Director, Change Management, Operating Model and Organisational Design

Worley; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Canada seeks a Director, Change Management, Operating Model and Organisational Design to lead strategic transformation initiatives across the business. You will shape change strategies, embed transformation and drive sustainable performance in collaboration with senior leaders.

The role requires senior leadership experience, deep expertise in operating model design, and the ability to guide complex programmes through ambiguity while delivering measurable outcomes across functions and

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across behavioural change and enterprise transformation.
• Experience leading operating model and organisation design initiatives in a complex organisation.
• Ability to engage and influence senior and executive stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, facilitation and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management strategies, plans and initiatives across defined areas or projects.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for change aligned with priorities.
• Lead operating model and organisation design initiatives for transformation.
• Oversee development and execution of policies and programmes for evolving needs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver transformation outcomes.
• Provide leadership to direct and indirect teams with accountability.
• Manage multiple complex change initiatives, directly or through others.
• Partner with senior leaders on matters influencing performance.
• Provide strategic advice and coaching to leaders facing significant change.
• Contribute to systems and tools that improve change effectiveness.

Skills

Senior leadership

Change management

Operating model

Organisation design

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Coaching

Influencing

Ambiguity management

Education

University degree in Organisational Development or related field

Job description

About The Job

We’re looking for a Director, Change Management, Operating Model and Organisational Design to provide senior leadership across strategic transformation initiatives. In this influential role, you will shape and implement change strategies that strengthen organisational performance and deliver sustainable behavioural, cultural and operational outcomes.

About The Job

We’re looking for a Director, Change Management, Operating Model and Organisational Design to provide senior leadership across strategic transformation initiatives. In this influential role, you will shape and implement change strategies that strengthen organisational performance and deliver sustainable behavioural, cultural and operational outcomes. Working across a defined business area, function, location or major project, you will establish a clear vision for change, lead delivery through direct and indirect teams, and partner with senior stakeholders to embed transformation across the organisation.

Who We Are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now. Leveraging our extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery capabilities, we help customers navigate complexity, meet today’s needs and transition towards more sustainable solutions.

What You’ll Do

As Director, Change Management, Operating Model and Organisational Design, you will:

• Lead the implementation of change management strategies, plans and initiatives across defined business areas, functions, locations or projects.
• Develop and communicate a compelling vision and direction for change activities aligned with organisational priorities.
• Lead operating model and organisation design initiatives that enable strategic transformation and improved business performance.
• Oversee the development and execution of objectives, policies, procedures and programmes that support evolving business needs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver transformation outcomes extending beyond the immediate function or business area.
• Provide leadership to direct and indirect teams, creating clarity, accountability and opportunities for capability development.
• Manage multiple complex change initiatives simultaneously, either directly or through others.
• Partner with senior and executive leaders on matters that influence operational performance and business outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice, facilitation and coaching to support leaders and teams through significant organisational change.
• Contribute to systems, processes and tools that improve change effectiveness and strengthen organisational capability.
• Ensure transformation initiatives are effectively adopted, embedded and sustained across the business.

What You’ll Have

• A university degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Organisational Development, Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Change Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant senior leadership experience across behavioural change, cultural change and enterprise transformation.
• Demonstrated experience leading operating model and organisation design initiatives in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to engage, advise and influence senior and executive stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, influencing, facilitation and coaching capabilities.
• The ability to translate organisational strategy into practical and sustainable transformation outcomes.
• Sound judgement, resilience and credibility, with a demonstrated ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A collaborative leadership style supported by strong accountability and commercial awareness.
• The ability to lead effectively through ambiguity, complexity and competing organisational priorities.

Why you should apply

• Lead high-impact transformation initiatives across critical areas of the business.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape organisational strategy, capability and performance.
• Influence operating model and organisation design decisions within a complex global organisation.
• Work within a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on engagement, innovation and sustainable impact.
• Build and enhance enterprise change capability while contributing to the transformation of the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. That’s why we focus on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and is heard.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment or accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Ready to make a difference?

If you have the leadership experience, strategic perspective and change expertise to shape sustainable organisational transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

• Please note that applicants will need to possess valid working rights for the United States or Australia to be considered for this role.