Transformation Manager

Job Description:

Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring for a Transformation Manager to join our Transformation Team in London.

Purpose of the Role

As Transformation Manager you’ll be responsible for supporting and coordinating the delivery of business transformation projects. You will support the Head of Transformation to work with the other Global Business Operations Leadership to execute the strategic transformation agenda and deliver the business’ cross-functional strategic agenda. The role will involve interacting with dentsu’s global matrix management structure, working closely with Global and Regional Business Leads, Business Functions and Third Party Suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with our global network of project & change management professionals to support transformation programmes and other initiatives 
• Support the creation of Dentsu Group Management Board (GMB) and Business Operations Committee (BOC) materials as part of monthly Business Operations Leadership team and Global Executive reviews 
• Support the portfolio management of key strategic transformation programmes, coordinating the prioritisation of activity against our capacity and capability, working in collaboration cross-functional teams 
• Support management and governing of global strategic investment funds allocation and tracking 

• Respond to requests from the global leadership to help them navigate immediate business challenges and requirements.

Qualifications + Skills

• Experience (7-10 years) working within large, complex global organisations, with proven recent experience of project managing a complex transformation
• This can include experience gained working in a leading management consultancy working across a wide range transformation, strategy and change projects.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to quick analyse and interpret large sets of complex data to draw key insights, provide a clear point of view and recommendations
• Strong financial modelling skills (e.g. creating and managing detailed financial models, able to scenario analysis, forecast cost/benefit impacts, track performance, visualise data and outputs effectively) and have an attention to detail 
• Active monitoring, identification and proactive management of programme key risks and issues 
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders across the business to understand their needs, manage expectations, influence and ensure alignment with project objectives with the ability to shape and define deliverables suitable for a senior audience 

What we offer

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. You can expect to be in the office 3-4 times a month as needed. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs including.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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Location:

London

Brand:

Global Business Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent