Transformation Manager

ABOUT CBM GLOBAL

CBM Global works with people with disabilities and partner organisations in low- and middle-income countries to address poverty, exclusion and barriers to full participation.

JOB SUMMARY

The Transformation Manager will lead the programme-management component of CBM Global’s organisation-wide transformation process. The role reports to senior leadership and is offered on a three-year fixed-term contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the overall transformation programme plan.
• Coordinate interconnected workstreams, pilots, deadlines and deliverables.
• Establish clear programme-management systems for transformation activities.
• Track progress and provide transparent reporting to leadership.
• Identify strategic, operational and implementation risks.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure mitigation actions are followed up.
• Coordinate organisational pilots and capture learning.
• Support development of revised systems, structures and ways of working.
• Facilitate organisational learning and change-management processes.
• Prepare programme updates, decision papers and recommendations.
• Coordinate communication across global and country stakeholders.
• Support transition from pilot activities to broader organisational implementation.
• Ensure participation of relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Promote localisation, inclusion and effective power-sharing approaches.
• Maintain documentation of decisions, milestones, dependencies and lessons learned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least five years of senior-management experience within international development or humanitarian organisations.
• Demonstrated experience leading organisational change or transformation.
• Strong programme/project-management capability.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-country and multi-stakeholder processes.
• Experience with organisational systems and change management.
• Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Understanding of localisation and shifts in organisational power and partnership models.
• Disability-inclusion knowledge or experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and time zones.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the official CBM Global application process by 11 October 2026.