Overview
Cochlear is seeking a Senior Change Manager to lead the planning and execution of change management strategies for a key project.
This role is critical to ensuring that change impacts are effectively identified, assessed, and managed to support the successful delivery of project outcomes.
You will work closely with stakeholders to align change initiatives with both project goals and Cochlear's broader strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement: Align project goals with stakeholder expectations through analysis and interviews.
Impact Assessment: Identify and assess change impacts to support smooth transitions.
Strategy Development: Create and implement tailored change management plans.
Communication & Engagement: Deliver clear, targeted messaging to internal and external audiences.
Leadership & Advisory: Guide change initiatives and support project teams.
Risk Mitigation: Address people-side risks and resistance with proactive strategies.
Readiness & Evaluation: Assess readiness and present actionable insights.
Reporting: Keep senior leaders informed on progress and challenges.
Training Oversight: Manage training needs and mitigate related risks.
Adoption & Measurement: Track change adoption and effectiveness.
Platform Management: Ensure consistent communication across all channels.
Minimum Qualifications
Min 5 years experience as a change manager
Strong background in enterprise applications and IT project implementations.
Understanding of Agile ways of working.
Demonstrated ability to work across complex, highly regulated environments.
Certified in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI).
Experience leading change for major platforms: ERP (SAP, Oracle), CRM (Salesforce), Manufacturing & Supply Chain (Oracle, Windchill), and Digital Transformation (AWS, Salesforce Commerce).
Background in medical devices or healthcare regulatory environments will be highly regarded
Employment details
3 month contract (+ possible extension)
Immediate interview and start
Flexible working arrangement (possible 3/4 days per week)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract (3 months, with possible extension)
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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