Freelance Change & Transformation Manager (ZZP)

As a consultant you are responsible for supporting the change activities of transformation programs in Vanderlande Technology, which will involve shaping, contributing and monitoring transformation plans. In this role as change manager you define the approach, in line with the Vanderlande Change Management approach (Prosci, ADKAR) and you deploy these accordingly. Your change activities are meant to support our people in their change journeys and drive a sustainable transformation.

Within Vanderlande transformation & change management is relatively new to the organization and a fast growing discipline. You have the opportunity to leave your mark on change in the organization, since you will be steering the change approach to the next level. You have the ability to implement creative and proven change activities with effect.

You will be helping out the Corporate Strategy and Transformation (CST) team of Vanderlande Technology, reporting into the CST Leader

In this assignment, you have the following responsibilities

·      Lead one or more Transformation & Change Management programs/initiatives tied to our Strategic priorities in the area of Platforming, Sustainability or High Performance Culture.

·      Shape and deliver communications and change efforts aimed at breaking down silos across transformation initiatives in order to deliver on our transformation aspirations.

·      Foster a collaborative and cohesive team culture within the Transformation network that promotes ‘learn, share, reapply’, horizontal learning, and recognizes and celebrates success.

Developing change management and communication deliverables such as stakeholder maps, impact analysis, communication decks.

Track, report completion of deliverables, signal and anticipate on risk and roadblocks.

To succeed in this assignment, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Strong track record in program/project management, transformation programs, change management or related areas.

• Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal and excellent active listening skills

• Experience and knowledge of program management methodologies and tools.

• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools

• Knowledge of and experience in change communications

• Proven ability to be independent contributor with experience in managing communications processes across complex organizations

• Structured, organized and stress resilient personality able to quickly understand the issues and find countermeasures

• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations

• Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization

• Team player with ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal

• An excellent command of the English language (both verbal and written). Dutch or other languages would be advantageous.

• University degree (Bachelor’s degree) ideally in Business Administration, International Business or Strategic Management.