Change Manager - BMD Experience

As a Change Manager specializing in Retail Buying, Merchandising, and Design (BMD), you will play a pivotal role in leading change initiatives that enhance our retail processes, strategies, and outcomes. With your expertise in BMD and proven change management skills, you will drive the successful implementation of initiatives aimed at optimizing our retail operations and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Buying, Merchandising, Design, Operations, and IT to identify areas for improvement and develop change strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of change initiatives related to retail buying, merchandising, and design, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.
• Assess organizational readiness for change, identify potential risks and barriers, and develop mitigation plans to drive successful implementation.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization to secure buy-in, foster collaboration, and drive alignment towards change objectives.
• Develop and deliver effective communication plans to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and motivated throughout the change process.
• Provide coaching, training, and support to employees impacted by change, fostering a culture of adaptability and resilience.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives, gathering feedback, analyzing performance metrics, and making adjustments as needed to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a subject matter expert on retail buying, merchandising, and design practices, providing guidance and expertise to support strategic decision-making and innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Retail Merchandising, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Desirable

• Additional course or certification in Change Management 
• Experience in the Retail sector 
• Certified functional consultant in any one specific domain

• Excellent client-facing skills
• People management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions
• Team work and emotional intelligence
• Good self-management – continuous performance is both a goal and a mind-set
• Has an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilance
• High value on openness and transparency

• Proven experience as a Change Manager or similar role, with a focus on retail buying, merchandising, and design (BMD) operations.
• In-depth knowledge of retail industry trends, best practices, and challenges, particularly in the areas of buying, merchandising, and design.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change, build consensus, and overcome resistance to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience with change management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Willingness to travel to Dublin weekly as required.

At Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and a substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.

We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help our you achieve a healthy work life balance.

By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ours peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV’s and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.