Head of Transformation

As Transformation Lead Benelux, you will be part of the Benelux Management Team, reporting to the General Manager Benelux and with a dotted line to our Group Transformation Lead Europe. DLL Benelux has a long record of accomplishment in vendor finance with dedicated members that foster a magnificent work culture and an inclusive environment where you can be your best self and achieve ambitious goals.

As Transformation Lead Benelux, you will lead the local transformation initiatives within the Benelux region, owning the orchestration and execution of the Benelux transformation roadmap and ensuring alignment with regional and global transformation roadmaps of DLL. This role involves driving change management, overseeing project implementation, and collaborating with various departments to achieve business transformation objectives. In addition, the Transformation Lead Benelux is also responsible for the digital transformation of the Benelux organization, including all aspects of transitioning from analogue to digital way of doing business.

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Day to day:

• Develop and implement transformation strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. This includes setting clear priorities and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Lead change management initiatives to facilitate the adoption of new practices and processes. This involves orchestrating the local transformation plan, communicating the vision, addressing resistance, and ensuring stakeholders are on board.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including the local management team, local, regional and global members of DLL and external partners, to ensure alignment and support for transformation efforts.
• Monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives. This includes tracking the local transformation plan and its key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjusting as needed to stay on track.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and Operational Excellence. This involves analyzing current processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions following the lean six-sigma methodology.
• Lead and manage the Benelux transformation team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities. This includes setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with transformation initiatives. This involves conducting risk assessments, developing contingency plans, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Ensure that sufficient resources, including budget and personnel, are allocated to transformation projects. This involves working closely with other departments to secure the necessary support.
• Maintain open and effective communication channels with all stakeholders. This includes providing regular updates on progress, addressing concerns, and celebrating successes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization. This involves encouraging innovative ideas, experimenting with innovative approaches, and learning from both successes and failures.

All members enjoy

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
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Essentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Fluent/Native level of English and Dutch.
• 5-10 years of experience in a management-level role with experience being part of a Management Team.
• Proven experience in leading complex transformation projects within local and/or corporate environment, including experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management performance monitoring and execution, with the ability to align transformation vision with organizational goals.
• Experience working within any Scaled Agile Framework with a desire for knowledge on the Simplify@Scale framework (a.k.a. the Spotify model).
• Experience working in an international environment and navigating compliance, privacy, risk, legal, data privacy and information security issues.
• Proven record of accomplishment of managing and leading teams, with strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management

Additional information:

• This role requires occasional travel within the Benelux region
• The Transformation Lead Benelux will be part of the Benelux Management Team and have a dual reporting line (matrix) to the General Manager Benelux and the Group Transformation Lead Europe.

Choose wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL

Settling in

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to know:

• Deadline for application: July 6th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
• DLL’s referral program applies
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• For more information, please contact our Talent acquisition partner Pim Meeuwis via pim.meeuwis@dllgroup.com

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DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.