Leiden
7 Apr 2026
Transformation Lead – Employee Engagement & Organisational Change Management logo

Transformation Lead – Employee Engagement & Organisational Change Management

Swift

Transformation Lead – Employee Engagement & Organisational Change Management

Transformation Lead role focusing on employee engagement and organisational change management within a global financial messaging services provider. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end change delivery, developing change strategies, and building organisational change maturity. Requires extensive experience in large-scale organisational change within regulated environments.

HybridFull-timeSeniorChange ManagementOrganisational Change Management

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Extensive experience leading large-scale organisational change

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
change managementorganisational change managementemployee engagementstakeholder analysisimpact assessmentsreadiness planningchange strategieschange planschange communicationsengagement insights
Soft Skills
influenceanalytical capabilitycommunicationfacilitationpresentationstrategic thinkingsystems-orientedpragmaticdelivery-focusedresilientadaptableempatheticpeople-centredhigh integrity

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)
ProsciADKARKotterproject managemententerprise transformationtechnologyoperating modelcultureorganisational development

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end change delivery for strategic initiatives (e.g., digital transformation, operating model redesign, regulatory change, culture programs)
  • Develop and execute change strategies—including stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness planning
  • Apply recognised methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter) in designing change plans
  • Coach leaders and managers
  • Role model and lead change effectively
  • Define and deliver communication approaches that support the successful adoption of change initiatives
  • Translate change impacts, milestones, and expectations into clear, targeted messages for different audiences
  • Partner with leaders and Internal Communications to ensure consistent, timely, and credible change narratives
  • Use feedback and engagement insights to refine messaging and address adoption risks
  • Partner with HR and leaders to design programs that improve engagement, employee experience, and retention
  • Analyse engagement data and workforce insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Translate insights into targeted actions and measurable outcomes
  • Support cultural transformation aligned to Swift company values, leadership principles and risk, security, and compliance culture
  • Define success measures for change initiatives and track adoption, engagement, and realised business outcomes
  • Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, risks, and dependencies across the change portfolio
  • Provide clear, concise reporting and insight to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and required interventions
  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders
  • Develop clear and compelling communication strategies that support change adoption
  • Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and engagement forums across all levels
  • Establish and evolve change management frameworks, tools, and best practice guidance
  • Build organisational change maturity through coaching, training, and capability uplift initiatives
  • Act as a centre of expertise for change, supporting leaders and teams to deliver change effectively and consistently
Transformation LeadEmployee EngagementOrganisational Change ManagementHuman ResourcesFinancial ServicesChange ManagementLeadershipSeniorHybridNetherlands