Steward vacatures in Hoofddorp

Organizational Change Management Lead (Europe)

We are looking for an Organizational Change Management Lead to join our IT team, based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands . Candidates based in Warsaw (Poland), Barcelona (Spain), Sofia (Bulgaria), or Prague (Czech Republic) are also encouraged to apply.

About

is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.4 billion, the company employs over 2,700 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers. For more information, visit: www..com

At , our core values drive our success: One Team, Knowledge-Driven, Strong Partners, Entrepreneurial, Change, and Integrity. We are one team with one goal - to achieve greatness together! If you're passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

About this role

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced (Organizational) Change Management lead with a strong background (5-8 years) in organizational change management in large-scale business transformations (preferred in an ERP implementation context). This is an ideal position for candidates coming from consulting companies. The initial primary focus will be to lead and execute change management activities for an ongoing ERP implementation across EMEA. This will be expanded by leading and/or supporting change management activities across multiple other projects and/or being more dedicated towards other strategic programs in the future. You will closely collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, ways of working, and technologies.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and execute change and communication strategies aligned with transformation objectives and programs.

• Collaborate with Program/Project Managers and streams across multiple countries.

• Engage stakeholders by collaborating with senior leaders, key users, and other stakeholders across EMEA.

• Lead communications by creating clear, compelling messaging that explains the "why" behind the transformation, keeps employees informed, and celebrates success stories.

• Build a strong network of change agents, and coach them to act as advocates and run check-in sessions.

• Drive change impact assessment (including the development and execution of change action plans.

• Manage resistance and change risks by developing a structured mitigation approach, ensuring timely identification and resolution.

• Assess business readiness by conducting readiness surveys, including adoption reviews and evaluations.

• Create and own the change management toolkit based on ERP transformation deliverables, and act as the change management steward for EMEA.

• Manage localisation and/or translation of training content for regions where required by business

• Lead the business role mapping (based on organization design defined by HR) with the support of HR, Authorization, Security, Compliance, and Process Owners.

About You

• Proven experience in leading organizational change management, ideally within large-scale ERP transformations.

• Strong knowledge and change frameworks, ideally PROSCI - Certified and experience with applying the PROSCI methodology

• Strong organizational skills, independent, self-starter and proactive with excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, matrix-driven European environment.

• Excellent communication skills for engaging with teams, stakeholders, and leadership

• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with senior (IT) leadership and professionals at all levels. across diverse cultures and European teams.

• Fluent in English (both written and verbal)

Why ?

is a great company to work for, with a positive and warm company culture, and a One Team, One Goal mentality. It is an inspiring multinational company with fast-growing market segments and global coverage. In the Netherlands, we offer:

• Competitive package including 27 days annual leave + bonus structure.

• An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business

• Commuting allowance, up to 75 Kilometers one way

• Flexible and hybrid working environment.

• Fringe benefits like private health care, private pension scheme, company Fitness scheme, etc.

Interested?

Looking for an exciting position? Then join us. We're investing in our future and that starts by adding talented people (like you) to our rapidly expanding team. We kindly ask you to send your resume in English, by using the apply button. Any questions regarding this position, please contact

Job ID: No.301

Always a better solution.

Our purpose

We develop strong partnerships, deliver ingredients and customised solutions for a more sustainable world. is here to help you succeed. Together, there is always a better solution.

head office

Saturnusstraat 15

2132 HB Hoofddorp

The Netherlands

Tel. +31 (0)23 567 34 56

Fax +31 (0)23 567 34 51