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Change Management Lead

DON’T BE IN THE DARK ABOUT YOUR CAREER…….

WE WANT YOU TO HELP US CREATE THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF OUR COMPANY

We are looking for exceptional people to join our diverse and multi-cultural team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a lead role as we connect process, data and technology, creating sustainable business benefits and drive the achievement of Divisional, Sales Area and Common Function business outcomes. As we are creating a new operating model, this presents a great opportunity for learning and career development in this full-time position.

We are now recruiting for a Change Management Lead – (Hybrid) - a permanent role, based in Stockholm, Sweden or Dublin, Ireland

This is a role reporting to the Head of Change Management and Training. The organization seeks to drive performance excellence through process improvement and delivering on desired business outcomes across all E2E processes.

JOB PURPOSE

The Change Management Lead is a key position within the change management and training team. The role will enable the successful adoption of continuous improvements, process changes, AI and digital transformation initiatives through a focus on people. The role is responsible for for all change related activities including creating and implementing change management plans, impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and communications through to end user training and business adoption. The role will work to drive faster adoption, higher utilization and proficiency with the changes that impact employees. The role will negotiate the management levels in the organization to ensure that the change is appropriately understood and supported by all managers to minimize resistance to change.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Change Management Lead is responsible for guiding organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions, and maximizing employee adoption of new processes and technologies
Develop and Implement Change Strategies: Create comprehensive change management strategies and plans to facilitate employee adoption of new systems, processes, new ways of working or organizational changes.
Conduct Impact Assessments: Analyze the impact of changes on various process areas within the organization, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation plans that includes relevant interventions.
Training and Support: Support Training Specialists in the design and delivery of training programs and workshops to prepare employees for changes, ensuring they have the necessary skills and understanding to adapt effectively
Communication: Facilitate clear and timely communication between project teams, process teams, management, and employees regarding projects, strategic programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and Evaluate: Establish metrics to track the effectiveness of change initiatives, analyzing data to make informed decisions and adjustments to strategies as needed.
Manage Resistance: Identify and manage anticipated resistance to change, developing specific plans to address stakeholder concerns.
Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure alignment with the initiatives vision, goals and business outcomes. Create an environment that supports continuous improvement, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Other Ad Hoc Duties as requested by management.

Experience

· Strong leadership and project management skills

· Excellent data analysis skills

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

· Strong knowledge of change management methodologies

· Good knowledge of organizational development and culture

· Good knowledge of change readiness assessments

· Good knowledge of facilitating workshops

· Excellent knowledge of tracking progress and measuring effectiveness

· Proven experience of providing coaching and support

· Strong knowledge of best practices in identifying and managing resistance

Essential:

Educated to degree level in either Business, Management or Psychology
5+ years’ experience in a change management role, leading complex initiatives in a large scale or multinational organization
Experience of major transformation programs
Experience leading change management workstreams on a technology transformation program
Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel or Power BI to support learning insights and adoption reporting.
Certification in change management (e.g. PROSCI, APMG, Kotter, others)

Desirable:

Certification in project management
Experience developing visual communications
Experience working within an ERP or enterprise systems transformation environment (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Experience in organizational design
Understanding of instructional design principles and experience applying them to learner-focused content development.
Familiarity with a recognized simulation or digital adoption authoring environment (e.g. SAP Enable Now, ClickLearn, WalkMe, or equivalent).

Other:

· Ability to travel globally as required

What we offer:

22 days annual leave
4 Company Days
Defined Contribution Pension
Onsite gym
VHI Health Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – onsite massage therapist, gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme, etc
Flexible start & Finish times
Hybrid working

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Dockline, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1)

Reporting to: Head of Training & Change Management.

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Sandvik has a developed belief in conducting our business in a sustainable and responsible manner, both for our employees and the environment; wherever in the world we operate.

Our high ethical standards determine our policy of putting Safety at a premium, acknowledging and respecting the communities and giving due consideration to the environment in the areas we operate.

These core values, to prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees, are the foundation of how we work today. We also recognise the importance on inter-personal relationships and how those based on honesty, respect and trust, enhance our working lives and help each other’s growth and career development.

Equality of opportunity is fully supported and endorsed as an employer by Sandvik, while also welcoming the additional strength that diversity brings, by providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.

A glimpse of our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial! For us, success is a team effort - we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. We also give you the freedom to find that perfect mix between work, family life and interests. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

How to apply? Interested in the challenge? Please apply via this advert or directly at https://www.home.sandvik/career

Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilise, and we respectfully decline any contact from marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns.

The closing date for applications is 1st June 2026

Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU or hold a valid permit to work in the EU

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