Transformation Unit Change Manager
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | September 24, 2020 |
Category |
Administration
Management |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | KES |
Description
The mission of the Transformation Unit Change Manager job is to serve as a key link between vision, strategy and execution enabling us to move as quickly and efficiently as possible as a cohesive organisation to realize our strategic vision. The goals of the Transformation Unit Change Manager job are:
- To connect the dots between the BIG ideas and day to day implementation of complex org-wide initiatives; driving projects to completion in an agile manner
- To be the Champions of Change and articulate the benefit of each initiative and the value it will bring to the organisation
- To establish the right levels of discipline and governance to provide a framework that enables our culture of rapid change and experimentation to flourish
- To provide an org-wide roadmap of key initiatives; ensuring alignment of all stakeholders; evolving over time with a continuous learning and feedback loop
- To unify the Mega Tribes by establishing clear communications channels, cross-functional visibility and consistent and efficient working rhythms
- To introduce org-wide systems and processes that will enable our organization to grow
The main activities of this role will be:
- To establish clear visibility into our progress towards our moonshot & accountability with our outcomes by maintaining the roadmap with all org-wide key initiatives
- To develop the strategy and delivery plan for key initiatives; utilizing Change Management methodologies and best practices, working with stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives, resources, scope and outcomes
- To empower the organization to autonomously achieve their objectives by facilitating cross-functional communications (formal and informal), removing roadblocks addressing inter-dependencies
- To ensure the org-wide initiatives evolve as needed to reflect changes in overall strategic objectives and business priorities
- To provide consistent communications and regular updates from the TU to internal and external stakeholders
- To motivate, encourage and inspire the development of a strong, efficient and effective leadership team.
YOUR SUPERPOWERS
JOB SKILLS, MINDSETS & BACKGROUND
- You have very strong organisational communication skills
- You have an ability to translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives
- Change Management: You have exceptional change management techniques and practice
- You have an ability to coordinate complex stakeholders and projects
- Interpersonal Skills: You have an ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organisation
- Collaborative Spirit: You are a great team player who can collaborate effectively
- Strategic Thinking: Your thought process is focused on the analysis of critical factors and variables that will influence the long-term success
- Drive to Completion: You are goal driven and see things through to completion.
- Problem Solving: You enjoy problem solving and you can come up with solutions to day to day problems
REQUIRED BACKGROUND
- You have extensive experience with change management and transformation initiatives
- You have proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and interact effectively with all levels of management
YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS JOB IF...
- Initiative & Courage: You have an owners’ approach and you are proactive with what needs to be done; you also embrace risks and failure
- Humility & Adaptability: You have a beginners’ mindset and you always seek to learn; you are also flexible and embrace pivoting
- Possibility & Adventure: You are passionate about life, you have a growth mindset and you can thrive on uncertain circumstances and uncharted territory
- Resilience: You tackle difficult situations with a can-do attitude and are relentless in the pursuit of your goals
- Emergent Leadership: You are aware, and can manage, your emotions and those of others very well, you also have an empathetic, collaborative approach to leadership and you love working with others