Change Manager

Job Description :

Company Overview

Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, the most exciting consumer products category. Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.

We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Position Overview

As a Change Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing organizational change initiatives within the D&T Supply Value Stream. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive transformational projects, ensuring successful implementation and adoption of change across the Supply Chain & Procurement organization. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in change management, a strategic mindset, and excellent communication skills.

• Partner with a transformation programme or project to effectively embed the desired change within the business.
• Build change leadership and management capability to understand and adopt the change
• Ensure project goals are understood and the change journey communicated clearly to all stakeholders.
• Ensure execution of the change through engaging and coaching leaders and influencers.
• Utilize data and feedback mechanisms to measure and analyze the effectiveness of change initiatives, making adjustments as needed. Act as a liaison between project teams, departments, and external partners, ensuring alignment and coordination throughout the change process.

• Works with moderate levels of independence, solving a range of problem within their area of responsibility.
• Analyses possible solutions based on knowledge and experience of procedures, best practices and the business context.
• Understands key business drivers and the external market.
• Applies judgement and is accountable for own work. May provide guidance to new team members or lead workstreams of projects as applicable.
• The impact of the work will be felt across those affected by the change initiatives.
• May require a need to collaborate and communicate complex or sensitive information and build consensus with others.

• Proven experience as an Organizational Change Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is highly desirable.