Senior Change Management & Communication Lead

Location: Ludvika, Sweden (100% on-site)

Employment Type: Full-time Consultant Assignment

Assignment Period: 2026-10-01 to 2027-08-31 (extension may be possible)

Languages requirements: Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Apply Before: 2026-09-11

About the Role

We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Senior Change Management & Communication Lead to support a large-scale organizational transformation and factory expansion.

In this role, you will lead both the strategic and operational change management and internal communication efforts, helping the organization successfully navigate a major transformation. You will work closely with senior leadership, HR, project managers, and business stakeholders to create clarity, engagement, and trust throughout the change journey.

We are looking for a senior professional with extensive experience in change management and internal communications within large industrial organizations who can independently drive initiatives while collaborating across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive change management and internal communication initiatives throughout the transformation program.

• Develop, refine, and execute change and communication plans.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to organizational change, uncertainty, and change fatigue.

• Ensure clear, engaging, and consistent communication across different stakeholder groups.

• Collaborate closely with leadership, HR, project managers, and key business stakeholders.

• Plan and facilitate workshops, information sessions, and employee engagement activities.

• Support managers in leading change within their teams.

• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives and continuously improve communication strategies.

• Contribute to strengthening the organization's change readiness and culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in change management and internal communications within large industrial organizations.

• Proven experience leading major organizational transformation or expansion programs.

• Experience working closely with executive leadership, line managers, and employee representatives.

• Strong consulting background in complex organizations with multiple parallel initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into practical execution.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build engagement and trust.

• Strong understanding of organizational culture and change psychology.

• Analytical mindset with experience using feedback and measurement to improve change initiatives.

• Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

• Ability to work 100% on-site in Ludvika.

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.