Director Change Management

Overview

Director MENA - Technology & Digital Contracts / Outsourced Recruitment - Salt Middle East

Director - Change Management - 12 Month Contract in Riyadh

Contract Type: 12 Month Contract - Outsourced Consultancy Engagement

Languages: Arabic & English (bilingual proficiency required)

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Change Management to lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive Change Management strategy for a high-impact organizational transformation. This role will partner closely with the Strategy & Transformation, Employee Engagement, and Corporate Communications teams to drive the successful rollout of a new corporate strategy and organizational structure.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of delivering regional and local change management initiatives across government, semi-government, and private sector environments. They will be an expert in best-practice change management models, able to combine technical knowledge with exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to ensure seamless adoption and measurable success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Change Management Strategy and roadmap aligned with the organization's new strategy and structure.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments, mapping, and needs analyses to inform strategy design.
• Recommend and implement best-practice frameworks, such as Prosci ADKAR, Kotter 8 Steps, Burke-Litwin, Kubler-Ross, or McKinsey 7S, customized to the organization's unique needs.
• Define Change KPIs and establish systems to monitor and measure progress throughout the implementation journey.

Implementation & Execution

• Lead the delivery of a Change Management plan and sector-specific roadmaps, incorporating timelines, milestones, communication channels, and risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Engagement, and Corporate Communications teams to ensure clear and consistent messaging and leadership alignment.
• Design and deliver engaging change-related events that inspire employees and foster ownership of the transformation journey.

Knowledge Transfer & Capability Building

• Build a Change Management toolkit for continued use by Strategy & Transformation teams.
• Provide coaching, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions to internal teams, embedding a culture of change readiness.
• Develop pre- and post-change impact assessments to track the effectiveness of initiatives and guide continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive Change Management Strategy, including assessment of people, processes, information, and technology impacts.
• Organization-wide and sector-specific Change Management plans and roadmaps, including capability-building strategies.
• Change Management event program and detailed designs for multi-level engagement.
• A best-practice toolkit tailored to organizational needs.
• Leadership scripts and messages to support consistent communication.
• Pre- and post-change impact assessment tools to measure success and ROI.
• Workshops and coaching sessions for Strategy and Transformation teams to build internal change capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Change Management, Organizational Development, or an MBA with a concentration in Change Management.
• 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in the design and implementation of enterprise-wide change programs.
• Demonstrated success in regional and local markets, with strong experience in government, semi-government, and private sectors.
• Expertise in applying change management models such as Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, Burke-Litwin, Kubler-Ross, or McKinsey 7S.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills (Arabic and English), with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex environments with multiple workstreams.
• Strong understanding of cultural dynamics in change adoption within the region.
• Proven ability to design and deliver measurable, high-impact change initiatives.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Consulting, Project Management, and Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services

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