Hybrid Organizational Change Manager (f/m/d) presso Novartis

Job Description Summary

2.970 people are currently working at the Campus Kundl / Schaftenau and will start using the new ERP system SAP S4/HANA as of mid of 2026. As Organizational Change Manager, you will be working with a network of global and local experts to ensure a successful deployment and a smooth transition to operations.

Be part of the next step in our digitalization journey and join the team!

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the delivery of internal and outsourced projects from project initiation to transition to operations.

• Work with a network of global and local Lean Digital Core experts to ensure a successful deployment and a smooth transition to operations.

• Setup and run all project related meetings and maintain the record of actions, decisions, issues, risks and act the primary point of contact for all project related escalations.
• Drive change in complex environment linking stakeholders among different locations and functions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and deliver processes for IT projects.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in Science or Supply Chain/Economics/Finance.

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain.

• Competence in finding solutions to complex topics and stepping into new fields.
• Excellent communication and ability to drive change in complex environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams paired with excellent Project Management skills.
• High learning agility, proactive mindset paired with hands-on and execution attitude with the ability to drive change and make things happen.
• Fluency in English and German.

Please note this is a temporary role limited till 30. 09. 2026.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 77,543.90/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies

We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:  https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

 

Skills Desired

Decision Making Skills, Change Management, Project Finance, Project Risk Management, Project Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Waterfall Model Candidarsi ora