Director, Change Management Lead

Director, Change Management Lead (UK/Hybrid) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Lead Change. Empower Progress. Drive Transformation. Are you passionate about delivering impactful change in a dynamic, global organisation? We’re looking for a Change Management Lead to drive strategic transformation across our operations, with a focus on high-priority, business-critical programs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead change management initiatives that influence key business functions and shape how we evolve. If you’re an experienced change leader who thrives on building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and driving enterprise-wide capability, we’d love to hear from you. What will you be doing? Design and implement change management strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects and global regions. Collaborate with senior business leaders and stakeholders to embed change and support capability development. Guide leaders through transformation, helping them build the skills needed to lead change effectively. Track, assess, and communicate changes across your portfolio, aligning change efforts with project timelines and interdependencies. Partner with Internal Communications and cross-functional teams to engage employees and ensure successful adoption. Translate complex project data into clear, impactful visuals and messaging tailored to executive audiences. Champion change management awareness and maturity across the business. Support internal change practice development and knowledge sharing. What will you need to be successful? Director level experience in change management, ideally within large, complex, global organisations. A Bachelor\’s degree preferred & big four background preferred Strong ability to communicate and influence at all levels, including executive stakeholders. Experience managing change portfolios with multiple interdependencies across regions and functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for visual storytelling. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Familiarity with financial processes and terminology is a plus. You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website Your Future: annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible approach Your Wellbeing: private health care with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our talent community. We\’re more than just a company – we\’re a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You Unlimited , life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our new website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our talent community . We\’re more than just a company – we\’re a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You . Unlimited . , life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our new website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr