It is Unilever’s in-house centre of business partnering and operational excellence in the area of finance services, supply chain, customs, procurement, integrated planning and performance delivery. There are 300 people in Katowice Hub.
The modern Katowice Hub office, whose interiors were designed according to the principles of sustainable development, is located in the city centre of Katowice, Poland.
We are working in the hybrid way to use the time spent in the office to influence collaboration and straighten the team spirit, using special designed for this purpose office areas.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the UniOps Transformation and Change CoE Lead is to lead the development and implementation of transformation and change strategies across UniOps globally. This role is crucial in ensuring that transformation initiatives are aligned with the organization's strategic goals and are executed effectively to achieve sustainable change.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Strategic Alignment and Planning, Work with Strategy and Portfolio Owner to turn strategic priorities into a transformation & change plan
Develop and establish best practices and frameworks for Transformation and Change.
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and drive key transformation initiatives. Also to avoid duplication of efforts and maximise efficiency and identify capacity constraints and create mitigation plans, including escalation plans to Strategy & Portfolio Owner
Establish and implement a clear change management process across UniOps to ensure consistency and effectiveness in managing change.
Oversee a team of change management professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
Monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Identify and mitigate risks associated with transformation and change projects.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Experience & Qualifications
Working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards
Experience collaborating and stakeholder managing senior leadership (e.g.CETO, CFO, CEO)
Change & Project Management Skills
Led transformation initiatives in large, complex organisations
SKILLS
Strategic Thinking & Agility
Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable with principles of agility and working in dynamic environments
Strong collaboration skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Change Management
Project management
Problem solving
Effective prioritization and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Unilever Behaviors
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
TALENT CATALYST:Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential.Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.
CONSUMER LOVE:Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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