Global Change Manager – SCUSI

Job title:

Global Change Manager – SCUSI

Company

Save the Children

Job description

Job Description:Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Global Change – SCUSI to join our global team.Team and Job PurposeSave the Children is evolving its organisational structure in order to stay true to its mission, vision and values, whilst being able to withstand external pressures – be those geo-political demands; increasing stakeholder expectations; challenging funding environments; reduced access to funding due to localisation; or declining trust in large INGOs. This project is focused on designing and implementing a future-oriented and more flexible operating model whilst maintaining the integrity, cohesion and reputation of the Save the Children movement.The Global Change Manager will be accountable for understanding the context, and identifying and incorporating stakeholders into the change plan and ensuring its successful deployment across our Country Offices and Members. They will be responsible for assessing the impact of change resulting from the proposed solution, and implementation options in terms of our people, processes, data, technology, policy & governance as well as our global legal requirements. They will work closely with individual the wider Project Team to agree priorities, develop robust change plans, and monitor progress against these plans. There will be a need to consider the change implications and approach, not only directly on the stakeholders, but also on the wider organisation to manage the change successfully and embed new practices and ways of working.The role holder will be responsible for managing the Change Management deliverables as part of the defined Save the Children Project Lifecycle, including e.g. a Stakeholder Matrix, Change & Communications Plan, and Change Impact Assessment etc. Core to this role will be ensuring effective alignment with wider transformation initiatives, as well as effectively managing relationships with key stakeholders and driving continuous improvements. Externally, the role may be required to work closely with third parties such as consultants and technology partners to understand and assess the impact of proposed ways of working, approaches and communications. In time, the role holder will be required to work alongside Regional Change Managers, within Member offices, embedding change at a global and collaboratively on a local level.Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Change – SCUSI (212570989)Reports To: Deputy CTOWork Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options availableContract Length: PermanentGrade: M3Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit:Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): AnyRight to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.Language Requirements: EnglishInternational Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10%Budget Responsibility: nonePeople Management Responsibility: NonePrincipal Accountabilities1. Develop detailed change impact analyses to identify the difference between current and future states across all workstreams in the initiative, and ensure that all people, process and system changes are documented, understood and effectively communicated2. Define a change approach to ensure that the desired changes are delivered effectively and in a sustainable way3. Develop detailed transition plans which capture all necessary activities at project and country level to manage the change process and deliver the solutions4. Develop a stakeholder analysis and ensure that it feeds into the development of change and comms planning5. Develop and manage the change and communications plan and the stakeholder engagement plan and ensure this factors in all key requirements6. Develop communications and change management material to support the engagements – such as a Compelling Story, Current/Future State Analysis, and overall change impact assessments7. Initiate various pathways of interactive communication that contribute to the acceptance, support and implementation success of the initiative8. Define the approach, manage the workstream plan, and ensure effective delivery of the outcomes of this workstream9. Develop and manage an ‘internal’ change and communications plan for the project team, reference groups and governance groups, to ensure they are kept abreast of plans, progress and changes and that their input is integrated into the initiative10. Act as a key part of the Project Management team, supporting the Project Lead to ensure change is effectively managed for the project, acting as a stand in for the project lead in key governance forums etc. during absenceExperience and SkillsEssential1. Considerable experience in leading the Change Management of large, global, transformation projects within Save the Children or equivalent scale organisation across both System and Non-System change. Demonstrates direct accountability for issue resolution and capacity building to empower others in problem-solving as well as a passion for achieving results and displaying proactivity2. Extensive experience working across multiple project phases to deliver change management oversight and interventions effectively

3. Familiarity with industry change management standards including evidence of completing formal training, with the ability to hold project teams accountable to those standards4. Demonstrated experience in engaging and collaborating with global stakeholders across various levels of the organisation including Senior Leaders, from diverse contexts. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members, colleagues, members, and external partners5. Demonstrable experience assessing change impact across complex system and non-system transformation including documenting as-is and to-be process and interventions to manage transition6. Strong analytical skills with the ability to define a clear way forward, resolve issues, and secure stakeholder buy-in7. Demonstrable coaching skills to develop others’ capabilities in change management8. Experience working in a dynamic environment characterised by high levels of change and quick turnaround times while maintaining high standards of delivery9. Project Specific Experience: Experience leading change for a project focused on systems and behavioural change for a complex global stakeholder group where digital literacy is variedDesirable

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects)

• Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic

Education and QualificationsEssential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Understanding of a structured Change Management Methodology or accredited Change Management training

Desirable

• External Change Management Accreditation

Working at Save the Children Internationalis the world’s leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children’s voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal OpportunitiesDEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.Application InformationPlease attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.Our recruitment process: * Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter

• Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
• Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
• If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:23:20 GMT

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