Harman

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon. 

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.

But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

You will join our Global Digital Lifestyle department based in our EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of:    

Digital Organizational Change Manager

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

In this position you will lead the organizational change management to support the global HARMAN Lifestyle digitization and transformation through the implementation, enhancements, and continuous improvement phases of digital projects. Drive the adoption of IT/Digital changes and ensure that the new systems are fully utilized by the organization.

The key responsibility of this position is to develop and lead the execution of the organizational change management plan to ensure all affected personnel understand and are aligned to the digitization initiatives.

This role will provide seamless and effective communication to the organization and project stakeholders clearly identifying human adoption factors. 

Communications: Prepare the organization through continuous communication of the value and change needed in culture, business process, master data change and maintenance and use of system. Use all communication methods including communicating through intranet hub, holding townhalls, team and individual meetings to help organization understand change needed and motivate stakeholders to be part of the change.

This role will work with project leaders across various function within Lifestyle Division to support future expansion/improvement of processes and systems implemented.

What You Will Do:

• Develop strategies to engage and communicate with end-users to create awareness and usage of the upcoming Digital changes.

• Design and implement training programs to ensure that users are proficient in using new systems and technologies.

• Lead and drive effective communication of project value, benefit and change needed with global project teams and stakeholders.

• Foster a positive attitude towards change and address concerns or resistance from users.

• Provide ongoing education and resources to support users in adapting to changes.

• Apply behavioral tools to assess the impact of change on the organization, using assessments of organizational culture, performance, and readiness for change.

• Establish an efficient approach for capturing, validating and socializing project change impact assessment outcomes with core team leaders, work stream leads and impacted stakeholder group representatives.

• Develop communication and branding proposals and lead initiatives to ensure proper communication to affected departments in the organization

• Develop and manage stakeholder analysis outlining impacted groups and individuals including unique experiences, pain points, strengths and needs.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, or engineering.

• At least 10 years experience in Business Analysis, Change management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, curiosity to learn, and agility.  

• Excellent time management & organizational skills with keen attention to details.

What is Nice to Have:

• Experience in SAP, ERP, IBP, CRM, eCommerce preferred.

• Experience in working in a global environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• HARMAN is offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the dynamic and exciting world of consumer electronics.

• We provide a flexible work schedule that allows you to work from home, while also enjoying a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.

• At HARMAN, we value diversity and inclusivity, and foster a friendly and supportive global working atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees through career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market-based compensation. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer a commuter travel package, environment allowance, and interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).

• As a HARMAN employee, you will have access to professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies, internal talent management leadership acceleration programs, and our "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

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