THE POSITION

You report functionally into the Manager of Talent & Learning within the HR organization and hierarchically into the Founding the Future programme. In this senior‐level role you lead complex change initiatives across Van Oord, together with various project teams and business owners. You bring structure, thoroughness and a human touch to transformations in processes, systems, roles, behaviours and culture.

YOUR IMPACT

You are responsible for the people‐side of change and driving the effectiveness of change management across Founding the Future projects or programs within the Van Oord organization.

You will:

Develop and implement change strategies based on methods such as Prosci/ADKAR
Translate change strategies into a practical blueprint and toolkit for projects to apply
Identify key stakeholders, assess change impact, evaluate readiness and manage resistance
Define success metrics, monitor progress, and steer corrective actions on the change roadmap with project teams and business owners
Design and oversee communication, training and interaction plans in collaboration with senior leadership
Understand business complexities impacted by change and validate if these require additional actions.
Coach senior leaders and colleagues to fulfil their roles and lead teams through change
Lead, mentor and coordinate

You operate at a strategic level yet stay connected to day‑to‑day change execution. You bring people along, maximize adoption and help realize return on investment.

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will be part of the HR organization (approx.130 FTE), embedded in a high‐energy, collaborative environment. You work closely with HR, project leads, senior management and external change partners. In your hierarchical role you feed directly into the Founding the Future transformation programme. You enjoy autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to shape large‐scale change across Van Oord.

ABOUT YOU

A degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field
A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in change management, organizational transformation or HR program leadership
Certified in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
Strong understanding of leadership, organizational design and system implementation
Proficient in project management tools and reporting on change metrics
Empathetic and human-centered, able to guide teams through complex transitions
Proficient in Dutch and English

WE OFFER

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of ‘building a better world for future generations’. Additionally, we offer you:

A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
Home working allowance (€2.40 per day)
Company car
Fixed expense allowance
32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective)
Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results
Attractive pension scheme
Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package)
Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz
Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association
Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling