Strategic Change Lead – Transformation Programme (6 Months)

Korn Ferry; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an experienced Change Manager to support a key business transformation initiative in Cork, Ireland. The role requires engaging with stakeholders, driving change activities, and operating confidently at executive level.

The successful candidate will combine strong change management expertise with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring adoption of initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering change management initiatives within complex organisations.
• Ability to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business transformation, technology change or organisational change programmes.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results to tight timelines.
• Change management certification would be advantageous (Prosci, APMG or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management strategies and plans.
• Assess organisational impacts and create mitigation plans to support successful change adoption.
• Engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business, including executive leadership.
• Deliver clear and compelling communications to support transformation objectives.
• Identify and manage change risks and stakeholder resistance.
• Facilitate workshops, engagement sessions and awareness activities.
• Support business readiness and adoption planning.
• Monitor change effectiveness and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Collaborate closely with project and programme teams to align change initiatives with wider business objectives.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Facilitation

Education

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking an experienced Change Manager to support a key business transformation initiative in Cork, Ireland. The role requires engaging with stakeholders, driving change activities, and operating confidently at executive level.

The successful candidate will combine strong change management expertise with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring adoption of initiatives.