Lead Change Manager F/M

???? What we believe in

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2023, Sonepar achieved sales of €33.3 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. At the core of this evolution is an omnichannel blueprint, meticulously crafted and brought to life by a robust digital task force of 300 specialists, further bolstered by an additional 70 champions in our operating companies.

Sonepar’s 45 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.

We believe that the power of connection extends beyond business interactions – it’s about creating a sustainable legacy for future generations and ensuring that our impact on the planet is both meaningful and positive.

???? How will you shape our tomorrow?

To replace a maternity leave, we are looking for a Lead Change manager who will be responsible and accountable at the global level for managing and maintaining the Change Management (CM) function and aspects regarding the roll-out of our Transformation in our operating companies.

Our ambition is to go beyond the solution to embrace the Transformation in Sonepar. The Lead Change Management operates in a multi-cultural global environment and will have to accommodate the needs of several markets, as well as different regional and local differences (often simultaneously) 

The Lead Change Management is positioned within the Transformation & Adoption team (direct customer interaction via digital channels) but will act in an Omni-experience environment working closely with other Stream leads, Product teams, the Associate Experience Team (customer interaction via our customer facing associates) and Business Transformation Office. 

Your mission will be to:

• apply a structured methodology and lead the global Change management & Adoption framework (execution of change management Spark Adoption stream), manage it in long-term plan and maintain it.
• leverage the change management methodology, process, and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes induced by the Transformation initiatives.
• support the transformation programs in Sonepar and spread the CM strategy to make each program a real success
• build, support and develop a network of Change & Adoption practitioners at Group level to define a common and shared framework and implement a governance to better accompany OpCos and HQ in their Digital Transformation.
• dialog with group and local stakeholders, contributing to support countries sponsors, sales & marketing teams to prepare and deploy properly the CM strategy
• manage the change portfolio and allocate the right Change FTE for leveraging the method

???? Dive into Our Omnichannel Realm! Experience the pulse of innovation at the heart of Sonepar’s Digital Factory. Discover where creativity meets cutting-edge technology and where visionary minds forge the future of the electrical B2B sector.

???? https://www.sonepar.com/en/about/digital-transformation

⭐ The experience you bring:

• Experience and knowledge of Change Management activities, including Digital deployments.
• Experience in large multi-national organizations with matrix structure.
• Good understanding of the B2B industry and challenges.
• Expertise in Change Management and Transformation methods, approaches, and tools (A Prosci certification is a nice to have)
• Fluent written and spoken English and preferably French proficiency.

???? Work Mode & Location:

• Hybrid: 2 days in Paris (20ème, 8ème)
• Some international travel for a global touch (Europe, and North America)

???? Benefits that await you:

• Solidarity Action Days’, two to three days each year dedicated to community service and promoting togetherness.
• Workshops on diversity topics provide associates with insights into the myriad cultures and backgrounds that make up our team.
• Mandatory diversity training for all staff members.
• We also prioritize a well-organized and ergonomic workstation to cater to the varied needs of our associates.
• Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer two days of homeoffice along with flexibility in schedules, always emphasizing understanding and empathy in our approach.

Do you have the will to dare? Then, join and build a better future with us!

Recruitment process

• First call with HR (30 mn)
• Exchange with a peer
• Interview with N+1 (Teams – 1 hour)
• Interview with HR

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. Don’t hold back because you feel you don’t tick every box. At Sonepar, we value your skills, your passion and if your career journey has had remarkable twists and turns, it only adds to your unique story. We ensure we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for their uniqueness. Regardless of physical abilities, office requirements, gender, sexual orientation, academic backgrounds or other diversity dimensions, every position at Sonepar is open to individuals who share our core values and engagements. We aim to ensure our job listings resonate with everyone and truly represent the diversity we embrace and we are proud to have the GEEIS Label (Gender Equality for European & International Standard) and to be partner of AGEFIPH (Association de Gestion du Fonds pour l’Insertion Professionnelle des Personnes Handicapées)

You are interested in this challenge? Then join and build a better future with us!

More information on Sonepar:

Website : www.sonepar.com

Twitter: @sonepar

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar/ 

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