Job Description

The CTO (Chief Technology Organization) Associate Director Change Lead for Foundational Platforms (FP) will be based in the Prague Tech Center. They will have responsibility to provide change management for both organizational change and program/product changes for the FP function. The role will report into the Change Leader Director and be part of a team that will manage change across all of CTO.  Change deliverables, including templates, will be based on the Prosci ADKAR methodology. We consider communications one of the major tools to execute on change, so deliverables will include creation of content assets, videos and graphics following brand guidelines. The expectation is that the Change Lead will be a hands-on expert at using both change and communication tools, as well as able to upskill others.

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a global team of change management experts to cover the full portfolio of CTO changes. Focus on the change needs of the Foundational Platforms (FP) function.

Accountable to the AVP of FP to envision, document and lead the execution of a change management strategy for FP encompassing all initiatives within scope of FP. This is focused on change driven by FP across the enterprise, but also includes internal FP team change needs. 

As a major tool for change, lead the design, development, delivery, and management of communications for FP team aligned with change goals.

Create actionable change management deliverables for FP initiatives using Prosci ADKAR methodology (ex: intent statement, communications plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, resistance management plan)

Collaborate with other key areas across the company to align on FP strategy and coordinate activities as necessary.

Advocate for the use of GenAI in the creation of change deliverables and upskill a broader set of FP employees on change using the Prosci ADKAR methodology

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Psychology, or a related field.

Proven experience in leading and managing significant change initiatives, including creating the deliverables personally

Certification in one or more change management methodologies (ex: ADKAR).

Experience in working with globally distributed teams

Deep understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.

Excellent active listening skills and high emotional intelligence (EQ).

Enthusiasm and curiosity about applying GenAI to the tasks related to change management and communications.

What we offer:

Please note, the primary location is Czechia, benefits in other locations may vary.

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)

Pension and health insurance contributions

Internal reward system plus referral programme

5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution

Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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