Job Description
You will work closely with the programme team, key stakeholders of the programme (including the members of the Executive Leadership Group such as the Lead Partner for Commercial Discipline and the Global Chief Finance Officer), and with impacted colleagues, including partners.
This role will lead a team of change, communication and training leads and their sub-teams and may manage third party suppliers.
Who you will work with
You will be part of the global Change Management function, with a primary reporting line to the Global Head of Change Management.
You will have a project reporting line to the Finance ERP Programme Director and will sit as part of the leadership team for the programme.
You will be a trusted advisor to the Finance ERP Sponsors, including the Global Chief Financial Officer and the Global Chief Technology Officer.
You will work closely with the programme team, key stakeholders of the programme, and with impacted colleagues, including partners.
You may be required to manage third-party suppliers or contractors in relation to change management delivery.
What you will be responsible for
The Global Senior Change Lead will lead the Change Management workstream on this complex transformation programme, working as a strategic advisor to the Global Chief Financial Officer and the ERP Programme Director.
They will create and deliver a change management strategy and plan that will drive high engagement and deliver new ways of working across Finance and key stakeholders, including partners across the global firm.
They will influence the strategy and plan of the ERP Programme and the global Finance function to create a shift in behaviours, mindset and culture in line with the transformation vision.
They will manage people-related risks and dependencies in relation to the ERP programme.
This role will lead a team, including direction of sub-team leaders.
What you will do
• Creation of the change management strategy (change, comms and training) for the ERP Programme that will deliver high engagement, high adoption and that will realise the intended benefits / KPIs of the ERP programme and the firm's strategy
• Direction of a team to deliver the change strategy
• Senior stakeholder engagement, including with members of the firm's Executive Leadership Group, strategic committees and regional leadership forums, as well as with partners, directors and heads of functions
• Management of people risks in relation to the ERP programme
• Advisory and coaching of leadership
• Business Readiness Assessment, including sentiment and behavioural readiness for "go live"
• Change capacity planning and advising the firm's leadership groups on change load and how to mitigate it
• Create a high performing team culture, with a growth mindset
• Negotiate with big 4 consultancy providers as appropriate
• Ensure alignment with other large transformation programmes within the firm
Company Description
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
As a truly integrated, global law firm, Clifford Chance has had a single global practice management system and centralised finance operations for many years. However, business dynamics have changed, especially in the last five years. Rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence mean that it is more imperative than ever that the firm invests in its core technology platforms to meet our growth ambitions and to continue to deliver world class service to our clients.
To realise these ambitions, a comprehensive Finance Transformation programme has been initiated to deliver the roadmap of transformational change needed to evolve our finance operations in line with technology and our clients. Central to this will be the leadership team that will be established to deliver our finance transformation strategy. This role is a key component of this leadership team.
The Global Senior Change Lead will lead the Change Management workstream on this complex transformation programme. Working with the Global Chief Financial Officer and the ERP Programme Director, they will create the change management strategy to drive high engagement and deliver new ways of working across the Finance function and with key stakeholders across the global firm.
