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Position Title: Roving Change & Deployment Manager, Asia Region
Location: Remote
Country: Remote
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Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CARE USA is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting global poverty and providing Disaster Relief. Established in 1945, CARE has a mission to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. With a presence in over 90 countries, CARE employs thousands of staff members who work tirelessly to implement programs that address the root causes of poverty and empower communities. The organization focuses on various sectors, including health, education, and Economic Development, and is committed to ensuring that marginalized populations have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Job Overview:
The Roving Change & Deployment Manager for the Asia Region is a pivotal role within CARE USA's Transformation team, specifically designed to oversee and manage high-priority global projects that involve the implementation of new systems and business processes across CARE's country offices. This position is crucial for ensuring that all stakeholders within the offices comprehend CARE's Change Management methodology and its practical application. The manager will facilitate and support the rollout of projects, ensuring that there is active engagement and ownership from the offices involved, which is essential for successful implementation. In the 2025/2026 period, the primary focus will be on delivering Change and Project activities related to the Global Job Architecture project, which will involve supporting a designated portfolio of country offices across the Asia Region and potentially other regions. The role requires approximately 20% travel to support these country offices, indicating a hands-on approach to managing change and deployment activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Roving Change & Deployment Manager will be responsible for several key duties, including: 1. Facilitating the development of comprehensive change and deployment plans tailored to each region and country project, ensuring that these plans effectively address the rollout and integration into standard business operations. 2. Conducting change impact assessments at the country level to ensure that change plans are localized and relevant to the specific context of each office. 3. Gaining a thorough understanding of the business processes and systems that will be implemented, allowing for effective management of the change process. 4. Proactively identifying potential risks associated with the change initiatives and ensuring that these risks are addressed and mitigated by the relevant country, regional, or center office. 5. Contributing to project management deliverables and ensuring their deployment within the region or country offices. 6. Engaging with regional and country colleagues to foster a culture of accountability in resolving issues and celebrating successes. 7. Influencing and overseeing transparency regarding project progress, providing independent reports on the status of each country through established reporting processes. 8. Interacting proactively with all necessary stakeholders to support the preparation, rollout, and consolidation of changes in each country. 9. Training and coaching country and regional office staff in CARE's change management methodology, ensuring that they are equipped to manage their own internal changes effectively. 10. Supporting the continuous improvement of CARE's change management methodology by sharing lessons learned and best practices with the Director of Transformation Delivery, and facilitating the exchange of project experiences among the Transformation Team.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Project Management, Organizational Development, Change Management, or Human Resource Management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Additionally, candidates should have 3-5 years of practical experience in managing change for large-scale and complex transformational initiatives. They must demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken, and have a proven track record of leading, facilitating, and influencing change while delivering major projects that impact business processes and systems. Experience in navigating a large, complex, and highly networked matrix organization is essential, as is the ability to influence others through 'soft power'. Candidates should also have experience in guiding and coaching others towards successful project delivery and in solving complex issues through analytical thinking and clear communication.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Project Management, Organizational Development, Change Management, or Human Resource Management. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered acceptable. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of change management and the various methodologies involved in implementing organizational change.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have 3-5 years of practical experience in change management, specifically in managing large-scale and complex transformational change initiatives. This experience should include a demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate change processes, as well as to influence stakeholders effectively. Candidates should have a history of working within large, complex organizations and should be adept at navigating the challenges that come with such environments. Experience in project management and the delivery of major projects affecting business processes and systems is also essential.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, both in written and spoken forms. This proficiency is crucial for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders across different regions. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered advantageous, particularly if they are relevant to the countries in which CARE operates.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. The role is full-time and involves a significant amount of collaboration with various teams across different regions. The selected candidate will be expected to travel approximately 20% of the time to support country offices, indicating a dynamic work environment that requires adaptability and a willingness to engage directly with teams on the ground. Compensation and benefits details are typically provided during the hiring process, and candidates should be prepared for a comprehensive onboarding experience that aligns with CARE's organizational values and mission.