Senior Change Manager

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time. Cochlears mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to peoples lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing. 3 month contract (possible extension) Immediate interview and start Flexible working arrangement (possible 3 / 4 days per week) Cochlear is seeking a Senior Change Manager to lead the planning and execution of change management strategies for a key project. This role is critical to ensuring that change impacts are effectively identified, assessed and managed to support the successful delivery of project outcomes. You will work closely with stakeholders to align change initiatives with both project goals and Cochlear's broader strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement: Align project goals with stakeholder expectations through analysis and interviews. Impact Assessment: Identify and assess change impacts to support smooth transitions. Strategy Development: Create and implement tailored change management plans. Communication & Engagement: Deliver clear targeted messaging to internal and external audiences. Leadership & Advisory: Guide change initiatives and support project teams. Risk Mitigation: Address people-side risks and resistance with proactive strategies. Readiness & Evaluation: Assess readiness and present actionable insights. Reporting: Keep senior leaders informed on progress and challenges. Training Oversight: Manage training needs and mitigate related risks. Adoption & Measurement: Track change adoption and effectiveness. Platform Management: Ensure consistent communication across all channels. Minimum Qualifications Min 5 years experience as a change manager Strong background in enterprise applications and IT project implementations. Understanding of Agile ways of working. Demonstrated ability to work across complex highly regulated environments. Certified in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI). Experience leading change for major platforms: ERP (SAP Oracle), CRM (Salesforce), Manufacturing & Supply Chain (Oracle Windchill) and Digital Transformation (AWS, Salesforce Commerce). Background in medical devices or healthcare regulatory environments will be highly regarded For more information please contact Ralph on If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear please start your application by clicking the apply button below. How we recognise your contribution At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments then we have several programs in place to support you. For more information about Life at Cochlear visit #J-18808-Ljbffr