Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you intrigued by the idea of developing and executing successful change management plans in an international environment driven by M&A priorities? And do you have a passion for working with complex projects, in multicultural settings, managing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as a Change Manager, with a focus on M&As.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.  

About the role

In this position, you will join the growing Centre of Excellence (CoE) - Change Management, a part of the Technology & Innovation (T&I) division at DFDS. We are a high performing team with an entrepreneurial mindset, supporting the digitisation and standardisation efforts in DFDS to build the foundation for future growth. We invite you to join us and make a real impact on the people side of change!

Your primary responsibility will be to support DFDS with our change priorities relating to M&As. These activities will focus on our work in the Strait of Gibraltar (SoG), specifically in Spain and Morocco. With the help of the CoE Change Management Team, you will drive and execute on the SoG change management plan, providing input on what is relevant and feasible.

Your tasks will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Change planning
• Stakeholder analysis
• Change impact assessment
• Risk management
• Change communication
• Sparring on training
• Pulse surveys
• Provide training in the ADKAR Framework to project members

In addition to driving the SoG change management track, you will contribute to the continued improvement of the change management approach and toolbox across T&I, DFDS's Technology and Innovation division. T&I is known for being at the cutting edge of IT within the organisation. We will provide you with tasks that will challenge and develop your professional competencies, while also securing room for personal development and the necessary flexibility and influence on how to plan and perform your job.

The T&I department is a multinational, inclusive and diverse team of 530+ colleagues. Together, we have set a high standard for ourselves in delivering excellence on both the technical and people side of change. You will become part of the newly established Centre of Excellence – T&I Change Management team, consisting of many experienced colleagues supporting a range of high-profile projects within DFDS. In your day-to-day life your direct report line will be towards the Senior Change Manager.

About you

We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of managing change within complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. If you are a naturally curious individual who constantly seeks to challenge the status quo, you will feel right at home within the CoE – T&I Change Management team. We foster an environment of continuous improvement and offer a blend of independent and collaborative work, allowing you to take on significant responsibilities.

Professionally, you have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working within change management, preferably in Spain
• Prior experience working in the M&A space
• A structured approach to your work
• Solid experience of developing and executing successful change management plans
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a beating heart for middle managers and end-users
• A can-do attitude and are hands-on, getting things done, and can driving work forward independently in complex situations
• A Prosci ADKAR certification (or you are familiar with the framework and keen to learn)

Personally, you are:

Must Have

• Based in Tarifa, Spain or willing to relocate
• Happy to travel for work approx. 20 days/year
• Fluent in both English and Spanish 
• A people person – just like we are
• Constructive, always suggesting a solution when raising an issue
• Comfortable and happy to collaborate with colleagues, both in-person and across countries at all levels of the organisation
• Engaged in your work and proud to deliver the best possible service to stakeholders in the organisation
• A strong passion for change management that you’d like to share with colleagues across the Centre of Excellence

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of French or Arabic
• Experience with WorkDay + ERP systems
• Experience in the logistics industry

We know the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills, and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

About DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.  We promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community, and a healthy work/life balance business model.
We look forward to hearing from you!