Transformation Unit Change Manager

at ALX
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted September 23, 2020
Category Accounting
Administration
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

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About The Job

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.

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
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