Geschäftsentwicklung

Change Management & Training 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 create the digital future for our organisation using the very latest SAP technologies, creating sustainable business benefits and supporting the execution of Divisional strategies.

As we are creating a new internal SAP competency, this presents a great opportunity for learning and career development in this full-time position.

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering Group with a strong commitment to enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability. The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 and today employs some 44,000 people, working in approximately 160 countries. Our diverse solutions delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees enhance our customers’ productivity, safety and their profitability.

We are now recruiting for a Change Management & Training Lead- for a permanent role in our Dublin Office.

Sandvik is a large Swedish multinational high-tech engineering group that offers products and solutions for mining, rock excavation, rock processing and metal cutting. Within Business Area Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (SMR), we have embarked on a journey to transform our business that will enable us to achieve performance excellence. The work is driven by Divisional strategies, business outcomes, customer centric approach and value offerings. We have started to implement a continuous improvement operating model which will enable us to identify opportunities for process improvement and will help to realize the goals that are set to achieve operational excellence.

Through our “Seamless Flow” Program, we are driving implementation and business enablement of SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, MDG and connected systems for Divisions operating through our Distribution Centre and Sales Units. The change management and training lead is a key position within continuous improvement and the digital initiatives. The role will enable the successful adoption of digital transformation initiatives through a focus on people, including driving engagement and readiness for changes to business processes, technology, job roles and organisation structures.

The role is responsible for all change management and training related activities for the implementation from impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and communications through to end user training and business adoption. The primary responsibility will be creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimizes resistance to change as well as being actively engaged in the development and delivery of the training program to the impacted stakeholders. The role will work to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilisation of, and proficiency with the changes that impact employees. The role will negotiate with the management levels in the organisation to ensure that the change is appropriately understood and supported by all people managers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish a change management approach and plan for programs, projects and improvements covering a broad range of deliverables such as change impact analysis, business readiness, organisational change, training, organisational design, communication and a change network.
Develop a change strategy and plan to support the adoption of the technology changes, business transformation and improvements while minimising resistance.
Lead and manage business readiness activities through all programme or project phases. Cultivate engagement and acceptance among the business to maximise adoption and benefits.
Identify risks and develop risk mitigation tactics.
Apply a structured methodology to assess business change impact, identify stakeholders and roles, determine training needs and evaluate change readiness.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop the rationale for change, lead the development of communication material and drive the appropriate messaging and communication of the technology platform across the business.
Oversee learning programs that may include e-learning, instructor led training, simulations, standard operating procedures, job-aids, videos, process walkthrough workshops and other channels.
Plan, coordinate, and support the delivery of training to end users while working alongside process teams and learning partners.
Engage with and provide guidance of training standards to the process teams in the development of training content.
Plan and develop training content that embeds the change impacts.
Monitor the training program and content to ensure that they are effective and up to date.
Create an environment that supports continuous connectivity, collaboration and learning.

EXPERIENCE

5+ years experience in a similar role leading complex change management and/or training initiatives in a large scale transformation or multinational organisation preferred
Experience identifying change impact in organisations including the development of new organisational designs preferred
Experience designing and delivering enterprise-level training programs for adoption of new technology platforms or improvements
Experience working with instructional design frameworks, such as SAM or LLAMA, and authoring tools for training content development. (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia) preferred
Experience working with digital adoption platforms (e.g. SAP EnableNow, WalkMe) desirable
Knowledge of supply chain functions, processes and ERP platforms (e.g. SAP) desirable
Proficient in manipulating data to enable the management of business change and continuous improvement (e.g. MS PowerBI) desirable

EDUCATION, LICENCES & CERTIFICATES

Educated to degree level
Certification in change management preferred (e.g. PROSCI, APMG)
Certification in project management desirable (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)
Certification in training or instructional design desirable (e.g. CPLP, CELP, COLF)

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

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

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

Reporting to: Head of Change Management & Training

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. In 2021, sales were approximately 41 billion SEK with about 15,500 employees within continuing operations.

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

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The closing date for applications is 23rd May 2025.

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

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