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Data Transformation & Change Manager
Location: DMESS, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Department: Data & AI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shape the Future of Data Transformation at Damen
At Damen Shipyards Group, we are on an ambitious journey to become a truly data-powered organization. To support this vision, we are strengthening our Data & AI capabilities and investing in the people, platforms, governance, and operating models that enable trusted data, scalable services, and sustainable business transformation. The role is intended to help accelerate the adoption and expansion of Damen's Data Shared Service Centre while driving organizational change across business functions.
We are not looking for someone who simply manages projects.
We are looking for a transformation-oriented professional who understands how people, processes, data, and technology come together to create lasting business value. You may come from manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, marine, offshore, engineering, energy, utilities, shared services, or similar complex environments where stakeholder alignment, operational adoption, and organizational change are critical to success.
This is an opportunity to influence how data services are adopted across a global maritime leader and contribute directly to Damen's Data & AI transformation journey.
The Role
As a Data Transformation & Change Manager, you will lead the onboarding of new data services, capabilities, and operating models into the Data Shared Service Centre. You will be responsible for turning opportunities into structured, adopted, and operational services that create measurable value for the business.
You will work closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, business stakeholders, the Data SSC team, IT, Data Governance, Master Data Management, and operational teams to drive alignment, adoption, and long-term sustainability.
The role requires a balance between transformation leadership, stakeholder management, change management, operational thinking, and practical delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Data Transformation Initiatives
Drive Change & Adoption
Promote long-term adoption and value realization
Collaborate & Deliver Results
What We're Looking For
Experience
Technical Expertise
Personal Attributes
Why Join Damen?
At Damen, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping shape how data services, governance, and operating models are adopted across a global maritime leader. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple countries, business units, and functions while supporting strategic Data & AI initiatives that drive operational excellence and business value.
As part of a growing Data & AI function, you will benefit from strong executive sponsorship, strategic investment, and the opportunity to contribute directly to Damen's long-term transformation ambitions. This is a unique opportunity to combine transformation leadership, stakeholder engagement, change management, and business impact in an environment that encourages ownership, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is currently working as a Data Transformation Manager, Change Manager, Business Transformation Manager, Data Program Manager, Shared Services Transformation Manager, Enterprise Change Manager, Digital Transformation Manager, or similar role within a complex international organization and has experience driving adoption, onboarding services, and leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.
This individual combines business acumen, change leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery skills to create sustainable outcomes and accelerate organizational transformation.
