Change Management_Organization Effectiveness Director

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Organizational Effectiveness (OE) to join our passionate and dedicated team. Our Organizational Effectiveness team is a tight knit internal consulting team responsible for running multiple strategic projects across different Business Units, regions and functions at Edwards. This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact to a wide variety of functional areas within our multibillion-dollar global organization.  

Our ideal candidate possesses a management consulting background with proven experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects that are high-profile and fast. This role will partner with Executive Leadership, HR Leaders and business stakeholders to address the people and organization factors as Edwards scales for growth.   

This role provides expertise on organizational effectiveness strategies and approaches for EMEACLA region with global projects.

How you will make an impact:
• Develop, plan, and lead larger organizational effectiveness projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables. Provide direction and guidance to project teams to execute larger projects, process improvements, and/or programs as well as advise and provide recommendations to senior management. Manage resources on a project basis.
• Consult on high-impact transformational initiatives affecting larger employee base, multiple business units and/or functions, with focus on the people impact to ensure ROI on significant initiatives
• Perform analysis and provide guidance to business partners including obtaining alignment to drive toward solutions from stakeholders relating to organizational decisions
• Develop complex organizational effectiveness (e.g., Op Model Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, OCM) strategies for business initiatives that may have global or regional impact
• Identify gaps in the organization related to human capital and organizational design and influence and provide guidance to ELT/SLT leaders to ensure effective organizational transitions and to build change
• Other incidental duties

Education and Experience:
•Bachelor's Degree in in related field , 12 years years experience of previous related experience (e.g., OE/Workforce Planning/Change Management tools and methodologies, including business case analysis, communications, and/or organizational design) Required or
•Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field , 10 years years experience of experience Required

Additional Skills:
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and related tools
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Proven success in managing multiple concurrent projects and initiatives
• Recognized as an expert in two or more areas (e.g., Organizational Design, OCM, Workforce Planning) with broad-based advanced knowledge within the organization
• Expert knowledge and understanding of EW policies, procedures, and requirements as it relates to organizational effectiveness
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to manage internal and external confidential information with utmost discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Represents leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, client groups and middle management
• Consult in project setting within multiple areas, interfacing with low to middle management
• Provides leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level, participates on small scale RFP
• Advanced English language skills

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences?  

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).  

There has never been a more exciting time to join Edwards Lifesciences as we continue our dynamic growth in the structural heart space. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology. Innovation starts with human inspiration. Come be inspired.

Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance

• Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)

• Meal Benefits  

• Service Awards

• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits

• Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.  

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.