Job Information
Mars Change Lead - M/F/X in Veghel, Netherlands
Job Description:
Location: Any Mars Wrigley site in Europe
Segment: Mars Wrigley
Type of contract: Permanent
This role is responsible for developing and implementing an effective change management strategy for key programs in Mars Wrigley Europe. This person will focus on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures. The primary responsibility will be creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximize associate adoption of strategic changes while minimizing resistance. This includes working directly with the Program Team to deploy the program capturing the Associates’ hearts and minds for the changes, embed behavior shifts, and maximizing the desired results of the initiatives. This role will also provide direct support and coaching to senior leaders as they help their teams through a number of transitions.
What are we looking for?
10 years professional experience working in a business environment
Experience in effectively managing and/or actively leading/participating in a deployment of a large, global cross-functional organizational change
Experience with cross-functional and globally dispersed teams
Strong understanding and demonstrated application of the Mars Business Change Frameworks
Strong understanding and demonstrated application change management methodologies (Prosci is preferred, other CM methodologies desirable), frameworks, and tools
Experience in managing and/or deep involvement in a multi-work stream program/PMO
Depth of knowledge and experience working within the Mars organizational culture
Exceptional communication skills – written and verbal
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (business, human resources, communications)
Prosci Certified (preferred)
What will be your key responsibilities?
Work with the Program Team to build and communicate a solid change management strategy and the vision for the transformations for multiple audiences – impacted associates, affected Associates and all Associates.
In partnership with the Program Manager, provide insights to the program team to define their goals and expectations in leading through change, including their levels of commitment and ability to influence the change process, delivering upon the vision of the respective initiatives.
Deliver the execution of the change management strategy, driving change across diverse stakeholder groups.
Run Change Management Kick-starter sessions for key initiatives in their Definition stage to assess their size, scale and complexity. Recommend what level of Change Management resourcing and other support will be needed for the initiative.
Assess and classify impacts of the changes in the program to the business units and impact to Associates. Coach and consult with stakeholder groups to mitigate risks and minimize business disruption.
Develop, track/measure and report on success metrics to monitor effective change progress
Incorporate key change management methodologies to drive alignment, engagement and minimize disruption
Partner with global and regional P&O BPs & CA to drive the change management data collection of information through, focus groups, and surveys. Analyse data and provide insights/actions to embed the changes.
Conduct post-deployment reviews where needed
What can you expect from Mars?
At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.
As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.
The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars.
Working in an enjoyable, collaborative, and multicultural environment.
As a Mars Associate, you’ll love the fact that learning never stops.
You will join the most iconic segment of Mars and the world's largest chocolate manufacturer, which includes M&Ms, Snickers, Twix, Maltesers, Freedent, Airwaves and Be-Kind cereal bars
Qualifications
Manages Ambiguity
Cultivates Innovation
Decision Quality
Manages Complexity
Nimble Learning
Business Insight
Drives Results
Strategic Mindset
Drives Engagement
Ensures Accountability