Change Manager

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Change Manager

12 month fixed term contract

Location:  Dublin, Ireland, or Marlow, UK

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. It is a very exciting time in the HR team within ICONplc, whilst we commence a time of scoping and implementing significant change for how we deliver our HR Services globally to all our 10,000 employees. 

 Overview of the role

The Change Manager will play a key role in ensuring our people information system project and related change initiatives meet objectives and targets on time and on budget by readying the HR and IT functions and increasing employee adoption and usage. This person will focus on the people side of change – including changes to current business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organisation structures on customer side and internally (e.g. HR and IT) as well. The goal is to ensure the organisation is ready for the change and to drive high value end user adoption via individual, group and organisational change management services.

This role will partner closely with the broader project teams and leaders from across the organisation – including HR, IT, engineering, product management, professional services, stakeholders and more - that are responsible for implementing the change.

The Change Manager will define, create, and implement change plans that align and support the timelines and deliverables of the project team.

This Change Manager will employ change management tools and strategies that are designed to maximise employee engagement and minimise employee resistance. The tools will include: impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, business readiness, communications and training.

The Change Manager will propose, design and subsequently execute effective change interventions at individual, group, organisational and environmental levels to help the organisation increase its effectiveness and productivity.

 Role Requirements

 You will have strong skills and knowledge gained from previous related positions and projects which offer a blend of:  Strong professional experience in change management, technology implementation, or related field expertise.

Experience with delivery as part of a global engagement team in large-scale organisational change efforts.

 Excellent communication skills, strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Problem solving and root cause identification skills. Acute business acumen and understanding of organisational issues and challenges.

Demonstrated track record of effective communication with technical and business leaders at all levels.

A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process, experience and

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package which you will be entitled to as the incumbent of  a 12 month fixed term contract. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

 We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term career in modern, comfortable work environments.

What’s Next?

Please follow the link to make your application which should include your salary and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, availability for interview and to commence a new contract as well as salary expectations on a fixed term contract basis.  You will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful, we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.