Transformation Change Consultant
Glanbia plc
Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Change professional to join our Change & Business Readiness team to support the strategic transformation and business growth agenda in Glanbia.
This will be based on a 12-month engagement and we are open to hiring on a daily rate or fixed‑term salaried contract.
Glanbia is establishing a program of work to enable and fuel the growth of our business units through effective partnering, development of strategic functional capabilities and digitally enabled solutions and service delivery from our global shared functions.
Role Overview
The Transformation Change Lead plays a key role within a transformation workstream, responsible for driving change and building the functional capability needed to sustain new ways of working across the assigned area. This role works closely with the Workstream and Functional Leads to develop and execute a clear change plan, tailoring initiatives to address the people‑side of change and cross‑functional impacts in support of key business outcomes. A key focus is partnering with stakeholders to identify change impacts, close readiness gaps, and deliver initiatives that shift behaviours, build capability, and drive lasting adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a clear change plan for the assigned area, aligned to the overall transformation framework and program objectives
Conduct comprehensive change impact and readiness assessments to inform planning and stakeholder engagement
Tailor and implement change initiatives that support capability building, behaviour change, and sustained adoption of new ways of working
Act as a change partner to business and workstream leads, owning the delivery of change within the assigned area and supporting cross‑functional impacts
Collaborate with Project Lead and Workstream Lead to ensure change planning is integrated with delivery timelines, risks, and milestones
Partner with the Communications Lead to align on key messages and ensure timely, relevant communication to all impacted stakeholders
Work with HR/People Lead to support role transitions, workforce impacts, and training needs where applicable
Monitor change risk, resistance, and adoption metrics; contribute to program‑wide reporting and continuous improvement with insights that inform decision‑making
Identify, manage, and mitigate change risks and resistance; provide recommendations to program leadership based on functional insights
Collaborate with the broader change & readiness team to ensure cross‑functional alignment, share best practices, and maintain consistency in approach
Proactively engage with key business stakeholders through relevant Business Readiness Forums
The Skills You Will Bring
Experience enabling change across large‑scale transformation programs
Experience supporting organizational design change, operating model shifts, or large company reorganisations
Proven ability to deliver change at the functional and enterprise level, including business process, systems and behavioural shifts
Strong project and change management skills with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
Skilled in impact and readiness assessment, translating insights into actionable plans
Demonstrated ability to build capability and support adoption through practical tools, coaching, and engagement
Strong stakeholder management across functions, levels, and geographies, with the ability to influence and align diverse perspectives
Solid business acumen and understanding of organisational dynamics, dependencies, and functional operations
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify risks, and support decisions with insight
Experience navigating cross‑functional dependencies and maintaining business continuity during transformation
Clear and confident communicator – written, verbal, visual – with the ability to simplify and tailor messages for diverse audiences
Agile, resilient, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast‑paced transformation environments
Location and Working Arrangements
The opportunity will be based in Kilkenny or Citywest, Dublin 24 with hybrid working arrangements available, offering greater choice in how you work and live, and providing a better work‑life balance.
What We Would Like to Offer
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on‑demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, and competitive salary.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award‑winning and market‑leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, and will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.
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