Change Manager Team Lead

About Snowy:

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. 

Snowy 2.0 is Australia’s largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position:

Are you a seasoned Change Management professional with a passion for technology and a talent for leadership? Snowy Hydro is seeking a dynamic and experienced Change Manager Team Lead, Technology to establish, govern, and continuously improve our change management practice for a diverse portfolio of technology projects and initiatives.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that technology changes are implemented smoothly and effectively across the organisation. You will lead a high-performing team of change management professionals, drive the adoption of best practices, and work closely with senior leaders, project managers, and stakeholders to minimise disruption, maximise adoption, and enable the organisation to realise the full benefits of its technology investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Change Management Practice Leadership: Develop and maintain a comprehensive change management framework and methodology for technology. Establish and ensure consistent application of standards, processes, and best practices across the technology portfolio. Define and track KPIs for change management effectiveness.
• Strategic Impact: Assess organisational readiness for large-scale technological shifts, evaluate the impact of technology on organisational culture and business models, and oversee change management activities for technology projects, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Team & Stakeholder Empowerment: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing change management team. Provide strategic guidance to project teams, manage resource allocation and vendor relationships, and foster strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Project Lifecycle & Communication: Drive the project lifecycle by establishing effective communication channels and reporting rhythms, ensuring all activities are coordinated and progress smoothly.
• Safety Leadership: Demonstrate and drive the highest level of focus on safety, leading by example and promoting engagement in safety programmes.

About the location:

While our preferred location for this role is Sydney, we are open to considering strong applicants based in Melbourne or Cooma. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate effectively with our Sydney-based team, which may include occasional travel or flexible working arrangements to ensure seamless communication and alignment across all Snowy office sites. 

About you:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, Information Systems, or a related field, or relevant industry experience.
• Possesses minimum 5 years of experience in change management, with at least 5 years specifically leading change management for technology projects and programs.
• Has demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change management methodologies and frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of change management professionals.
• Has a strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Possesses experience with large-scale organisational change efforts, particularly related to technology implementations.
• (Highly Desirable) Holds a change management certification (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, ACMP).

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au

If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications close Sunday 10th August.