We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.
At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.
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We are seeking a proactive and strategic Lead Change and Risk Manager to spearhead organizational change initiatives and lead risk mitigation efforts across our battery cell factory ramp-up. This role will manage a team and ensure transformation efforts are delivered smoothly, sustainably, and with minimal disruption.
- Lead and manage the roll-out of an international full-sized battery cell factory in coordination with the Head of Project Management.
- Address problems through change and risk management and contingency planning and presenting solutions and/or alternatives to Head of Project Management and/or other management members.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of integrated risk and change management frameworks, managing a team to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, while proactively managing change impacts across teams and departments.
- Lead the design and execution of change management plans, including stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, training, and adoption support.
- Ensure team readiness through assessments and feedback loops, adjusting strategies to maximize change effectiveness.
- Manage and oversee structured risk and change tracking systems, ensuring team accountability for documentation of mitigation actions, lessons learned, and change outcomes.
- Ensure change initiatives are embedded into project planning and execution through collaboration with project managers and functional leads.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of integrated reports, coordinating team input to communicate risk exposures, change progress, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
- Monitor KPIs related to risk control effectiveness and change adoption, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Lead the team in incident response and crisis management planning, ensuring organizational resilience and readiness.
- Champion and lead a culture of proactive risk management and change agility across the team.
- Provide strategic updates and presentations to senior leadership, highlighting key risks, change impacts, and team-driven recommendations.
- Lead performance management activities for the Change and Risk team, including setting individual objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing coaching and development feedback to team members.
- Ensure alignment of team goals with organizational strategy and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Organizational Development, or related fields and/or equivalent relevant work experience.
- +10 years of professional experience in project environments, with proven expertise in risk management, continuous improvement, and change enablement.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement change management strategies, including stakeholder analysis, communication planning, training, and adoption support. In-depth knowledge of project management practices and the ability to build integrated frameworks for risk mitigation and change readiness.
- Proven ability to coordinate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial, operational, and organizational risks.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams in change and risk management initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams, project managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams, conducting performance reviews, and driving team development.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple risk and change management initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management software and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and presenting risk and change data.
- High level of professionalism, responsiveness, and a structured, results-oriented work style.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Adaptability to inter-cultural settings with strong empathy and interpersonal understanding, especially when managing change across global teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of hierarchy and functional departments.
- International mindset and strong interest in global work and diverse teams
- Experience in the automotive and/or e-mobility industry is considered an asset.
- German language skills are considered an asset.
This posting is for a currently vacant role.
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