Temporary 18 months role

Travel: 20-30% of time to Research Centers and factories associated with the pilots

(first 12 months within Europe)

Location: Utrecht Research Center (NL) or Saclay Research Center (FR)

About the job

As Change Manager for Product Lifecycle Management (Cybele Program) you will co-lead the Change Stream to make the ONE Product Lifecycle Management transformation happen. You will lead the development and deployment of the change management, end-user training and communication plans to effectively pilot and deploy the program and accelerate adoption of new WOWs, system & analytics, and behaviors by cross-functional process end-users across Danone.

In this role you will be directly reporting to Laure Burtin, Cybele Program Director, and dotted line to Mihaela Gogan, OD R&I and QFS Director as Cybele Program Leader.

Main Responsibilities

Change Management

• Develop and implement Cybele transformation program change management strategy and plan
• Define the micro impact of the transformation under Cybele scope for the 2 pilots and deployment roll-out waves
• Prepare Change in WOWs & behaviors leveraging macro change impact analysis
• Lead change management initiatives to go faster and stronger on ONE System & WOW deployment and adoption

End-user Training

• Coordinate the creation and deployment of training plan (job aids, training material, TTT, end user training sessions)

Engagement and Communication

• Develop and implement Cybele program engagement and communications plan
• Manage engagement and communication activities within Cybele Program, facilitating collaboration and co-building x-functional and global/local
• Conduct engagement and communication surveys to measure impacts and identify gaps

Make Transformation Happen within pilot and deployment waves

• Implement a change ambassadors’ network for pilots and deployment
• Equip and animate Cybele Change deployment community on key aspects of Cybele program

Focus on pilots’ deployment (namely R&I Europe Innovation Centers with Rotselaar Plant and Specialized Nutrition R&I Utrecht with Fulda Supply Point)

• Pilots’ and program workstreams impact assessment mapping by site
• Facilitate & consolidate from-to and evaluate change complexity by impacted population group at site level
• Define sites roadmap of prioritized change initiatives per impacted population/persona
• Identify the pilot change ambassadors and train them to lead change in the pilots
• Monitor readiness evolution & adjust adoption plans and measurements

• Proven track record in leading complex change management projects
• Relevant demonstrated experience and business understanding of cross-functional complex processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and empathetically understand diverse team dynamics
• High level of adaptability and pragmatism in fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to influence positive change
• Competent in risk management practices and methodologies
• Resilient in the face of challenges
• Familiar with project management tools like Jira or have the willingness to learn quickly

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Aptamil, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia and Evian.

Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

We offer

It’s an exciting time to join Danone. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

What’s next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button until 18 September 2024. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via our careers website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Elif Oruc, Talent Acquisition Manager on elif.oruc@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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