Alfa Laval looking for a Change and Communications Specialist - OneERP

About us

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build careers too.

Background

Alfa Laval is looking for a Change and Communications Specialist joining the Group Digital foundational area OneERP; a newly established organization to consolidate and focus all ERP related activities with clear mandates and responsibilities to create a solid and scalable transactional ERP foundation to support the strategic direction of Alfa Laval.

OneERP will develop, accelerate rollouts of D365 and manage one common effective and efficient ERP platform based on standardization of transactional processes for all business in Alfa Laval.

And is why we are looking for YOU, our Change and Communications Specialist to bring value and support in shaping OneERP’s success.
 

About the job

We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Change and Communications Specialist to drive key initiatives within the OneERP organization. The ideal candidate excels at distilling complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives, crafting impactful storylines around organizational change management, and executing effective communication strategies. This role involves collaborating with the permanent central internal communications team while also supporting organizational change management and communication efforts for the ongoing global D365 rollout projects. The environment is fast paced, with shifting priorities that make each day unique and challenging.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

You will ensure that stakeholders are well-informed and engaged throughout the change process, creating communication materials, and providing administrative support to ensure smooth execution of projects and build engagement

Change Management:

• Collaborate with local teams to ensure alignment with the global change management strategy.
• Monitor and report on change management activities and progress.
• Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure all communications related to changes are timely, clear, and well-received.

Communication:

• Develop engaging content for various channels, including newsletters, internal communications and project specific communications as needed.
• Ensure all messaging is aligned with goals and effectively reaches diverse stakeholders.
• Structure and work across different channels and media to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels
• Manage content on internal communication platforms, ensuring it is current and relevant

Administrative Support:

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops, and other events
• Maintain and update project documentation and logs.
• Provide communication expertise in project meetings, capturing key action items and ensuring they are translated into effective messaging.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed to support the program.

Who you are

As a person, you excel at staying organized and managing complex tasks with ease, demonstrating excellent administrative skills that keep projects on track. You thrive in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with both global and local teams to navigate multiple shifting timelines, requests, and deliverables. You have a talent for simplifying the complex—explaining technical concepts in a clear, engaging, and easily understood written format. Your strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail enable you to identify challenges and deliver practical, innovative solutions. In fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, you remain composed and flexible, adapting effortlessly to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. You’re a natural communicator with a proven ability to engage diverse audiences, whether facilitating meetings, leading workshops, or crafting compelling messaging.

What you know

You hold a bachelor´s or master’s degree in communication or related field. As a person, you possess exceptional skills in writing, editing, and oral communication, paired with a talent for strategic communications planning. We trust you bring valuable experience and knowledge of organizational change management principles, methodologies, and tools. Your proficiency with intranet platforms and other communication tools enables you to effectively deliver engaging and impactful messages across various channels. Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is essential for this role, as all materials are produced in English. Additionally, proficiency in other languages is a welcome asset, further enhancing your ability to connect with global audiences.

What’s in it for you
We offer a challenging position in global, open, and friendly environment. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. The nature of the job also means that you will cooperate closely with many different parts of our organization, building both a broad business knowledge as well as a global network of colleagues

Assessment practicalities

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

For More Information:

Anita Paulson, Change and communications lead OneERP, anita.paulson@alfalaval.com

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, tanja.sukaj@alfalaval.com

Union information

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay, and no later than 7th of January 2025. If the right candidate appears, this ad will be closed earlier. Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice due to GDPR.