Operations Assessment Center 2023

Job description

Change Management Lead

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Are you passionate about change management, digital transformation, and the beauty industry?

Then L'Oréal Research & Innovation might be exactly the place you have always been looking for!

For more than hundred years, L’Oréal believes  that beauty needs Science . In a world now  transformed by digital technology  and the emergence of  new scientific Domains,  we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the  new consumer expectations all over the world . Science & Technology are allowing us to invent  safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products   and experiences  that will change people’s lives. 

L’Oréal R&I has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 3800 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, opened to the world. 

The C hange Management Lead, N. Asia will be responsible for leading the implementation of digital transformation initiatives across the product innovation & development department of L’Oréal R&I in N. Asia. This role requires a strong understanding of digital, data, project management skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of change management principles and methodologies, including Agile methodology, and the ability to manage change initiatives from inception to successful completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Change Management leader to make a significant impact on the success of our digital transformation at L’Oréal R&I. Join a team of game-changers and be a part of a team that creates the beauty that moves the world through digital transformation.

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YOU WILL…

·  Lead end-to-end change management initiatives to enable new ways of working that support our researchers through data, digital and lab automation technology, from initiative framing to implementation
·  Develop and implement communication plans to engage stakeholders and build support for change initiatives

·  Ensure that local and regional change management activities and digital transformation initiatives are aligned with global digital transformation department’s overall strategy and goals

·  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as the digital transformation and human resources departments, to identify and mitigate risks associated with change initiatives

·  Provide coaching and support to R&I employees during the transition to a new way of working based on data, digital and technology using the Agile methodology

·  Coordinate with HR to develop training and development programs to support the adoption of new processes and technology

·  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management initiatives and make recommendations for improvement

·  Stay up to date on best practices in digital transformation and incorporate new approaches into ongoing initiatives

YOU HAVE…

·  Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD. degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Biology, Chemistry, or other scientific field

·  3-5+ years of experience in change management, with a focus on digital transformation initiatives, preferably inside a multinational, internationally operating company

·  Proven track record of leading change management in a fast-paced, complex digital or R&D environment, using agile methodologies

·  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

·  Deep knowledge of change management methodologies and principles, as well as experience with agile methodologies

·  Strong understanding of digital technologies and their applications, preferably with experience in the cosmetics industry

·  Fluency in English, and Japanese or Mandarin Chinese preferred

YOU ARE…

·  Be passionate about the beauty industry and digital transformation

·  Interested in research and innovation to create game-changing beauty products and services

·  Full of entrepreneurial ideas to drive change within the organization

·  Open-minded and collaborative

·  Seeking excellence in the projects you work on, from conception to implementation