Senior Organizational Change Manager and Communications Lead

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGER AND COMMUNICATIONS LEAD - NEAR BASEL - 100%

Experis is the global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions. Our suite of services range from interim and permanent recruitment to managed services and consulting, enabling businesses to achieve their goals. We accelerate organisational growth by attracting, assessing and placing specialised professional talent.

For our international client based near Basel, Experis is currently looking for a Senior OCM and Communications Lead for a contracting position until the end of 2018.

General information:

- Start date: 19.02.2018
- Latest start date: 12.03.2018
- End date: 31.12.2018
- Extension: An extension is planned, needs to be approved.
- Work location: Kaiseraugst
- Workload: 100%
- Remote/Home Office: not preferred, can be discussed in the interviews
- Travelling: up to 10% to 20% possible (locations: SSF, Madrid)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

- Reporting to the Identity Management for SAP Project manager and partner with various Stakeholder groups within and outside of Group IT
- Ensure OCM activities are aligned with the project timeline and key milestones and are integrated with other work streams as required
- Lead & oversee all aspects of change-, communications-, and training management activities
- Identify additional OCM activities that will ensure the success of the projects eg anticipate, plan and manage resistance points and risks
- Prepare and facilitate OCM workshops with Stakeholders from varying levels
- Develop and manage online and social media channels, including content creation and coordinate with owners of global channels
- Plan and actively participate in communication and training material creation
- International travel required occasionally

You bring for this role the following qualifications:

Must Haves:
- University degree in Change Management, Communication Management or related area
- 10+ years of relevant experience in multinational companies (ideally as OCM Manager and Communications Lead)
- Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in leading and mentoring project teams on relevant engagements
- Strong track record of leading complex OCM projects
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact across multiple levels of the organization and diverse cultures
- Demonstrated capabilities in teamwork and leadership on large global change efforts
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project life cycle
- Structured approach, problem-solver, flexible and self-directed with analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent English language skills (ideally English native/fluent speaker)
- Ability to work across multiple international time zones

Nice to Haves:
- Background in various OCM methodologies such as PROSCI, ChangeFirst, APMG
- Strong interest in new technologies and particularly familiarity with the Google Suite
- Experience with Identity and Access Management Platforms preferred
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or highly regulated environment is an asset

Interested in this opportunity? Kindly send us your CV today through the link in the advert. However should you have any questions please contact Stéphanie Vogt on (see below).