AI Transformation - Change Manager

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too

The role

Eversheds Sutherland are seeking an experienced Change Manager to join our AI Transformation team. You will be responsible for the creation and implementation of change management strategies and plans to maximise team adoption and minimise resistance.

You will identify Business Change Leads and Business Champions from each area of the business and work with them to create clearly defined change maps per team and foster a strong network of change within these teams. In essence you will design, develop, implement and manage change deliverables that will enable users to successfully transition from their current state to a future state. This is a strategic role and as such you will work closely with key members of the programme group and key stakeholders, as well as working closely with our 3rd party suppliers.

Key responsiblities

• Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities across the programme and the LLP business teams
• Define and lead a comprehensive change impact assessment to ensure business readiness
• Integrate clear change management activities into the overall programme plan
• Work closely with the Training and Knowledge Teams to provide input, document requirements and support the design and delivery of training
• Communications; support the design, development, delivery and management of communications
• Manage stakeholders and ensure engagement of key stakeholders and awareness of change activities/participation across the programme
• Identify and manage anticipated resistance
• Evaluate and ensure user readiness
• Track and report issues
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
• Support and engage senior leaders, coach managers and supervisors

Skills and experience

• 5 years + with large-scale global organisational change projects
• Obtained a recognised Change Management certifications
• Experience and a firm knowledge of applying change management principles, methodologies and tools in key business programmes
• A solid understanfing of how people/teams go through a change and the change process
• Exceptional communication skills, both writted and verbal with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Experience of working effectivly at all levels in a global organisaion
• Experience in working within the legal sector is desireable

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.