Workday Change Lead - Americas (3 month contract)

At Keywords, we are using our passion for storytelling, games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the Video Games and the Media & Entertainment industries.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing, we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients working as their external partner, providing access to our teams of experts where and when needed.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.

People at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 75+ studios around the world or working together virtually.

We are looking for a Workday Regional Change Lead for the Americas region to join our Digital People Experience (DPE) Program, for a 3 months contract.

Deployment Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage regional change activities to prepare the business for Workday go-live in Q1
• Manage Americas’ stakeholders (studio and function heads and People & Culture teams) to support deployment of Workday to the business
• Manage the Americas’ Change Network, including running monthly meetings and drop-ins, and supporting local engagement activities and ad hoc communications.
• Work closely with the Regional Deployment Leads (UK&I & Europe and APAC) to collaborate and align on program activities
• Assist the execution of the DPE training curriculum to the business including scheduling, material development / localization / review, logistics and facilitation support and gathering feedback
• Support Americas’ Key Users in all aspects of preparation for training delivery
• Work closely with the program Communication Lead and the Americas’ Key Collaborator Network to maximize effectiveness of DPE communications e.g. organize local communication & engagement events, localize materials, distribute / issue communications.
• Coordinate and schedule post Go-Live Q&A sessions for Americas

Requirements:

• Experience in project, fast-paced working environments
• Proactive individual that can work independently and cope with ambiguity
• Able to communicate succinctly both written and aurally
• Able to lead and facilitate engaging meetings
• Skilled at working as part of a team and able to build relationships with co-workers quickly
• Enthusiastic and positive about the Programme and the changes it will bring

Skills and behaviours (desirable):

• Understands end to end processes in current business and different cultures / environments
• Has great understanding of Keywords Studios / Service Lines and Functions
• Familiar with Workday or other HR Information Systems
• Experience in delivering training and using training development tools e.g. Easygenerator, Canva
• Familiar with SharePoint intranet development

Benefits:

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, United States

Area of Work: People & Culture

Service: Support Services

Employment Type: Contractor

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote