Workplace Change Manager

pWe are looking to hire a strongWorkspace Transformation Change Manager /strong to join our strongSwitzerland /strong team in strongBasel /strongwho will lead the people and organizational change strategy for a major workplace transformation. Drive leadership, operational, and user readiness, enabling a smooth transition to the future workplace by aligning people, processes, and technology while partnering closely with project leadership, Real Estate, HR, IT, and Communications to ensure successful adoption. /ph3Responsibilities /h3pstrongLead the workplace transformation strategy /strong /pulliDevelop and deliver the overall change management strategy to support a successful workplace transformation. /liliEstablish and oversee a readiness framework covering leadership, operational, and employee adoption. /liliDefine success measures, track progress, identify risks, and ensure readiness activities are integrated into the overall project plan. /li /ulpstrongDrive leadership readiness /strong /pulliPartner with senior leaders to build sponsorship and alignment around the future workplace vision. /liliEquip leaders and managers with the tools, guidance, and confidence to lead their teams through change. /liliFacilitate leadership workshops, engagement sessions, and strategic discussions to drive commitment and adoption. /li /ulpstrongEnable operational readiness /strong /pulliCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Real Estate, HR, IT, Facilities, Communications, and other business functions, to ensure operational preparedness. /liliCoordinate readiness activities across people, processes, governance, and service delivery to support a seamless transition. /liliSupport cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post-occupancy stabilization to ensure business continuity. /li /ulpstrongChampion user readiness and adoption /strong /pulliDesign and implement change initiatives that prepare employees to embrace new workplace environments, technologies, and ways of working. /liliDrive stakeholder engagement through workshops, focus groups, and change ambassador networks. /liliPartner with Communications to deliver impactful engagement and awareness campaigns. /liliDevelop training and learning initiatives, monitor adoption, and implement actions to improve user experience and outcomes. /li /ulpstrongBuild stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration /strong /pulliFoster strong relationships across project teams and business stakeholders to create alignment and shared ownership. /liliCoordinate change activities across workstreams, proactively managing dependencies and resolving readiness challenges. /liliPromote the benefits of the workplace transformation and help build a positive change culture across the organization. /liliComprehensive change management and readiness plans. /liliStakeholder and change impact assessments. /liliFrameworks supporting new ways of working and workplace adoption. /liliTraining strategies, learning materials, and adoption resources. /liliCommunication and engagement campaigns delivered in partnership with Communications. /liliReadiness dashboards, progress reporting, and adoption metrics. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliMaster's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline. /liliProfessional certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci, APMG) and/or Project Management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, PMI) is preferred. /lili10+ years of experience leading large-scale organizational change, business transformation, or workplace transformation initiatives. /liliProven track record delivering complex workplace, corporate real estate, infrastructure, or enterprise transformation programmes. /liliExperience partnering with senior executives and influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organization. /liliStrong background working in complex, matrixed, and international environments. /liliExperience supporting operational readiness, business transition, and post-implementation adoption. /liliStrategic change leadership with the ability to translate vision into successful adoption. /liliStrong stakeholder management and executive influencing skills. /liliAbility to navigate complexity and align diverse functions around common objectives. /liliSystems thinking with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset. /liliExcellent facilitation, communication, and workshop leadership skills. /liliStructured, analytical approach to planning, execution, and risk management. /liliResilient, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering sustainable business outcomes. /li /ul