Job Title:
Transformation Lead Team:
The Hub Contract:
Ongoing Level:
Alchemist Please refer to our Capability Framework Location:
Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK Apply by:
We're interviewing on a rolling basis until we close the role. We advise you to apply early as we may close the role early if we have a sufficient pool of candidates. ABOUT US At Climate-KIC, we are wholeheartedly committed to building a diverse and representative team and an inclusive workplace that values different life experiences and perspectives, and we encourage personal development, learning and growth. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments that will foster success in potential employees from diverse backgrounds and life situations. We offer a high degree of flexibility to accommodate all working patterns. We’re happy to discuss your situation during the interview and see how best we can support you.
Don’t let Imposter Syndrome stop you from applying!
Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is Europe’s foremost climate innovation initiative, entrusted by the European Commission to catalyse transformation through innovation. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with circa 160 people distributed all over the EU, Climate-KIC leads and orchestrates innovation with a community of more than 400. Together we conduct activities in 39 countries. ABOUT THE ROLE Climate-KIC is seeking a forward-thinking and dynamic Transformation Lead to drive integration and alignment across the organisation so that it can effectively and efficiently capture market value and scale impact. This pivotal role will identify, assess and lead the execution of strategic and value creation initiatives to advance Climate-KIC’s mission and strategic goals. The Transformation Lead will champion strategic transformation efforts and provide robust program and change management oversight. The role focus will be on developing and aligning the service/product roadmap, shaping commercial offerings, professionalising fundraising and go-to-market strategies, and strengthening collaboration & resource planning across the organisation. The Transformation Lead will orchestrate the integration of cross-functional teams to unlock their full synergistic potential. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Integration and Synergy Creation:
Foster collaboration across clusters and teams by breaking down siloes, improving alignment and building cohesive partnerships. Strategic Opportunity Identification and Development:
Identify, shape, assess and operationalise new strategic opportunities in collaboration with leadership. Program and Change Management Oversight:
Provide oversight and leadership for key strategic initiatives and transformation efforts. Value Chain Optimisation:
Lead the redesign and continuous improvement of business processes in the Hub and adjacencies. Service/Product Roadmap and Commercial Offering Development:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop a cohesive service/product roadmap. Fundraising and Go-to-Market Professionalisation:
Engage with strategic partnerships to enhance capacity and capability for GTM and project delivery. Strategic Workforce Planning:
Input into workforce planning strategies, ensuring that the fundraising goals are well-connected with project delivery capabilities. Key Working Relationships: Climate-KIC Hub Lead Chief Operating Officer People Team Chief Financial Officer Leadership Team Strategic Partnerships Team and Community Team Deal Desk and Programme Management Office Cluster Leads ABOUT YOU To succeed in this role, you’ll thrive on uncovering levers to guide strategic pivots and unlock emerging opportunities that drive innovation and growth. A natural collaborator, you’ll embed systems thinking to align teams and amplify Climate-KIC’s impact. Experience: 10+ years of experience in a leadership role, driving business transformations Proven experience in managing large, complex transformation programs, including change management Strong expertise in developing product roadmaps and commercial offerings. Skills: Fluent in English Systems Thinking and Pattern Finding Strategic Thinking Innovation Leadership Why Join Us: This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Climate-KIC’s strategic direction, enabling greater integration and innovation while driving impact. Location:
Candidates must have the right to work in the location they’re applying for prior to applying for the position. We support fully remote or hybrid forms of working and offer a high degree of flexibility. To ensure that we can respond to every single applicant, we will close the role once we receive a reasonable pool of candidates to assess.
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Transformation Lead Team:
The Hub Contract:
Ongoing Level:
Alchemist Please refer to our Capability Framework Location:
Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK Apply by:
We're interviewing on a rolling basis until we close the role. We advise you to apply early as we may close the role early if we have a sufficient pool of candidates. ABOUT US At Climate-KIC, we are wholeheartedly committed to building a diverse and representative team and an inclusive workplace that values different life experiences and perspectives, and we encourage personal development, learning and growth. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments that will foster success in potential employees from diverse backgrounds and life situations. We offer a high degree of flexibility to accommodate all working patterns. We’re happy to discuss your situation during the interview and see how best we can support you.
Don’t let Imposter Syndrome stop you from applying!
Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is Europe’s foremost climate innovation initiative, entrusted by the European Commission to catalyse transformation through innovation. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with circa 160 people distributed all over the EU, Climate-KIC leads and orchestrates innovation with a community of more than 400. Together we conduct activities in 39 countries. ABOUT THE ROLE Climate-KIC is seeking a forward-thinking and dynamic Transformation Lead to drive integration and alignment across the organisation so that it can effectively and efficiently capture market value and scale impact. This pivotal role will identify, assess and lead the execution of strategic and value creation initiatives to advance Climate-KIC’s mission and strategic goals. The Transformation Lead will champion strategic transformation efforts and provide robust program and change management oversight. The role focus will be on developing and aligning the service/product roadmap, shaping commercial offerings, professionalising fundraising and go-to-market strategies, and strengthening collaboration & resource planning across the organisation. The Transformation Lead will orchestrate the integration of cross-functional teams to unlock their full synergistic potential. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Integration and Synergy Creation:
Foster collaboration across clusters and teams by breaking down siloes, improving alignment and building cohesive partnerships. Strategic Opportunity Identification and Development:
Identify, shape, assess and operationalise new strategic opportunities in collaboration with leadership. Program and Change Management Oversight:
Provide oversight and leadership for key strategic initiatives and transformation efforts. Value Chain Optimisation:
Lead the redesign and continuous improvement of business processes in the Hub and adjacencies. Service/Product Roadmap and Commercial Offering Development:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop a cohesive service/product roadmap. Fundraising and Go-to-Market Professionalisation:
Engage with strategic partnerships to enhance capacity and capability for GTM and project delivery. Strategic Workforce Planning:
Input into workforce planning strategies, ensuring that the fundraising goals are well-connected with project delivery capabilities. Key Working Relationships: Climate-KIC Hub Lead Chief Operating Officer People Team Chief Financial Officer Leadership Team Strategic Partnerships Team and Community Team Deal Desk and Programme Management Office Cluster Leads ABOUT YOU To succeed in this role, you’ll thrive on uncovering levers to guide strategic pivots and unlock emerging opportunities that drive innovation and growth. A natural collaborator, you’ll embed systems thinking to align teams and amplify Climate-KIC’s impact. Experience: 10+ years of experience in a leadership role, driving business transformations Proven experience in managing large, complex transformation programs, including change management Strong expertise in developing product roadmaps and commercial offerings. Skills: Fluent in English Systems Thinking and Pattern Finding Strategic Thinking Innovation Leadership Why Join Us: This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Climate-KIC’s strategic direction, enabling greater integration and innovation while driving impact. Location:
Candidates must have the right to work in the location they’re applying for prior to applying for the position. We support fully remote or hybrid forms of working and offer a high degree of flexibility. To ensure that we can respond to every single applicant, we will close the role once we receive a reasonable pool of candidates to assess.
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