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Job Description

About the job Please note that fluency in Dutch is mandatory for this role. Are you ready to lead real change? At Valcon, we are looking for experienced candidates in the Change Management & Leadership domain. Besides a proven track record in this domain, we value strong team players with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to carry out great ideas in practice. When you have highly developed analytical and conceptual thinking skills and when you can easily draw insights and conclusions from complex matters, we’d love to meet you. What will you do? Your primary focus lies in the end-to-end change process, in which expectation management and the acceptance of a new way of work in an organisation are crucial. Collaborating closely with our clients, you set and execute on the change management & leadership strategy to enable business transformations. You will play a pivotal role in advancing Valcon’s capabilities, with a strong emphasis on the People & Organisational Transformation competence team. Your responsibilities will include: Managing organisational changes, from the implementation of new technologies and new business models to the optimisation of processes. Translating customer needs into implementation strategies with suitable deliverables. Convincing senior stakeholders of the need and criticality of change management and leadership. Acting as change lead of one or more project teams. Managing stakeholders from entire organisations and acting as sparring partner for (senior) management. Conduct Quality Assurance role on Change management & Leadership related topics on several projects. Building and maintaining a relevant network with current and new customers. Managing and guiding consultants during projects and in their personal development. Building and promoting ‘Valcon’; focus on expanding the People & Organisational Transformation competence team, and primary Change Management & Leadership. What do you bring to the table? A completed bachelor’s and master’s degree with a numerical component. At least 5 years of relevant work experience including experience in consultancy. At least 3 years of experience with applying a structured approach at Change Management & Leadership projects at clients. Prosci certification is a pre. Our integrated transformation projects connect strategy, data, AI and organisational change. An interest in data, AI and the organisational side of transformation is therefore essential. Understanding of the important developments in the market and at our clients from a Change Management & Leadership perspective. Strong personality; you can retain your point of view while managing difficult stakeholders. Real team-player with excellent communication & analytical skills. Commercial expertise; experience in building and maintaining customer relationships. Fluent in Dutch and English. What do we offer you? Personal development: a tailor-made growth path with training, courses, certification and mentoring by experienced colleagues. An innovative work environment: collaborate with a team of experts pushing boundaries in data, technology, and consulting. Immediate impact and responsibility: you’ll make a difference for our clients from day one and are entrusted with responsibilities that challenge you to bring the best out of yourself. Inspiring work culture: a supportive, flexible, and no-nonsense environment that fosters your growth and fully allows you to be yourself. Additionally, we offer: Competitive and transparent salary according to our pay structure, an annual bonus (depending on seniority level, individual performance, and company results), and a monthly expense allowance of €95. A company car or mobility budget. A workplace that prioritises and respects your work-life balance (for example by offering you the option of taking a sabbatical or expand the number of holidays per year). An affordable sports membership that allows you to participate in 50 different sports offered by over 10,000 partners. The opportunity to work remotely from abroad for 10 days per year. A vibrant community that organises both professional and social events. Ready to apply? Has the above sparked your interest and are you ready to join our innovative and impactful environment? And do our core values - Together, Joy, Curious, Can do, and Integrity - resonate with you? Our recruitment team would be happy to hear from you! Apply with the button on this page or get in touch with our recruitment team to schedule a coffee meeting at our office first.

Core Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end change management and leadership work for client transformations, including developing and executing change strategies, guiding project teams, managing stakeholders, and assuring the quality of change-related work. Help grow Valcon’s People & Organisational Transformation practice by developing consultants, building client relationships, and promoting the firm’s capabilities.

Requirements

Applicants need bachelor’s and master’s degrees with a numerical component, at least five years of relevant experience including consultancy, and at least three years applying structured change management and leadership approaches in client projects; Prosci certification is preferred. Fluency in Dutch and English, strong analytical and communication skills, commercial relationship-building experience, and an interest in data, AI, and organisational transformation are required.

Benefits

• Personal Development And Mentoring
• Training And Certification
• Innovative Work Environment
• Immediate Impact And Responsibility
• Flexible And Supportive Work Culture
• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Monthly Expense Allowance
• Company Car Or Mobility Budget
• Work-Life Balance
• Sabbatical Option
• Additional Holiday Option
• Affordable Sports Membership
• Remote Work From Abroad For 10 Days Per Year
• Professional And Social Events