Transition Manager 4

Contractor will collaborate with all 4 geos (EMEA, APLA, NAM, AND GC) to lead the change management of assortment planning capabilities Will sit on Global Planning Capabilities team

• Join Client in shaping the future of planning where innovation meets the spirit of sport. Lead a team driving global impact, championing new capabilities, and empowering athletes* everywhere. This is your opportunity to create what’s next, inspired by the energy, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines Client.

Who You’ll Work With:

• You’ll join the Global Planning Capabilities team, a group dedicated to driving change management, process excellence, and capability development/deployment across planning teams. The team partners closely with Supply Chain Planning & Innovation (SCPI), integrates into the SCPO Offense, and collaborates with Planning, Supply Chain, Technology and Analytics to deliver enterprise solutions and enable new ways of working. You’ll report to Director Planning Capabilities, Global and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the delivery of new technology, data foundation requirements and dependencies with articulation of process evolution through playbook creation., * You will lead the change management of assortment planning capabilities across the enterprise (Global and Geo teams). You’ll drive change management with quantifiable value. You’ll partner with Planning Enablement and other functions to ensure successful capability launches, user adoption, and measurable impact.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead change management for deployment across global planning initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training plans and change management strategies.
• Build stakeholder alignment and manage communications throughout capability lifecycles.
• Measure and report on value creation, adoption, and impact.
• Sustain change management capabilities post-launch.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and transparency from idea to value delivery.
• Leadership Expectations:
• Consistently achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with team and organizational priorities, even under challenging circumstances., * Suggest and implement creative solutions to improve processes, products, and consumer experiences.
• Adapt proactively to ambiguity and change, remaining calm and productive during transitions.
• Seek feedback, reflect on strengths and weaknesses, and make adjustments to maximize impact.
• Collaborate constructively, value diverse perspectives, and support team decisions and spirit.
• Share knowledge and ideas effectively with a broad audience, ensuring alignment and understanding.
• Respect and leverage diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and styles to strengthen team outcomes.
• Balance day-to-day execution with long-term vision, considering business drivers and future possibilities in decision-making.

Project/Program Management, Change Management, Customer Acquisition, Process Development, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Cross-Functional, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, * Work hours will need to flex a bit, as this contractor will be working with all 4 geos; some evening calls will be required (2x/week), but HM is willing to flex on schedules so that hours per week do not exceed 40

• Degree preferred, not a hard requirement
• 7+ years’ experience needed in change/transition management

Top musthave skills include the following:

• Proven program management and change management skills
• Experience with process creation, training, and user adoption
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• PowerPoint expertise
• Excel familiarity
• High level cross functional skills
• Ability to work in fastpaced environments

Combination of skills that would make a candidate stand out:

• Familiarity with international work/geographies
• Planning/supply chain/capability development skillset
• Smartsheet/Airtable experience
• Prior Client experience, * We seek a strategic, results-driven professional with advanced expertise in change management and capability deployment. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, ambiguous environments, demonstrates strong business acumen, and excels at stakeholder management. You are passionate about driving change, developing business cases, and delivering measurable impact. You value diverse perspectives, foster teamwork, and communicate with clarity and influence., * Bachelor’s degree in Change Management or Transition Management
• 7+ years of experience in planning, supply chain, or capability development.
• Proven program management and change management skills.
• Experience with process creation, training, and user adoption.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.