work closely with cross-functional and global teams to ensure that changes are effectively executed, processes are optimized, and employees are supported throughout the transformation journey. This role combines strategic change with detailed execution to deliver meaningful results.

You'll be:

• Develop and implement Change Strategies: Leading the development and execution of change on transformational projects, including digital shifts, organizational restructuring, behavioral, cultural or process improvements. Translate high-level strategies into practical action plans, ensuring smooth integration into day-to-day operations.
• Hands-On Change Execution: Implementing change efforts practically by engaging directly with teams, facilitating workshops, managing timelines, and addressing risks, issues and challenges during transformational change.
• Human-Centered Change Management: Prioritising the employee experience in all change initiatives. Conducting stakeholder analysis to understand impacts on different groups and design tailored strategies to engage, supporting, and guide them through the change process.
• Manage Complex, Cross-Functional Change Projects: Overseeing complex change initiatives involving multiple departments or teams. Coordinating efforts, managing dependencies, risks, issues and ensure each phase of the change is completed on time and delivers value.
• Change Readiness and Impact Assessments: Conducting assessments to understand the organization's readiness for change, including workforce capabilities and attitudes. Identifying potential risks and barriers and developing interventions to mitigate them, ensuring smoother adoption of new processes or systems.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with Communications Leads to develop and execute communication plans that ensure transparency and understanding across the organization. Tailoring communications to different audiences to keep employees informed, motivated, and aligned with change objectives.
• Learning: Working with Learning & Development Leads to develop training programs that equip employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the transformed environment. Collaborating to deliver relevant and impactful learning materials.
• Monitor and Optimize Change Efforts: Tracking progress against change management goals and metrics, adjusting as needed. Gathering feedback from employees and stakeholders to continuously improve the effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Collaborate with Leadership: Working closely with leadership and Project Sponsors to ensure change initiatives align with broader business objectives and that all teams are prepared for new ways of working.
• Global Team Collaboration: Working with global teams to ensure consistent and effective change management practices across different regions. Fostering collaboration and alignment among diverse teams to achieve outcomes.

You'll have:

• Proven experience in change management, with hands-on involvement in driving transformational, digital, process, culture and behavioral changes and managing complex change projects.
• Strong knowledge of human-centered change principles, with experience leading change initiatives that emphasize employee engagement and support.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading change efforts across various parts of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills, able to assess readiness for change and the impact on both people and processes.
• Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, ADKAR or other) is a plus.

This role is ideal for a senior manager who excels at developing and delivering impactful change management strategies and plans that support employees through transformational change, contributing to the organization's overall success.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.