Overview

Head of Organisational Change Management – London (50% hybrid requirement as a minimum). The Head of Organisational Change Management will enable the successful delivery and sustained adoption of Walkers' business transformation priorities. As the lead change management professional in the Walkers Transformation function, the role will be responsible for the development and oversight of a portfolio of change initiatives across Walkers, working closely with the Chief Transformation Officer and direct reports, as well as business leadership across Walkers. This pivotal role will guide and support the organisation through a variety of change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and the successful adoption of new processes, technologies and organisational changes. The role will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive organisational change strategy, supported by a team they will build and develop, acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants across Walkers offices globally. The role will also drive the continuous development of organisational change capabilities and tools at Walkers.

Responsibilities

• Develop an organisational change strategy aligned to the Walkers transformation roadmap
• Lead global delivery of work to manage the impacts of transformation initiatives to people and their ways of working
• Partner with stakeholders across the group to identify opportunities, scope requirements and influence change across the organisation
• Lead the design and delivery of both complex transformation and local level change activities across the portfolio
• Contribute to the development of scope, goals, critical success factors and deliverables for key programmes of work
• Identify potential risks and resistance points, developing and implementing mitigation strategies

Capabilities & Experience

• Proven direct work experience in change management, business analysis, organisational design, and communications and stakeholder engagement, in a professional services environment
• Experience of working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Experience of remote management of project resources allocated by the line organisation
• A solid understanding of operating model design and how this impacts people
• Leading cultural change, alongside process and technological advances
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop data-driven insights and recommendations
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organisational Development, or a related field
• PROSCI or equivalent change management certification is desirable

Attributes

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong change management skills and the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organisation
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organisational issues and challenges
• Understanding of impact of different cultural/local issues, whilst keeping focus on global nature of solution
• Flexible during times of change and reacts promptly and efficiently to adjustments

Special Requirements

• Global business may require audio or video conferencing outside of normal business hours
• Some travel may be required

Company & Equal Opportunity

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Law Practice