Head of Change and Portfolio Management

<p>Would you like to support Ramboll's success by leading the development and application of a companywide change management approach to ensure successful planning and implementation of strategic initiatives? Are you motivated by working with talented colleagues and stakeholders across many geographies and markets? </p><p>If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join Business Transformation as our new Head of Change & Portfolio Management and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. </p><p><strong>Your new role </strong></p><p>Ramboll is a global organisation in constant evolution as we implement our company strategy ‘Partner for Sustainable Change’. As our new Head of Change & Portfolio Management, you will be responsible for establishing our Change Management governance, processes, tools, capability building and help our executive leaders in prioritising the portfolio of change initiatives, with the purpose of fostering a culture of sustainable change within Ramboll. </p><p>Your key responsibilities will be: </p><ul><li><p>Establish a common Change Management approach, processes, and tools to be consistently employed company-wide when managing change</p></li><li><p>Contribute to enhance our leadership competency at all levels, to own and lead organizational change – to ultimately build change capability and culture in Ramboll</p></li><li><p>Build strategic capability and organizational resiliency to be change-able and nimble to respond efficiently and effectively to emerging needs by:  </p><ul><li><p>Ensuring Ramboll change initiatives are effectively assessed, prioritised, planned and implemented in order to facilitate strong user adoption and minimize negative impact to the organization</p></li><li><p>Establishing Change Management as a recognized discipline in Ramboll to be cultivated and nurtured throughout the company</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Develop and manage a team dedicated to portfolio and change management and lead the team in accordance with our Leadership Principles</p></li><li><p>Establish and engage a global community of Change Management practitioners across Group/markets/geographies to share successes, drive best practices and provide ongoing support</p></li><li><p>Lead the management of a global portfolio of initiatives and annual wheel priorities across all market/geography PBUs, for assessment and prioritization of commitments</p></li><li><p>Monitor and evaluate progress and success of change management initiatives and communicate change management activities and results to the Group Leadership Team </p></li><li><p>Have a direct advisor role in selected, prioritised projects as required – providing expertise and dedicated support for high priority/high complexity projects</p></li><li><p>Drive stakeholder management, engagement, and close collaboration with the Group Leadership Team and local PBU leadership teams across Ramboll  </p></li></ul><p><strong>Your new team </strong></p><p>You will report to the Group Director, Business Transformation, and you will become part of a global function whose ambition is to is to implement holistic operational processes, tools, and governance in Ramboll that enable efficient global collaboration toward client goals. We are a function that values diversity, collaboration, and engagement, and we have a reputation as a great place to work. You will become part of a strong leadership team that works closely with the Group Leadership Team and have a solid foundation to have an impact on our strategy execution. </p><p><strong>About you  </strong></p><p>From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.</p><p>These include:  </p><ul><li><p>A proven track record of managing a portfolio of change initiatives in a large, international company</p></li><li><p>Change Management expertise and a strong experience in working strategically and tactically with change by establishing processes, tools, training etc. that cultivates change management capabilities and culture</p></li><li><p>People manager experience is preferred</p></li></ul><p><strong>Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: </strong></p><ul><li><p>You have strong interpersonal skills, and you can quickly build trust and effective relationships at all levels and across geographies and markets</p></li><li><p>You are known for your structured approach as well as strong collaboration, communication, and persuasion skills</p></li><li><p>You enjoy stakeholder management and can interact with and manage stakeholders at all levels</p></li><li><p>You have an inclusive leadership style</p></li></ul><p><strong>What we can offer you </strong></p><ul><li><p>Flexible work environment </p></li><li><p>Investment in your development </p></li><li><p>Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles </p></li><li><p>Be valued for the unique person you are </p></li><li><p>Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects </p></li><li><p>The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company </p></li><li><p>The possibility to impact how we implement strategic initiatives across Ramboll </p></li></ul><p><strong>Work at the heart of sustainable change </strong></p><p>Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.</p><p><strong>Ready to join us? </strong></p><p>Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.  </p><p>Deadline: 15/01/2024 </p><p>Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.</p><p><strong>About Ramboll </strong></p><p>Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow. </p><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do </strong></p><p>We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process. </p><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p>