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About The Role You ensure that change doesn’t remain on paper but truly works within the organization. With your sharp perspective on process governance and organizational design, you quickly identify where challenges lie: in steering, decision-making, processes, or behavior. You understand how organizations drive performance, know exactly where improvements are needed and how to make them happen. Together with your team, you help organizations translate their strategy into concrete structures and ways of working. This includes improving processes, sharpening governance, and establishing ways of working that actually deliver results. You bring structure to complexity and ensure that change is embedded in day-to-day operations. As a Consultant Strategy & Change Management, you will grow into a strong sparring partner for senior management and C-level executives as your experience develops. You move effortlessly between strategy and operations and know how to guide organizations through change. From strategy to effective processes, clear governance, and measurable outcomes, you make it tangible. Ready to make an impact where it really matters? We would love to meet you. Apply now Your role as Consultant Strategy & Change Management Analyze complex client challenges and translate them into concrete designs for process governance, organizational structures, and Target Operating Models. Drive improvements by designing and optimizing processes, governance, KPI structures, and decision-making frameworks. Support clients hands-on in improving their organization, from analysis to implementation and embedding in daily operations. Act as a sparring partner for senior management on organizational design, governance, and performance. Independently lead programs and projects focused on strategy execution and performance improvement, including team management. Actively contribute to commercial activities and help develop and expand client relationships. Share knowledge with colleagues and contribute to developing propositions and expertise. Coach and mentor (junior) colleagues in their development. Take initiative in internal activities and contribute to the growth of the organization. Who are you? You have a clear vision on how organizations translate strategy into effective governance and tangible results, and can apply this in complex environments. You combine strong conceptual thinking with the ability to translate it into practical models for governance, processes, and decision-making. You navigate easily across different organizational levels and guide stakeholders in decisions around design, governance, and performance. You have a proven track record in developing client relationships and expanding engagements, with a focus on impact and results. You are AI-literate and know how to leverage data and AI to enhance analyses and improve processes and governance challenges. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply, even if you do not meet all of the criteria listed above. What are we asking? Completed Master’s degree (WO level or equivalent). 3+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, implementation, and/or change projects. Proven experience in analyzing and improving process governance and organizational design (e.g. governance structures, operating models, KPI frameworks, process optimization). Strong ability to translate strategy into practical process design, governance, and decision-making. Experience with topics such as strategy execution, cost reduction, performance improvement, operating models, and process thinking. Structured, data-driven way of working with the ability to simplify complex organizations into clear governance and effective processes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Dutch and English. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply—even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed above. What are we offering? Attractive and comprehensive employment conditions: a salary up to €7,050, excluding holiday allowance, with variable compensation aligned with the responsibility and impact of your role, complemented by paid leave, mobility options, and a pension scheme. The best of two worlds: the intellectual sharpness and quality of a high end consultancy firm, combined with the agility and engagement of an entrepreneurial organization. Responsibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurship: from the very start, you take ownership in projects and client work, with plenty of room to take initiative, supported by experienced colleagues. A structured development cycle with coaching from partners and development coaches, offering strong growth and career opportunities Collaborating in an accessible environment: you work in a setting where decision making is close to the action and ideas quickly gain traction. Flexible working with strong connection: hybrid working is possible, combined with regular moments where we come together for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team activities such as inspiring sessions and the Highberg Festival. Apply now About The Culture Highberg is a European transformation consultancy. We support organizations in realizing their strategic ambitions by combining clear direction with execution. We believe sustainable change happens when deep expertise and human dynamics are in balance. That is why we work closely with our clients, not only as advisors, but as partners in realization. Our teams combine analytical depth with pragmatism and build solutions that not only work on paper, but above all in practice. Learn more about Highberg Want to know more? Would you like to learn more about this role or explore other opportunities within Highberg? Please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected]. Over Highberg Highberg is ontstaan uit negen boutique adviesbureaus, elk met expertise in organisatorische, digitale en duurzaamheidstransformaties. We zijn er trots op een B Corp-gecertificeerd bedrijf te zijn, omdat we ernaar streven om zorg te dragen voor onze planeet, de maatschappij en onze medewerkers. Werken bij Highberg Bij Highberg bevorderen we een ondersteunende en samenwerkende cultuur. Deze cultuur is gebaseerd op onze drie kernwaarden: Be Committed, Be Better en Be You. In 'Be Committed' streven collega's onvermoeibaar naar een blijvende positieve impact op onze klanten, de maatschappij en het milieu. We kenmerken ons door onze ondernemersgeest en onze gezamenlijke inzet voor het algehele succes van het bedrijf. 'Be Better' draait om ons geloof in continu leren en verbeteren, en we bieden je mogelijkheden om te groeien en je te ontwikkelen, zowel persoonlijk als professioneel. We streven naar de hoogste kwaliteits- en professionaliteitsnormen in alles wat we doen. En tot slot, maar zeker niet minder belangrijk, gaat, 'Be You' over het aanmoedigen om jezelf volledig te zijn op je werk, plezier te hebben en diversiteit en inclusie te omarmen. Wij streven ernaar om een persoonlijke band op te bouwen met onze klanten en collega's, en zo langdurige, vertrouwensvolle relaties op te bouwen.

Core Responsibilities

Analyze client challenges and design organizational structures, governance, processes, and operating models that translate strategy into measurable results. Lead improvement projects through implementation, advise senior leaders, develop client relationships, and coach colleagues.

Requirements

A completed master's degree and at least three years of relevant experience in consulting, implementation, or change projects are required. Candidates should have experience improving governance and organizational design, strong strategy-to-execution and analytical skills, and excellent written and spoken Dutch and English.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Mobility Options
• Pension Scheme
• Variable Compensation
• Coaching and Development Support
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Hybrid Working