Change, Communication & Engagement Manager

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Continue your career at Givaudan as a Change, Communication and Engagement Manager

We are looking for a Change, Communication and Engagement Manager to join our international team in Budapest. In this unique position, you will ensure that the change management, communications and engagement activities are performed in a way that results in an informed and engaged organization. You will be reporting directly to the head of the Budapest Delivery Center (DC).

Main responsibilities:

Define and execute Change, Communication and Engagement (CCE) strategy:

• Define and execute local communication and engagement plan for Budapest including regular updates, content development, channel management

• Collaborate with CCE network and leadership team to improve flow of information within GBS, leveraging on existing Budapest and cross DC channels and identifying new opportunities

• Implement coordinated CCE approach for cross DC initiatives at the local level with the involvement of and alignment with necessary stakeholder groups

• Create, execute, and measure local comms and engagement plan for project initiatives

• Accompany the center employees through global GBS and corporate changes as identified in cooperation with GBS leadership team

• Actively contribute to the co-creation of CCE methodology enhancements, approaches for cross center initiatives based on local needs, best practice experience (i.e. EES CCE plan)

Manage the Committees in the DC:

• Ensure the smooth operations of committees

• Support the creation of the environment for committees to excel, remain relevant and sustainable within the delivery center

• Stimulate and support cross collaboration between committees when appropriate

• Be a focal point for all communications and engagement activities of the committees 

Drive purpose-related activities in the GBS at local and global level:

• Coordinate purpose related activities at the cross DC level based on existing framework

• Support the definition of a Purpose vision and evolve the roadmap accordingly 

• Ensure delivery against existing roadmap

• Ensure connection between corporate, cross GBS and local purpose related campaigns and activities and track related measures

Your background and competencies:

• Demonstrated (3+ years of) expertise in Change, Communications and Engagement

• Experience with change management concepts & best practices such as Prosci/Adkar

• Fluent English language knowledge

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills

• Ability to build connections, proactivity and independence

Our benefits:

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Great compensation package including bonus and cafeteria

• Private health insurance

• Career development opportunities

• Extended yearly health check

• Free coffee/tea

• Access to exclusive perfumes & employee shop with discounts

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
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