Location :St. Louis MO
City :Chesterfield
State :Missouri (US-MO)
Country :United States (US)
Requisition Number :37741
Bunge has an exciting opportunity available for a Sr. Director, Strategy, Governance & Planning. In this role you will be part of a global team working on challenging, meaningful projects impacting core business activities. Since 1818, Bunge has been connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. Looking to the future, our ambition is to continuously reinvent ourselves, leveraging data to be at the forefront of analytics, technology and talent to accomplish our purpose in a better, faster and simpler way. Bunge is committed to operating and thriving in the digital world - creating world class agile teams where teammates are empowered and encouraged to collaborate and test and learn to succeed.
At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity to progress. Our hybrid work environment provides a balance of in office and remote work.
Most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
* Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
* Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
* Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably
Overview
The Organization Readiness and Change Management Director plays a crucial role within Bunge by leading and overseeing the implementation of organizational change initiatives. As part of the Business Technology organization and key leader on the enterprise transformation (Process & Systems) team, the Head of Organization Readiness and Change Management will report to the VP, Business Technology Planning & Services, collaborating closely with various teams such as Finance, Commercial, HR, Business Technology and Regional Operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global change management strategy and framework to be followed by Change Leads in each region (North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific), ensuring seamless transitions during organizational transformations.
- Lead and mentor a team of change management professionals accountable for leading and executing the transformation change and organization readiness plan in each region.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define change objectives, communicate the vision, and secure buy-in from stakeholders, including frequent updates to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Identify and assess potential risks and obstacles to change, developing mitigation plans to minimize disruption.
- Create and implement communication and training plans to ensure employees are prepared and equipped for change.
- Foster a culture of change readiness and adaptability within the organization.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in change management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 15 years of experience years of experience in change management or related roles. MBA or relevant master's degree is a plus.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing large, complex organizational change initiatives.
- Leading organization change for a large Merger or Acquisition preferred
- Expert knowledge of change management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience in the industry/sector is preferred but not required.
- Successful implementation of change initiatives within established timelines and budgets.
- High levels of employee engagement and adoption of change.
- Reduced resistance to change and increased change readiness within the organization.
- Positive feedback from stakeholders on the effectiveness of change management strategies.
- Measurable improvements in organizational performance and productivity resulting from change initiatives.
- Quarterly international travel required
Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
