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„The whole hiring process was a really positive experience for me. I was given the opportunity to move forward professionally and to test myself in a new, more senior role. I was trusted from the start, and I had all the support I needed to take the next step in my career with confidence. They connected me with the right technical contact, and every question I had was answered quickly and clearly, so I never felt left on my own. Communication was smooth, each step built on the one before, and the whole process moved surprisingly fast and without a hitch.”
K. R. – Solution Architect
“Looking back over more than 15 years, Swicon gets top marks from me: it has built itself into a fast-growing multinational, and all the while it has backed its people professionally across the board — it even supported my PMP certification with a proper training course.”
B. T. – Sr. Projectmanager
“I’ve been working with SWICON for almost a year and a half now, and it’s been a positive experience from start to finish. Both the hiring process and the admin side of things ran smoothly, and whenever I had a question, help came quickly. I particularly appreciate how kind and helpful my colleagues are, and the fact that the company genuinely invests in building a community — there are regular programmes and events.
I’ve grown a lot professionally in my time here, too. My tasks and my responsibilities have kept widening, I’ve been able to take on more complex challenges, and I’ve also had the chance to support and mentor others. On the IT side I’ve been given opportunities that made a real difference to where I am professionally, so on the whole I see SWICON as a supportive place that gives you genuine room to grow.”
M. L. – Software developer
Powering mission – critical operations across Europe
200+successful transformation programs
50Msecure transactions every month
20+years of enterprise expertise
Trusted by enterprise leaders across the world
HUN Budapest hybrid medior The company is a Budapest-based joint venture founded at the end of 2022 to deliver project- and operations-related IT services to a global defence group’s Hungarian and international subsidiaries. It operates with a start-up mindset while benefiting from the stability, growth, and expertise of two major industry players. This combination creates strong long-term growth potential and a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a dynamic, international environment. We’re looking for a Communications and Change Manager to lead the people side of our IT projects. responsible for leading change management and communication efforts for IT-related projects, ensuring successful adoption of new systems, technologies, and processes. This role works closely with project teams, business stakeholders, and senior leaders to drive user engagement, manage stakeholder expectations, minimize resistance to change and is crucial for minimizing disruption, maximizing employee buy-in, and driving the success of our technology transformations.Change Management Strategy:Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.Apply structured methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) to lead change management activities.Conduct change impact assessments to identify risks, readiness, and stakeholders affected.Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans, including identification, segmentation, and engagement tactics.Work with training teams to ensure end-user training meets business needs.Communications Planning:Design and execute communication strategies tailored to different audiences, including executives, IT teams, and end users.Create clear, concise, and engaging content across multiple formats and channels (emails, presentations, town halls, newsletters, intranet content, etc.).Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communication efforts.Ensure alignment of messaging across different project streams and stakeholder groups.Organize and facilitate communication events such as town halls, briefings, and user forums.Project Support:Collaborate with IT project managers and business leads to integrate change and communication activities into overall project plans.Identify and analyze key stakeholders, assess their impact and readiness for change, and develop targeted engagement plans to build support and address concerns.Track and report on change management and communication deliverables.Collaborate with project teams to ensure training materials are relevant and available.Define and monitor adoption metrics, employee feedback, and adjust plans accordingly.Proactively identify and address potential resistance to change. Develop mitigation strategies to ensure a smooth transition and maintain project momentumSupport the reinforcement of changes through ongoing communication, support materials, and feedback mechanisms. We’re looking for a Communications and Change Manager to lead the people side of our IT projects. responsible for leading change management and communication efforts for IT-related projects, ensuring successful adoption of new systems, technologies, and processes. This role works closely with project teams, business stakeholders, and senior leaders to drive user engagement, manage stakeholder expectations, minimize resistance to change and is crucial for minimizing disruption, maximizing employee buy-in, and driving the success of our technology transformations.Change Management Strategy:Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.Apply structured methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) to lead change management activities.Conduct change impact assessments to identify risks, readiness, and stakeholders affected.Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans, including identification, segmentation, and engagement tactics.Work with training teams to ensure end-user training meets business needs.Communications Planning:Design and execute communication strategies tailored to different audiences, including executives, IT teams, and end users.Create clear, concise, and engaging content across multiple formats and channels (emails, presentations, town halls, newsletters, intranet content, etc.).Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communication efforts.Ensure alignment of messaging across different project streams and stakeholder groups.Organize and facilitate communication events such as town halls, briefings, and user forums.Project Support:Collaborate with IT project managers and business leads to integrate change and communication activities into overall project plans.Identify and analyze key stakeholders, assess their impact and readiness for change, and develop targeted engagement plans to build support and address concerns.Track and report on change management and communication deliverables.Collaborate with project teams to ensure training materials are relevant and available.Define and monitor adoption metrics, employee feedback, and adjust plans accordingly.Proactively identify and address potential resistance to change. Develop mitigation strategies to ensure a smooth transition and maintain project momentumSupport the reinforcement of changes through ongoing communication, support materials, and feedback mechanisms. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Organizational Change, Business, or related field.5+ years’ experience in change management and communication roles, preferably within IT or digital transformation projects.Proven experience applying change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter).Strong understanding of IT environments, digital tools, and enterprise software implementations (e.g., ERP, CRM, cloud platforms).Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and compelling messages for non-technical audiences.Excellent at building relationships, influencing without authority, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Able to develop a strategic vision for change and break it down into actionable steps.Business fluent English and German language knowledge Take over an important and challenging role with high visibilityBecome part of the unique growth stories of our partners, which offer outstanding development and career opportunitiesGain insight into the defence and automotive industryMake use of the broad network with over 40.000 great colleagues worldwideBenefit from various professional trainings and eventsEnjoy our international and flexible work environment with an official office in Budapest, but up to 90% mobile work
