Are you our new Change Management Excellence Manager?

The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is the market leader in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks, rolling equipment, and breakbulk to customers all over the world. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is committed to being in the forefront of the green transition and aims to be carbon-neutral already by 2040 (read more about this in our sustainability pledge and the annual report).

The company operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes across six continents, a global inland distribution network, 66 processing centers, and eight marine terminals.

With the head office in Oslo, Norway, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group has around 9,500 employees in 28 countries worldwide.

What we’re looking for

To help us reach our goals, we are strengthening the Change Management Team in the Corporate Development Office (CDO), tasked with driving strategic change across the organization. The Change Management Excellence team is at the heart of our transformation efforts, leading, developing and implementing change management strategies that support successful adoption of key initiatives across the business.

To thrive in this role, we believe you have experience in leading change management and organizational development, you are an excellent communicator and have strong interpersonal skills. As a Change Management Excellence Manager you will report to Senior Manager Change Management Excellence and work closely with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

What you’ll do

• Demonstrated experience driving change in digital environments, including technology adoption, digital ways of working, and data-enabled decision-making.

• Change Management Strategy -- Develop and execute change strategies aligned with the company’s overall goal, establish best practices, and provide leadership to ensure successful implementation.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment -- Advise senior leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Operations, Communications), and drive alignment with business priorities.

• Communication, Training & Culture -- Lead communication and training initiatives to support change adoption, partnering with HR and Communications to foster an agile and innovative culture.

• Measurement & Continuous Improvement -- Define success metrics, monitor adoption, gather feedback, and refine change strategies based on performance data and industry best practices.

• Governance & Best Practices -- Ensure structured change management frameworks, methodologies, and governance to drive consistency and effectiveness across the organization.

• Occasional travel may be required.

What you’ll need

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field.

• 6 + years of experience in change management, project management, organizational development, or business transformation.

• Certification in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) is a plus.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Experience in large-scale organizational change, digital transformation, or process optimization initiatives.

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we're not just looking for a perfect requirement match - we're searching for passionate individuals with unique perspectives. Since we are looking for the best talents to join our company, we want to address a common concern: research shows that women and members of minority groups often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement - give us the opportunity to decide if that's the case! Your experience and enthusiasm matter more than checking every box, and we'd love to have you on board! Benefits

• Terms and compensation at a competitive level.

• A great opportunity for development in a global company.

• Modern office facilities at Lysaker with top-notch in-house canteen with subsidized lunch and available free parking.

• Sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, running, sailing, kayaking, pilates, football, theatre, concert tickets, etc.)

• Social events year-round (e.g., wine tasting, cooking classes, yoga, dance, rock-climbing lessons, etc.)

• Company cabins in Norway and abroad.

• Premium health and group life insurance, including access to online medical services.

• A great pension scheme.

• Paid parental leave and compassionate leave.

• Flexible working conditions with a hybrid work setup.

How to Apply

Is the Change Management Excellence Manager role the right one for you? We are Excited to hear from you!

Apply now or before April 26th. At Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group, we champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to foster a culture where every individual feels valued and welcomed.