Director, Global Change Management
About the Opportunity The Director of Global Change Management will provide change management expertise and leadership for Driscoll’s most significant, company-wide strategic initiatives, including (but not limited to) the Enterprise Business Applications (EBA) program. This role is expected to establish and lead Driscoll’s Change Management function, reporting under the VP, Global Talent. This role will work closely with business leaders and project teams around the world to set standards, enable adoption, and build sustainable change capability across the enterprise. Responsibilities**Please Note: This role requires an on-site presence Monday - Thursday at one of the following locations: Watsonville, California, USA or Breda, Netherlands**• Establish and lead the Change Management global function providing company-wide direction, standards, and enablement for change management• Define and continuously improve the enterprise change management methodology, standards, and toolkits and ensure their adoption across initiatives• Provide governance and consultative partnership for strategic initiatives, including intake/prioritization, change impact assessment, integrated planning, and escalation support for high-risk adoption issues• Build change capability across the organization through coaching, facilitation, and training for leaders, managers, HR partners, and project teams• Establish metrics and reporting to measure adoption, readiness, and change outcomes; use insights to drive continuous improvement• Establish and run a global Change Management Community of Practice (CoP) to connect practitioners across geographies and business units, share best practices, develop common assets, and build alignment• Develop and deploy change management plans within an overall change management framework by assessing and diagnosing needs, executing plans, and measuring progress• Work collaboratively across business units, functions, and initiative leaders to prioritize and deliver stakeholder engagement/management, communications, training, and organizational transitions• Operate at the strategic and tactical levels across multiple functions and geographies.• Direct the efficient and effective resolution of complex or unusual business issues applying rigorous analytical thought and judgment to create a culture of continuous improvement related to people, processes and platforms• Recruit, onboard, and coach staff to ensure robust learning and career development consistent with the Company’s values and rapidly globalizing profile• Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large Candidate Profile• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, organizational development, communications, or related field (advanced degree preferred)• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP/CCMP, or e...